Recipes

Mom’s Favorite Brownies

I give full credit to Lora Brody for these brownies from her book, “Growing Up On the Chocolate Diet,” which...

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Dolmas

Cooking with friends and family is so gratifying, especially when you are preparing something like dolmas or dumplings that feels...

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Pollo en Pipian Verde

Chicken with pumpkin seeds, or pipian verde, is an ancient Mexican type of mole that has not changed since pre-Columbian...

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Mushroom Toast

This is not avocado toast which appears to be on every menu and is so ubiquitous these days. I was...

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Sopa Tarasca

Although we learned to make this soup in San Miguel D’Allende, this simple “sopa” originated in the Mexican state of...

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Baileys Irish Cream and Chocolate Mini Muffins

Happy St Patrick’s Day! What could be better than the combination of chocolate and Irish whiskey? These moist, chocolatey little...

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Cauliflower Zaalouk, Moroccan Cauliflower

Zaalouk de chou fleur or Moroccan cauliflower can be used as a vegetarian main dish or a side. What I...

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Fish Tacos

San Diego style fish tacos. The first time I visited my brother in Laguna Beach in Southern California, we had...

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Curried Egg Salad

Keep it simple. I love egg salad. I love it for breakfast, lunch or anytime. I eat it on crackers,...

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Pasta Puttanesca

This is an earthy, bold, Mediterranean style sauce that I make for our family. It’s quick and easy and you...

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Couscous and Vegetable Salad

Many years ago I received my first introduction to “health food” at a small shop on Magazine Street in New...

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Roasted Rainbow Carrots with Spices, Avocado, and Yogurt

I must give credit to Smitten Kitchen for her adaptation of the original recipe for these roasted rainbow carrots. She...

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