Recipes

Baba Ganoush

I love middle eastern food. In keeping with a Mediterranean diet, this Lebanese appetizer or dip is silky, smoky and...

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Salmon and Coconut Rice Bowl with Cilantro Lime...

I recently visited Austin, Texas and was impressed with a salmon and coconut rice bowl that I enjoyed at Loro...

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Ichiban Japanese Eggplant with Ginger and Garlic

I love the silky smooth texture of ichiban, the deep, dark, long and slender Japanese eggplants.Try this recipe to serve...

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Turkey, Quinoa and Spinach Meatloaf

I always loved the turkey meatloaf at Whole Foods Market. I set out to review as many recipes as possible...

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Kumquat Upside-Down Cake

A seasonal version of an American classic. Every year at this time when the fruit on kumquat trees all ripen...

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Caponata

Caponata is a traditional Sicilian dish. There are many interpretations of caponata. However, the basic ingredients include eggplant, tomatoes, onion,...

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Financiers

Give me ANYTHING almond. Love these little 2 bite moist and tender almond cakes. Traditionally, they were baked in small...

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Christmas Olives with Kumquats

Whenever I think of my friend Leslie, I think of bright sunny colors, much like the orange and yellow hues...

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Palmiers

Palmiers, those sweet and buttery little puff pastry caramelized treats are perfect for tea time or afternoon coffee. If you...

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Mushroom Pate

Cooking with friends and sharing and swapping recipes is one of my favorite things, especially during the holidays. My friend...

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Meyers Lemon Squares with Sea Salt and Olive...

Lemon curd baked on a layer of my favorite shortbread crust is known as a lemon square or lemon bar....

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Minestrone

I bet I know what you are thinking. Minestrone, a thin watery, tomatoey soup, with limp overcooked vegetables. Not this...

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