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Maple-Planked Grilled Barramundi
This recipe for Maple-Planked Grilled Barramundi with White Balsamic-Maple Glaze uses maple planks in the grill for flavor (and easy cleanup!).
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Seared Ahi Tuna Salad
Seared Ahi Tuna salad is a fresh and simple way to enjoy ahi tuna. Serve seared ahi tuna over mixed greens with a soy vinaigrette for an easy lunch or appetizer.
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Five Little Things
Five Little Things I loved this week: 1. Mother’s Day Tulips These beauties have brightened up my entire week. My husband remembered my favorite flowers and these tulips have been such a happy sight to see every time I set foot in the kitchen. 2.…
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Tofu Tacos
Easy Tofu Tacos feature slices of flavorful seasoned tofu with a light Cucumber Radish Salsa. Customize each taco to include your favorite additional toppings!
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Mango Ginger Sorbet
Try making this simple Mango Ginger Sorbet (use fresh or frozen mangoes!) for a refreshing frozen summer treat.
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Five Little Things
Five little things I loved this week: 1. Oodles of Noodles It was a demanding week for all of us. Between travel, school schedules, and major technology issues, our family needed something comforting and nourishing to get us through the end of the week. So…
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Mango Pepper Salsa
This simple Mango Pepper Salsa is filled with fresh chunks of mango, chopped cilantro, lime juice, red onions, and jalapeño for a little heat. Serve over grilled chicken, steak, fish, or crispy tortilla chips.
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Five Little Things
Five little things I loved this week: 1. Birthdays My husband celebrated a birthday this week, and he was content (I hope) to celebrate with a home cooked meal. His request? Seared ahi tuna and Thai-Style Crab & Corn Chowder, followed by cupcakes…from a box.…
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Meyer Lemon Ricotta Muffins
These Meyer Lemon Ricotta Muffins are a delicious way to use extra ricotta—and they can be made with either regular or Meyer lemons. Add a Meyer lemon buttermilk glaze for extra sweetness if desired!
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Five Little Things
Five little things I loved this week. 1. Homemade Pizza It’s only recently that I have found decent (if not excellent) pizza in the Bay Area. You know how discerning my native New York tastebuds can be. But there’s something about homemade pizza that makes…
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Macadamia Nut Dukkah
Try making flavorful homemade Egyptian Dukkah with macadamia nuts, sesame seeds, coriander, and cumin. Use this Macadamia Nut Dukkah as a dip with fresh bread and olive oil or try it as a spice rub for fish, chicken and pork.
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Five Little Things
Our country has had a very difficult week. As we are gripped with tragedy, I can only hope to give you a moment of distraction, to give you a reason to smile. Boston has been hit hard, and I feel for everyone there…I have a…
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Roasted Asparagus and Sweet Potato Soup
Roast asparagus, sweet potato and garlic cloves together in the oven before using them to prepare Roasted Asparagus and Sweet Potato Soup. The roasted vegetables bring extra rich flavor to this comforting soup recipe.
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Scenes from the Sixth Annual Pebble Beach Food & Wine
A week ago, I made the culinary pilgrimage that I have grown to regard as one of the best food and wine scenes in the country. There is always some kind of food event going on, there is no shortage of that, especially in my…
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