Recipes

EASY DIM SUM

Try as I might, I’m all thumbs when it comes to shaping dim sum. Even though it tastes pretty good,...
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SEA URCHIN AND QUAIL EGG BOWTIE PASTA

Admittedly, this dish may not be for everyone. But for those of us that love sea urchin, otherwise known as...
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ORANGE CHOCOLATE RICOTTA CAKE

I love a good sale, and when I found a 32 oz. tub of ricotta cheese in the market for...
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BUCATINI WITH SHRIMP AND SPINACH SAUCE

I always have my go to pasta sauces, but every now and then I like to experiment. I had an...
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LAMB STEW GREEK STYLE

Looking for a new idea for your Easter lamb? Here’s a hearty dish that got a thumbs up from my...
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GRILLED SALMON OVER FRIED RICE

I hate wasting food, so when I found some leftover rice, a half package of spinach and some other bits...
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CHEESY MASHED POTATOES

This recipe had me at "cheesy." I've never been a big mashed potatoes fan until I had them with cheese....
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MUSHROOM BARLEY SOUP

We’re deep into soup season now, so I’m always looking for variations on a theme. Every week I make a...
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GARLIC BREAD

Whenever I need a quick side dish that everyone loves, I default to garlic bread. It’s great with steak or...
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DRAGON FRUITINI

The dragon fruit is an odd, yet fascinating fruit. At first glance, it’s a bit scary looking with its spikes...
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