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All About Summer Salads
This is the hand out for my Facebook Live "All About Summer Salads" So many great combinations here to choose from - to find that perfect...
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Pomegranate Molasses Glazed Meatballs
These little meatballs are so addictive - and easy to do for a cocktail party. They can all be made ahead and just baked when you are...
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Rum Chicken Bites
These are irresistible little bites of chicken bursting with a savory rum flavor and with a shot of lime and hot sauce, it makes them a...
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Chana Dal and Lamb Masala
Chana Dal is another name for dried split baby chickpeas. Once soaked and simmered they have the texture of a firm lentil and hold their...
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Cauliflower Soup with Sesame Oil
This soup has a very short list of ingredients and big on flavor. The perfect soup to whip up with you want something warm and filling...
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Hungarian Mushroom Soup
The perfect solution to a chilly day. Any variety of mushroom will work, just be sure to saute them well to bring out all of their...
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Chinese 5-Spice Vegetable Beef Soup
The combination of the turnips and 5-spice powder gives this humble soup such rich flavor and the Manchego makes it hardy - my kind of...
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Roasted Apples and Honeynut Squash
Fall is the season to seek out Honeynut squash at your local farmers market. They are like a Butternut squash but they are smaller,...
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Roasted Tomatoes with Sherry and Bacon
Garden tomatoes, Spanish sherry, crispy bacon and melty cheese - how could you go wrong? They are easy to do ahead and are best served...
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Grilled Shrimp with Herb Butter
Time to fire up the grill! This shrimp takes just minutes to cook to perfection and keeps your kitchen cool. I served these skewers on...
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Spicy Roasted Cauliflower Steaks With Capers
I love how the cauliflower takes on these bold flavors and the salty tart addition of capers balances the hot, sweet spice rub. I served...
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Crispy Lemon Chicken
This is a recipe all about technique with a simple list of ingredients. Read on how you can create a golden crusted moist piece of...
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Harissa Cauliflower Soup
Make a pot of this spicy vegetarian soup and you will have a week’s worth of satisfying healthy lunches. By adding the undrained beans...
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Coconut Milk Pork Adobo
There are as many adobo recipes as there are Filipino cooks - this one uses coconut milk along with the traditional vinegar and soy sauce....
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5-Spice Duck Breast Salad with Kumquat Dressing
I am celebrating the season of citrus with this recipe - clean and refreshing kumquats and blood oranges combined with roasted sweet...
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Lumpia
Lumpia are very similar to egg rolls, but their paper thin wrappers made from wheat flour gives them an irresistible crunch and texture. ...
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Pandesal - Filipino Rolls
These fluffy lightly sweet rolls are so addictive and have fast become our family's favorite. 2 1/4 teaspoons dry active yeast 1 1/4 cups...
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Whipped Feta with Speck and Pears
This simple combination makes for a fabulous quick appetizer or a light lunch. To make a small batch of whipped feta combine 2 ounces of...
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Hamburger Soup
A family favorite from my childhood. Use what vegetables you have on hand, easy to change the recipe up, and alway delicious. Adding...
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Port and Mushroom Beef Stew
I used the crock pot for this stew to develop the rich combination of beef and port. If you can't find chuck eye, use boneless beef...
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