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Easy Thai
June 2021
Exploring ethnic cuisine can be tricky, especially if it entails using unfamiliar ingredients. Thai cuisine is a perfect example because its complex flavors are, in part, attributable to components that are not a part of mainstream American pantries.

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Yucatan Time
April 2021
My husband and I took our first cruise together early last year, before the pandemic ended all travel plans. We chose to visit the Yucatan Peninsula, with stops in Honduras, Guatemala, Belize, Costa Maya and Cozumel, Mexico.

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Curry Time
January 2021
As a chef and dietitian, I am always asked about healthy cooking tips, especially as they relate to weight loss.
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Chickpeas
October 2020
The nutty-flavored chickpea, also known as the garbanzo bean, has a cosmopolitan history.

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Summer Salads
September 2020
Even though I have lived in California for most of my life, I cannot seem to let go of my Midwestern roots.
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Savory Chicken Tagine with Dried Fruits and Baby Artichokes
August 2021
Fruit in a savory dish? Generally, I am not a fan. Fresh strawberries or raspberry vinegar in my salad? Not so much. I know I'm not the only one who feels this way, but sometimes I wonder where or how my food preferences originated.
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Summertime (and the Cooking is Easy)
August 2020
I always say the quality of a great recipe is a function of the ingredients you use. Buy the best ingredients you can afford.
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Hatch Ranchero Sauce
July 2020
Named after the original growing area in Hatch, New Mexico, authentic Hatch Peppers have always been a Southwestern favorite.
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Picadillo
April 2020
Picadillo is a savory Spanish dish, typically using ground beef, tomatoes, olives, raisins and spices.

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