Spanish Recipes on February 16th, 2010

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Representing Spain and more specifically Catalonia, here is my dish for the BloggerAid Changing the…

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Núria on January 9th, 2010

These shell shaped pasta are called Galets here in Catalonia. They are the pasta we throw…

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Measurefree is a word I sort of backed into–and not too sure that I really like it. Sort of sounds like sugarfree or some other semi-hysterical pronouncement that advertisers crank out complete with caps, boldface, and a string of exclamation points.
Whatever the word, the concept of the measurefree kitchen and garden is what rocks my [...]

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Spiceplace on July 18th, 2009

This recipe adds several twists to the standard coleslaw. First it adds bell & jalapeno peppers to the mix, something I’ve never done before. Second, it uses McCormick Big n’ Bold Santa Fe Style Seasoning for flavor. And third it adds kidney beans, rich in taste and fiber. So for those reasons, it’s worth the [...]

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I got this recipe from Caterina, an old friend of mine that I still keep since we were 6 years old….

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Jean Johnson on April 10th, 2009

Who better than to take cues for economizing than the Thais. For centuries these creative southeast Asian cooks from  have used local, seasonal ingredients and a flair for building flavor right in the bowl to regale eaters far and wide. Americans, in particular, have fallen in love with Thai food with it’s enticing balance of [...]

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Jean Johnson on March 16th, 2009

Who says tabouleh must always be made with bulgar wheat and the requisite parsley and mint. Surely not a creative cook who understands grain salads. Ditto for Spring Salad on a Theme of Radishes and  Jicama from Cooking Beyond Measure. No need to start with spaghetti squash if there’s a pot of quinoa all cooked [...]

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Fairy tales are such a wonderful inspiration source. The Little Red Ridding Hood was one of my…

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