97Authentic Hungarian Chicken Paprikash
I discovered Chicken Paprikash on a recent trip to Budapest. You can read more about the trip and the recipe here --> Hungarian Chicken Paprikash
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98Chili-Lime Candied Christmas Cashews
I think homemade gifts are always appropriate, especially around the holidays. Baked goods, like cookies or brownies are nice, but can be a challenge, because they often need to baked, wrapped, delivered and consumed within 48 hours. Nuts on the other hand,…
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99Best Vegan Pumpkin Spiced Cheesecake
It may sound a little cliché, but many of my California friends are vegetarian or vegan and it can often be a challenge to prepare a menu that still tastes great for everyone. I’ve managed to come up with a few winning main course recipes – like hearty vegg…
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100Sautéed Summer Sweet Corn and Zucchini
There’s nothing like fresh sweet corn in the summer, especially from a local farm. While eating corn straight from the cob with melted butter is probably the most traditional method, it’s nice to add a few other ingredients to perk things up. Sweet corn pai…
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101Fresh Spinach Strawberry Salad with Herbs and Goat Cheese
With the warmer months approaching, it’s time to start enjoying some spring and summer recipes. In California, strawberry season is in full swing and it is big business here considering the Golden State is the nation's leading producer of strawberries. In 2…
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102Pan Grilled Spring Asparagus with Lemon Vinaigrette
This is the perfect time of year to serve fresh asparagus and one great method for cooking is an indoor grill pan. I generally prefer the thin stalks for steaming and fat stalks for grilling, but use whatever you want – fat, thin, green or white. Choose bun…
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103St Patrick's Day Irish Soda Bread
March is the perfect time to bake a traditional Irish Soda Bread and after trying several versions, this one from Cooks Illustrated is a favorite. For a more traditional soda bread, reduce the sugar by half and omit the raisins. If you're in the mood for mo…
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104Hearty Vegetarian Three Bean Chili
I love hearty spicy chili, especially during the winter months. This one is quick to make with just basic ingredients and guaranteed to warm you up on a cold day. The variety of beans – red kidney, black and pinto – gives the chili a nice “meaty” quality. I…
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105Pat Loud's Christmas Cheese Log
This is a fantastic and easy recipe from my dear friend Pat Loud which was passed down from her mother. She serves it at nearly every party that I’ve ever attended and it’s always a big hit. As with most good recipes, the amounts are somewhat flexible – in…
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10624 Karat Carrot Soup
This is a delicious fall/winter soup that makes a perfect first course at Thanksgiving. It’s packed with carrot flavor that’s enhanced by a double dose of ginger. Cook’s Illustrated suggested adding fresh carrot juice to enhance the flavor of the soup which…
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107Shredded Brussels Sprouts Salad
Brussels Sprouts seem to be one of those vegetables that you either love or hate, but honestly, when prepared correctly, they’re absolutely delicious. There are numerous ways to fix them – steam, roast, bake – but this recipe uses a raw preparation and a si…
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108Blue Ribbon Streusel Topped Apple Pie
Now that we’re in the peak of apple picking season, it's time to post one of my favorite apple pie recipes. Some people find making pies a daunting task. There are stories, mostly said in hushed tones, about my mother throwing more than a few pie crusts aga…
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109Avocado Banana Blueberry Coconut Milk Vegan Ice Cream
This is a great alternative to full fat dairy ice cream. The avocado gives a rich creamy texture and the banana and blueberries add plenty of sweetness and flavor. It tastes best when you allow it to soften a bit on the counter before serving. If you do not…
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110Summer Pearl Barley Salad
Barley is a wonderfully versatile grain with a rich nutty flavor and a nice chewy, pasta-like consistency. According to the Whole Grains Council, “barley is highest in fiber of all the whole grains, with common varieties clocking in at about 17% fiber.” It’…
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111Easy Homemade Toasted Almond Butter
So I guess I’m a little late the party, but I’m hooked on almond butter, especially now that I’m making it myself. Peanut butter has long been my go-to snack, but recently almond butter has emerged as my healthier alternative. Almond butter, in my opinion,…
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112Easy Summer Salsa Verde
Salsa Verde makes a perfect dip during the summer and also adds a refreshing burst of flavor to all type of dishes. It is a great marinade and topping for grilled fish, seafood, chicken, beef, and lamb. Some recipes call for boiling the tomatillos, but roas…
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113Strawberry Avocado Summer Salad
Sweet summer strawberries at their peak flavor combine with the buttery creaminess of ripe avocados to deliver one stunning salad. Just toss it all together with a simple lemon vinaigrette for a great seasonal salad.
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114Best Spanish Sangria
I generally don’t care for Sangria, except for when I’m in Spain - it just seems to taste better there. Sangria makes a perfect summer drink when entertaining, because you can make large batches ahead of time. This recipe is based on one I received during m…
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115Creamy Roasted Red Pepper Hummus
Hummus makes a great appetizer to keep on hand and has a wide variety of uses. It’s perfect as a dip with pita chips or veggies, great as a spread on sandwiches and wraps, or as a side dish with grilled chicken or lamb kabobs. The popularity of this Middle…
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116Pan Grilled Asparagus with Lemon Vinaigrette
Spring is the perfect time of year to serve fresh asparagus and one great method for cooking is an indoor grill pan. I generally prefer the thin stalks for steaming and fat stalks for grilling, but use whatever you want – fat, thin, green or white. Look for…
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117Best Lentil Meatless Meatloaf
I’ve been experimenting lately with some new “healthier” recipes. With a little less flour and sugar in my life, I’ve been looking for recipes that are nutritious, tasty, and help ward off cravings for foods that I’m trying to avoid. This hearty “faux meatl…
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118Hearty Vegetable Bean Soup
This is a simple, hearty, delicious vegetable soup. Reminiscent of a Tuscan bean soup, it’s packed with flavor and incredibly satisfying. To keep it vegetarian, just omit the pancetta, and use vegetable stock. I like to stir in a little brown rice into the…
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119Easy Roasted Broccoli with Garlic and Lemon
Roasting broccoli is probably my favorite method – it’s quick and easy to prepare. High heat roasting enhances the natural sweet and nutty flavor while creating a beautiful brown, caramelized exterior. People seem to either love or hate broccoli, which is a…
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120Traditional Hot Cross Buns
There are many stories regarding the history of Hot Cross Buns. One interesting one comes from Alan Davidson's "The Oxford Companion to Food". He says that the Saxon invaders in Britain chomped on buns adorned with impressions of crosses in honor of the pag…
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