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Mighty-O
Doughnuts get a vegan makeover at Seattle's Mighty-O.
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Steelhead Diner
Traveling to Seattle this holiday? The mussels at Steelhead Diner are a must!
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Homemade Candy Cane Joe-Joe’s
Homemade Candy Cane Joe-Joe’s. My favorite holiday cookie of all time.
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Monkey Bread Recipe
Monkey Bread is the ultimate brunch time centerpiece.
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Chicken Liver Pâté
Anne Burrell’s Chicken Liver Pâté with Balsamic Onions.
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Bun Bo Hue Yen Do
Bun Bo Hue with all the fixings in Saigon, Vietnam.
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Banh it Kep Banh Ram
Double Decker Delights. Vietnamese glutinous rice dumplings stacked atop fried rice cakes.
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Halal Cart
Chicken and lamb platter from New York City's famous Halal Cart on 53rd and 6th.
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Dough – Brooklyn
Doughnuts perfected at Dough in Brooklyn.
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Eleven Madison Park
Chilled English pea and mint velouté with buttermilk snow. Eleven Madison Park, NYC.
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Montreal Bagels
Discovering Montréal-style bagels! They're smaller, sweeter, and denser than their American counterparts.
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Rhubarb and Raspberry Crostata
Hurry and make this Rhubarb and Raspberry Crostata before rhubarb goes out of season!
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Lemon Ricotta Muffins
Light, bright lemon ricotta muffins.
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Scarpetta’s Famous Spaghetti
Recreating Scarpetta's famous spaghetti at home. Ignore the fussy recipes online, this one's the real deal.
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The Huell
A peanut butter stuffed doughnut from Stan's Donuts in Los Angeles, CA.
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Corn Muffins with Bacon
Corn Muffins with Bacon, Cheddar, and Jalapeño. Think of these as savory Funfetti!
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Mision
Fine dining in Tijuana at Mision 19. Globally inspired, locally sourced, plain delightful.
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Churros Rellenos
Freshly fried churros on the streets of Tijuana, Mexico. The ones piped with dulce de leche are my favorite.
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Pistachio Chai Muffins
[recipe] Pistachio Chai Muffins. Great for breakfast on the go or an afternoon snack!
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Salted Caramel Bar
My vote for L.A.'s best dessert? The Salted Caramel Bar from Huckleberry in Santa Monica.
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Bo Bia
Vietnamese spring rolls with jicama, carrots, and my favorite, Chinese sausages!
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Fried Chicken & Waffles
Fried chicken and waffles at Bonnie Jean's Soul Food Cafe in San Diego. Comfort food at its finest.
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“Perfect” Chocolate Chip Cookies
[recipe] "Perfect" Chocolate Chip Cookies. What a difference bread flour and chocolate disks make!
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Bacon Almond Brittle
Bacon Almond Brittle recipe. A sweet, salty, smoky, and seriously addictive treat.
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Saarloos & Sons
Meyer Lemon Chardonnay Cupcake. At Saarloos & Sons, Los Olivos, CA.
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Homemade Soft Pretzels
Recipe for Homemade Soft Pretzels. Inspired by a mall food court staple.
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Coconut Cream Pie
[recipe] A lightened up version of classic Coconut Cream Pie. Feel free to indulge!
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Dynamo Donuts, San Francisco
Meet the “Bitter Queen.” Candied grapefruit doughnut topped w/ elderflower glaze & Campari sugar. At Dynamo Donuts, San Francisco.
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Coconut Cream Tart
Quite possibly, the world's greatest Coconut Cream Tart. Tartine Bakery, San Francisco.
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Homeroom
Dining at Homeroom in Oakland, CA. A temple of mac and cheese opened by food blogger turned restaurateur Allison Arevalo.
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Chocolate Spice Donut Muffins
[recipe] Chocolate Spice Donut Muffins. It's impossible not to swoon.
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Soujuk
Introducing: Turkish Sausage. Soujuk is dry, spicy, and makes an excellent sandwich filling.
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Beggar’s Linguine
Dorie Greenspan’s Beggar’s Linguine: Pasta with Brown Butter, Dried Fruits, and Nuts
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Pasta alla Norma
Pasta alla Norma - An assertive tomato sauce with interest and intrigue. Oh, and lots of anchovies, too!
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Pho Tacos
What happens when Vietnamese and Mexican cuisines collide? Pho Tacos!
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Lardon Truck
What's better than a classic brownie? How about one slathered with Nutella and sprinkled with bacon!
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Barley Risotto w/ Butternut Squash
Barley Risotto with Butternut Squash. More protein and fiber than traditional risotto without sacrificing any creaminess!
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Ube Cupcake
Ube Cupcake with Coconut Frosting. One of my favorite desserts from 2010.
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Pan Seared Gnocchi
The next time gnocchi's on the menu, try pan searing instead of boiling. The results are delectable!
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SugarFISH
Cool fish + warm rice = sushi perfection. SugarFISH, Los Angeles.
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Sugared Cranberries
Sugared Cranberries: An elegant garnish for puddings or cake. Or better yet, just eat 'em straight up!
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Taiwanese Bolognese
Taiwanese Bolognese. Try saying that three times fast!
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Gulab Jamun
Gulab Jamun: India's sticky sweet answer to the doughnut
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Bacon Caramel Bread Pudding
Get ready to swoon! Bacon Caramel Bread Pudding from Creme Caramel in Los Angeles.
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Sausage and Herb Stuffing
[recipe] Sausage, Sage, and Thyme Bread Stuffing: A Thanksgiving classic.
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Soy Sauce Brined Turkey
The secret to a golden, evenly cooked bird? A soy sauce brine the night before.
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