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Pad Thai

Pad Thai, a perfect balance of sweet, salty, and sour. Pad Thai quickly became popular street food described as "the...

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Spicy Thai Cucumbers

I love these crispy, crunchy, spicy thai cucumbers with almost anything. The contrast of the spicy and sweet with the...

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Seafood Paella

My introduction to paella was on the eastern coast of Spain. The fragrant smell of a fresh seafood paella being...

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low alcohol cocktails

“L’apero,” Aperitifs, an Old New Cocktail Experience

Happy hour in France and in other countries in Europe is a tradition that is a time honored ritual. Affectionately called “l’apero,” it is a shortened term for aperitifs, or as we know it, happy hour. L’apero is a sacred time of the day. It is a time to gather with friends as the sunlight […]

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American in Paris, a low alcohol cocktail

This low alcohol cocktail, American in Paris is cool and refreshing and perfect for day drinking. The aperol is a...

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Spring Frittata with Asparagus, Mozzarella, Parmesan and Calendula

The delicate pale green tender asparagus spears are making their appearance in our gardens and at the market and are...

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Pissaladiere – French Tart with Onion Anchovies and...

This earthy, robust, french tart hails from the area of Provence, specifically Nice in southern France. I like to refer...

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Olive Surprises

Is it cocktail hour yet? How about a throwback this week to something retro that your mamma and your grandmother...

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Lentils with Roasted Eggplant and Tomatoes

This vegetarian lentil salad is best served as a main course at room temperature over a bed of fresh greens.

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Alfajores Cookie Recipe

Alfajores, a classic cookie from Argentina, combines two of my favorite ingredients, shortbread and creamy dulce de leche. I’m excited...

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Cilantro Lime Shrimp

Thanks to Ruth Reichl and the collection of recipes from the “Best of Gourmet,” for this simple and refreshing recipe...

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Hummus

I know what you’re thinking. Hummus? The ubiquitous hummus which seems to be present at every gathering for the last...

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