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Spring Chopped Salad

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May 1st, the day the Empire State building officially opened 83 years ago, the day the movie Citizen Kane premiered 73 years ago, the day the first KMART store opened 52 years ago, and the day Elvis Presley married Priscilla Ann Beaulieu 47 years ago, among many other events—who knew today was such an important […]

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Tanzanian Cucumber Salad (Kachumbari Ya Matango) — A Taste of Tanzania

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“Ufurahie chakula chako!” (the Swahili equivalent of “Bon appétit”) is what you would hear if you happened to be lucky enough to pull up a seat at the dinner table in Miriam Kinunda’s home.  Miriam, born and raised in Tanzania, a country located in the eastern part of Africa, is a blogger and owner of […]

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Saffron Farro with Apricots and Pine Nuts for a New Year, New You

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The Mediterranean Diet, consisting of higher levels of olive oil, vegetables, fruit and fish, has been becoming increasingly more popular as more and more scientific studies are published linking a causal relationship between eating a Mediterranean diet and prevention of disease.  Then, in September of 2013, researchers from the University of Exeter Medical School in Britain released […]

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Greek Inspired Pasta Salad

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What does pasta salad have to do with Halloween you might ask? Well, not much usually, but this year it was the dish I took to Mr. Fuji’s family Halloween party.  I tried to think of a clever name, since the pasta does look a bit like brains, but by the time the salad was […]

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Ensalada de Tomate (Chilean Tomato Salad)

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Ensalada de Tomate, or tomato salad, is a side dish that only takes a few minutes to put together.  This recipe is about as simple as you can get, but I thought it was important because sometimes the simplest recipes give an interesting window into the soul of a country’s cuisine, and such is the […]

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Endive, Arugula, Fennel and Orange Salad

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I need to make a rule for myself that I do not set foot in a grocery store when I’m hungry.  It always gets me in to trouble.  Always.  Except for a recent trip.  Last week I made a quick stop to pick up a few things at the store after dropping the girls off […]

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Roasted Parsnip “Fries” with Curry Salt

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Add this recipe to ZipList! Roasted Parsnip “Fries” with Curry Salt Makes about 4 servings For the roasted parsnips: 1 1/2 pounds parsnips 2 tablespoons olive oil 1/2 teaspoon coarse salt 1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper For the curry salt: 2 1/2 teaspoons fleur de sel 1 1/2 teaspoons curry powder 1. Preheat the […]

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Hamachi Carpaccio, inspired by a trip to Kaikaya By The Sea

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Add this recipe to ZipList! Hamachi Carpaccio Makes about 4 servings 4 ounces thinly sliced fresh hamachi juice of 1 large lemon 3 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil 3 garlic cloves, finely minced 2 tablespoons chopped fresh basil 1 tablespoon chopped fresh chives salt & freshly ground black pepper, to taste fresh cilantro, to garnish […]

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Sweet Potato Ginger Risotto

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Sweet Potato Ginger Risotto Makes 3 – 4 servings 1/4 cup olive oil 1 small onion, minced 1 cup rice 4 to 6 cups warm dashi salt 1 cup sweet potato cubes (1/2-inch cubes) 1 tablespoon minced fresh ginger 1 tablespoon unsalted butter 1. Heat the olive oil in a large sauce pan over medium […]

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Roasted Mushrooms & Kabocha Squash

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Have you voted yet today? You can vote once every day between now and December 31st! Help me win the title of favorite Crescent Cook and be entered for the chance to win $5,000!  **Apparently you have to fill out the entire form below the pictures and set up an account. I didn’t know that, […]

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