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Spanish Paella
I think I would be a very happy camper if I lived in Spain. I just love their lifestyle, and I especially love their food. This Spanish paella transports me over the ocean to Spain, where siestas are...
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Sweet and Spicy Roasted Nuts
You know what makes a little get-together even more special? Sweet and spicy roasted nuts. It’s a quick and simple recipe that is a really nice touch when you’re welcoming people into your home. Plus,...
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Sicilian Pan Pizza with Sun-Dried Tomato Pesto
Homemade pizza is the perfect dish to please a crowd – large or small, young or old. This recipe makes one half-sheet, pan-sized pizza with a thick and chewy Sicilian style crust, a spicy sun-dried...
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Asian Niçoise Salad with Seared Black Sesame Tuna
How many times, in the midst of the endless food of the holidays, have you wished for a simple salad? After a second helping of turkey, bowls of creamy mashed potatoes piled high with rich gravy and a...
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Pumpkin Pie Chocolate Chip Pancakes
Are you guys ready for this one? It’s a recipe that might just change your life. These Pumpkin Pie Chocolate Chip Pancakes are decadent, as they are laced with semi-sweet chocolate chips and then...
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Whole Roasted Greek Salmon
No one in my family is Greek. It’s really unfortunate because the Greek culture is so awesome. And Greek food is even better! Lucky for me one of my best friends in college was Greek, and because I...
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Ginger Spiced Molasses Cookies
As a Spice Islands Flavor Explorer, I get to try all sorts of fabulous spices that I might not have ordinarily come across. One of those spices that caught my attention is the Spice Islands Crystalized...
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Taco Seasoning
Tacos. The ultimate crowd pleaser. Both for those on the receiving end, as well as for those in the kitchen, as there are few things easier to prepare. What’s even better is the versatility, especially...
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Roasted Brussels Sprouts with Panko Herbs de Provence Sprinkle
As a chef, I feel like it’s my duty to expose people to new kinds of foods and change some of their preconceived notions about food. Take my uncle, for example. Last year we were in Chicago for the...
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Mini Chicken-Ricotta Phyllo Pies
The holidays are all about entertaining. The key is making it look easy while actually having it be effortless. That means quick and fancy-seeming appetizers, much like these little bundles of joy....
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