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Harissa Chicken
Harissa, a hot sauce or paste used in North African cuisine made from chili peppers, paprika, and olive oil, is the anchor of this dish....
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Rainy-Day Ramen
This dish can clearly be made regardless of weather, but the warmth of the spices in addition to temperature make it the perfect comfort...
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Cajun Crab Dip
My neighbor is an avid fisher and occasionally brings us over some fruits from the sea. When he dropped off a solid 8 ounces of fresh...
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A Satisfying Meal for a Scorching Summer Evening
More of a "compilation" than a recipe, this noshy little dinner is perfect for those hot summer eves when appetites are sparse and the...
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A "Taste of Summer" Salad
It's stone fruit season, and peaches are my favorite. I whipped up a super easy balsamic grilled peach salad tonight, and it was a hit....
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Limey Low-Carb Larb
Larb is a is a type of Thai salad, featuring ground meat in addition to greens. The minced pork is seasoned with funky fish sauce,...
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Watermelon Gazpacho
This delightful summer dish is all at once sweet, savory, and spicy deliciousness. A blender creates a smooth puree with complex flavor,...
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Sweet and Savory Vegetarian Poke
I've tasted a variety of vegetarian poke bowls that have been satisfying, but this is the first I've had that didn't leave me missing the...
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Grilled Vegetables in Adobo Sauce with Burrata
Featured ingredient: Chipotles in Adobo Sauce I've only recently discovered the smoky deliciousness that is Chipotles in Adobo Sauce (if...
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Okonomiyaki, OK!
I still remember my first Okonomiyaki experience many years ago in San Francisco. Strolling through Dolores park on a breezy spring day,...
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Prosciutto-Wrapped Asparagus Benedict
I love the pairing of asparagus and eggs. Add hollandaise and prosciutto to the mix and I'm in brunch heaven. Save the egg whites from...
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Yumami Yakisoba
Here's what set off a week of Japanese cooking: Lately I have been obsessed with the category of food taste known as Umami, the fifth of...
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Grilled Salmon with Chili Powder, Spices & Lime
Featured Spice: Shichimi Togarashi In my neighborhood, there is a cute little shop called Savory that sells nothing but spices. Needless...
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Crazy for Coconut Rice
Coconut Rice This recipe is buttery love - without the butter. It stands up alongside just about any protein side you choose. Ingredients...
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Blueberry Lemon Zest Cheesecake
Jason always has the same annual birthday cake request, and this is it. After making it a handful of times, trouble shooting errors, and...
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Fried Tilapia Fish and Chips with Homemade Tartar Sauce
Ingredients: For the tilapia: 4 tilapia filets 1/2 cup all-purpose flour 1 cup panko bread crumbs 3 large eggs, beaten ¼ cup chopped...