Recipes

CHICKEN MOLE SOUP

Making mole from scratch is quite a daunting task. I once took a cooking course in Mexico and there were...
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GRILLED SALMON OVER FORBIDDEN RICE

For my taste, rice is always a great side with fish. But, jasmine rice or brown rice can get pretty...
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Tortellini Spinach Soup

In the cold weather, nothing is as satisfying as a nice bowl of soup. Every week I make a big...
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Rock Shrimp Fried Rice

Wondering what to do with that leftover white rice that came with your Chinese take out? Don’t be so fast...
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Sliced Beef Pho

Although I’ve traveled all across Asian, the best pho I’ve ever had was in a strip mall in Virginia. Go...
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Citrus Marinated Red Snapper

In an effort to eat a bit healthier, I’ve been testing out some different combinations of foods. Saying no to...
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JACK’S SUNGOLD GAZPACHO

Not surprisingly, a lot of our friends tend to be serious cooks. I recently had this gazpacho at my friend...
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The Classic Side Car

When it comes to cocktails, I usually default to a margarita or gin martini. But sometimes I like to shake...
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CHICKEN WITH MUSHROOM & QUINOA

I think this might be my third or fourth recipe using chicken and mushrooms as the star, but it’s one...
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APPLE SAUCE WITH RAISINS

There’s nothing like a brisk autumn day in the country picking apples. Of course, once you get home you have...
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