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Persian Saffron Baked Rice, Tachin

I love serving this crunchy baked saffron rice with spicy Indian food or any spicy food. I usually just make...

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Red Bean Puree Soup

My Maw Maw, Gladys Cocke Toca, used to make this soup for Sunday family lunch at her home. I always...

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Roasted Chicken, Recado Rojo

Recado Rojo is a Mayan red spice paste used in Mexico, particularly in the Yucatan and Oaxaca. You can buy...

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Cauliflower Cashew Curry

Love this Indian style curried cauliflower with cashews. It meets the requirements for vegetarian, gluten free and vegan diets. Your...

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Roasted Brussel Sprouts with Almonds and Lemon

I am always looking for a new way to serve Brussel sprouts. This combination of roasting and then sautéing with...

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Vieux Carre, a Classic New Orleans Cocktail

Maybe because it’s Carnival time, or maybe it’s because I received the book “New Orleans Cocktails, ” by Sarah Baird...

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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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Best of Sur le Plat 2019

Best of Sur le Plat 2019

Happy new year to all of the Sur le Plat fans that have faithfully followed me and let me know your favorite recipes this past year! These top ten recipes from 2019 reflect what you wanted to cook and share. For me personally these recipes recall memories of sultry nights in New Orleans, Florida beach […]

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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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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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