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Spicy Shrimp Tacos
A soft tortilla filled with spicy shrimp, sautéed bell peppers and onions, guacamole and salsa.
(July 20, 2011) |
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Crab Cakes
Chunks of lump crab meat encased in a light batter and pan fried to a gentle crisp.
(December 18, 2010) |
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Pizza with Homemade Mozzarella
The greatest pizza I have ever made (and maybe ever experienced).
(November 21, 2010) |
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Roasted Eggplant Caponata
Roasted eggplant, tomatoes and onions combined with olives, capers and garlic.
(July 20, 2010)
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Summer Vegetable Frittata
Farm fresh eggs and a well seasoned black steel pan make for a delicious frittata.
(July 3, 2010) |
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Roasted Eggplant and Balsamic Onion Pizza
Roasted Ichiban eggplants topped with carmelized onions.
(June 19, 2010) |
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Spinach, Sundried Tomato and Goat Cheese Pizza
Spinach and goat cheese make a perfect combination.
(June 10, 2010) |
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Tuscan Style Sautéed Spinach
Baby spinach is sautéed in olive oil with lots of garlic and crushed red pepper.
(June 9, 2010) |
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Blackberry Ice Cream
A purée of fresh blackberries adds a subtle flavor and appealing color to this simple ice cream.
(May 6, 2010) |
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Chunky Vegetable Fried Rice
Chunks of crisp fresh vegetables set this fried rice apart from the expected.
(May 6, 2010) |
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Blue Crab Pizza
Pizza dough generously brushed with olive oil and topped with garlic, oregano and blue crab.
(January 2, 2010) |
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Roasted Tomato Salsa
A medley of roasted tomatoes, onions, jalapeno peppers and garlic.
(December 21, 2009) |
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Shrimp with Black Bean Sauce
Stir fried shrimp and vegetables finished with a spicy black bean sauce.
(December 17, 2009) |
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Autumn Pizza
Roasted vegetables, artichoke hearts and Kalamata olives with Fontina cheese.
(November 16, 2009) |
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Rice au Beurre
This simple recipe for "buttered" rice can be easily molded for an attractive presentation.
(October 20, 2009) |
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Old School Mashed Potatoes
The kind grandmother might have made. No skin, no lumps and lots of milk and butter.
(July 8, 2009) |
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Sautéed Asparagus
Asparagus spears are blanched, then sautéed in olive oil, and finished with a touch of garlic and lemon juice.
(July 7, 2009)
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Pizza Dough Crisps
Pizza dough is stretched very thin, brushed will olive oil, garlic and salt, baked until crisp then torn into small pieces.
(July 5, 2009) |
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Dark Chocolate Raspberry Swirl Ice Cream
A raspberry reduction swirls through this decadent chocolate ice cream.
(July 2, 2009) |
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Dhania Chicken
This spicy dish is great when served with injera and a lentil pilaf.
(June 22, 2009) |
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Wild Mushroom Risotto
A mix of sautéed wild mushrooms is folded into a creamy risotto made with red wine.
(June 20, 2009) |
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Bin Dae Duk
A sort of Korean pancake made from mung beans. Normally served as an appetizer, it freezes well and can make a meal itself.
(June 14, 2009)
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Shrimp with Red Peppers and Peanuts
A simple and colorful stir fry with slivers of sweet red bell pepper contrasted with crunchy toasted peanuts.
(June 6, 2009) |
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Pizza Puttanesca
Puttanesca sauce, raw onions soaked in ice water and fresh arugula top this pizza.
(June 3, 2009)
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Strawberry Ice Cream
Chunks of ripe strawberries from the garden fleck this ice cream.
(June 2, 2009) |
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Roasted Fingerling Potatoes
These seasonal, diminutive heritage potatoes are packed with flavor.
(February 21, 2009) |
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Mongolian Fire Pot
Nothing could be more festive for the holidays than the Mongolian fire pot.
(January 4, 2009) |
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Bruschetta
A kind of glorified toast, this recipe features cracked pepper sourdough bread topped with oven roasted tomatoes and fresh herbs.
(January 3, 2009) |
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Roasted Vegetable Soup
A variety of root vegetables are roasted then pureed to create a supreme comfort food.
(January 3, 2009) |
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Pan Seared Yellowfin Tuna
Sushi grade yellowfin tuna coated with coarse ground coriander seeds and black pepper.
(November 26, 2008) |
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Pasta Puttanesca
An earthy sauce made with anchovies, olives, capers, tomatoes and lots of garlic.
(November 22, 2008) |
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Blackened Baby Portabello Mushrooms
You'll need plenty of ventilation to make this side dish but it's certainly worth it.
(October 26, 2008) |
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Oven Baked Sea Scallops
Sea scallops are simmered in butter, white wine, lemon juice and garlic then gently baked.
(October 26, 2008) |
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Roasted Red Potato Salad
A simple salad of oven roasted potatoes tossed with red onion, parsley and mayonnaise.
(October 14, 2008) |
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Seasonal Vegetable Roast
One of the most flavorful and colorful ways to present a variety of seasonal vegetables.
(October 12, 2008) |
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Creole Shrimp
More flavor with a lot less sodium than the commercially available creole seasonings.
(October 5, 2008) |
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Cajun Rice
A vegertarian take incorporating fragrant jasmine rice.
(September 28, 2008) |
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Frutti di Bosco Ice Cream
It's farewell to the summer here with this "fruits of the forest" (mixed berries) flavor.
(September 28, 2008) |
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Pasta with Shrimp and Roasted Red Pepper
Pesto
An interesting twist on the Genovese favorite..
(September 27, 2008) |
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Blueberry Ice Cream
A subtly flavored fruit ice cream with a rich purple color.
(September 21, 2008) |
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Tandoori Chicken Skewers
Chicken scallops are marinated in yogurt, lemon juice and Indian spices then grilled on skewers.
(August 23, 2008) |
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Naan
Blistery on the outside, chewy on the inside, it's a challenge to make naan without a Tandoori oven.
(August 23, 2008) |
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Mango Lassi
This mildly sweet yogurt drink is the perfect foil to a blistery hot vindaloo.
(August 10, 2008) |
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Wild Rice Pilaf
Diced carrots and yellow onion tossed with wild rice makes for a colorful, nutritious side dish.
(August 9, 2008) |
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Oven Candied Tomatoes
Vine ripened tomatoes are slow roasted, steeped in olive oil and infused with fresh herbs.
(August 7, 2008) |
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Cherry Chocolate Chip Ice Cream
Bits of fresh bing cherries mixed with small chocolate chips combine in this kids' favorite.
(July 26, 2008) |
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Pizza Margherita
The classic pizza which originated in Naples is a simple combination of fresh buffalo mozzarella and tomatoes topped with fresh basil leaves.
(July 26, 2008) |
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Fresh Fruit Smoothie
A delicious and satisfying combination of fresh fruits, yogurt and ice. A little goes a long way.
(July 25, 2008)
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Risotto With Zucchini Blossoms
Vegetable broth, sparkling white wine and julienned fresh zucchini blossoms create a great summer combination.
(July 25, 2008) |
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Peach Ice Cream
Savory pieces of peach dot the texture of this simple ice cream.
(July 20, 2008) |
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Bhaigan Bhartha
An Indian dish of mashed roasted eggplant and tomatoes seasoned with red onions, garlic and spices.
(July 15, 2008) |
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Greek Salad
Hearts of romaine, roasted red peppers, Kalamata olives and feta cheese, all tossed with a yogurt, lemon juice and fresh herb dressing.
(July 14, 2008)
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