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Sweet & Spicy Wasabi Popcorn
Sweet & Spicy Wasabi Popcorn. How to pop corn the old school way...with new school flavors.
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Triple Chocolate Mousse
Triple Chocolate Mousse. Indulge yourself and the one you love, by the spoonful.
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Guacamole
My recipe for a killer Guacamole, as featured on the newly launched My Way Home blog, by Wayfair.com.
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Custard Cake
Spanish and American influences collide in Custard Cake, a Philippine classic.
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Tofu Salad and Orange Dressing
Tofu Salad & Orange Dressing: A citrus dressing, seasoned with soy, sesame and scallions, is drizzled sunshine on a plate.
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Wild & Brown Rice
Wild & Brown Rice with Black Beluga Lentils - a simple dish, yes, but ingredients we should not take for granted.
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Chocolate Chunk Cookie
I think I can honestly say: this is the Ultimate Chocolate Chunk Cookie.
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Chicken Chili
Chicken Chili :: So flavorful, you won't believe that it didn't spend hours on the stove.
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Roasted Tomatillo Chicken Soup
Roasted Tomatillo Chicken Soup :: Winter is back - put fire in your belly.
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Spice Glazed Carrots
Embrace winter's root vegetables with Spice Glazed Carrots.
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Bánh Mì Sandwich
Bánh Mì :: Vietnamese-style Sandwich. It's all in the toppings. The slow cooked pulled pork doesn't hurt, either.
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Pizzelle Italian Waffle Cookies
Pizzelle {Italian Waffle Cookies} :: Light. Delicate. Always delightful.
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Short Ribs with Noodle
Slow Cooked Korean-style Short Ribs with Noodles. Bliss in a bowl.
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Apple Spice Cake
Apple Spice Cake :: Pretty to look at but easy to make? Delicious and comforting without the guilt? Yes, it is true!
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Champagne & Mushroom Risotto
Champagne & Mushroom Risotto. When festivities are over, a risotto to soak up any extra sparkling wine, even if the sparkle is long gone.
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Mulled Wine
Warm up on a wintery evening with good friends, a cozy fire, and a steaming glass of Mulled Wine.
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Baked Eggs
Baked Eggs :: For those lazy (holi-)days.
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Braised Chicken Chickpeas & Peppers
Braised Chicken with Chickpeas & Peppers. Winter comfort and simplicity, to sustain you through the holiday season.
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Banana & Candied Walnut Muffins
Banana & Candied Walnut Muffins
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Creamy White Bean Soup
Baby it's cold outside! Stay warm with a bowl of Creamy White Bean Soup.
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Pork Tenderloin with Cranberry Wine
Pork Tenderloin with Cranberry Wine Sauce. Simple enough for a weeknight meal, but bold enough for a dinner party.
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Cranberry Curd
Cranberry Curd :: If you love lemon curd, this festive version is for you and perfect for the holidays.
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Pear Spiced Crumb Cake
Kick off the season of giving with this Pear Spiced Crumb Cake.
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Cranberry, Orange & Ginger Chutney
Cranberry, Orange & Ginger Chutney Brie Cups
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Chocolate Pumpkin Torte
Chocolate Pumpkin Torte: When a pumpkin pie simply won't do.
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Harissa-Style Roast Chicken
Harissa-Style Roast Chicken with Butternut Squash and Potatoes: Simple. Flavorful. It warms your belly.
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LA Food Photography Workshop
Finding focus at a Los Angeles food photography & styling workshop with the amazing Hélène Dujardin.
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Pumpkin Coconut Risotto
Spiced Pumpkin Coconut Risotto :: a fusion of flavors for fall.
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Crispy Cannellini Bean Cakes
Crispy Cannellini Bean Cakes - wholesome and elegant, a wonderful way to enjoy the versatility of beans.
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Pumpkin Turnovers
Have some extra pumpkin? Use it in a creamy filling for these buttery Pumpkin Turnovers.
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Raspberry Salad Dressing
Summer may be a distant memory, but if you feel like a little sunshine, sneak in a taste of summer in this Raspberry Salad Dressing.
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Sourdough Bread Pudding
Eggs are the star in this Savory Sourdough Bread Pudding, making it the perfect brunch dish for my Pink Party for Breast Cancer Awareness.
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Roasted Acorn Squash and Corn Soup
My recipe for Roasted Acorn Squash and Corn Soup, as featured on MarcusSamuelsson.com.
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Prosciutto & Spinach Stuffed Shells
Pasta too pretty to cook? Conchiglioni may be beautiful, but it's even more lovely stuffed with prosciutto and spinach.
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Homemade Butterscotch Sauce
Homemade Butterscotch Sauce
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Homemade Dog Biscuits
Our four footed friends deserve homemade treats too. Make Homemade Dog Biscuits the special pup in your life are sure to love.
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Sticky Toffee Chocolate Fig Pudding
Sticky Toffee & Chocolate Fig Pudding Cake : a figgy twist on an English classic. Don't forget the ice cream.
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Brussels Sprouts Crostini
Brussels Sprouts *are* beautiful. Not a fan? Maybe Brussels Sprouts, Pancetta and Caramelized Red Onion Crostini will change your mind.
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Sweet Potato Cake
Sweet Potato Cake with Cream Cheese Frosting: Autumn flavors that are nostalgic and new at the same time.
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Pizza Biancas with Zucchini
Pizza Biancas {White Pizzas} with Zucchini
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Filipino Beef Nilaga
Simple food is universal and delicious. Filipino Beef Nilaga is a classic stew that will warm you with its familiar flavors.
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Colombian Chicken, Corn, Potato
Say farewell to summer corn & warm up your autumn with Ajiaco :: Colombian Chicken, Corn, & Potato Stew.
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Pad Thai
The next time you feel like ordering out, try this simple Pad Thai at home.
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Oatmeal Flaxseed Cookies
Oatmeal Flaxseed Cookies with White Chocolate & Dried Cranberries :: Taking the classic oatmeal cookie a {healthier} step further.
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Herbed Polenta Fries
Herbed Polenta Fries with Mushroom & Artichoke Fricassée
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Mushroom & Short Rib Noodle Soup
Fall is around the corner. Warm up with a bowl of Mushroom & Short Rib Noodle Soup.
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