Spanish Breakfast Scramble

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Spanish Breakfast Scramble is a hearty meal packed with flavor and health that can be enjoyed for any meal of the day. What gives this scramble Spanish influence is more substantial use of vegetables, a lighter sprinkling of cilantro, and commonly used spices like cumin and chili powder.  This delightful combination gives the soul to the flavor of the dish. …

Quinoa, Black Bean, and Corn Salad

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Zesty Quinoa, Black Bean, and Corn Salad is always a favorite at every gathering. The combination of sweet corn salsa, tender, nutty quinoa, juicy cherry tomatoes, earthy black beans, and fresh cilantro creates a flavor profile your family and friends will love. I’ve even been known to carry along copies of this recipe when I bring this dish to a …

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Israeli Lamb Rice

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A few years ago, my beautiful friend Vivi taught me to make her tender lamb rice recipe from Israel. It’s a simple dish to make and packed full of flavor and taste. Since then, it has been one of my favorite dishes to eat. The idea of having a close girlfriend who only lives two doors away and also loves …

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Healthy Asian Coleslaw Recipe

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Asian Coleslaw is the newest addition to my spring/summer salad recipe collection. It’s a refreshing detour from the softer lettuce-based salads, especially when you’re in the mood for something crunchy and fresh to pair with a meal or even as the meal itself. I especially love the variety of healthy vegetables you get with every bite. My biggest pet peeve …

Murgh Korma Recipe | Indian Curried Chicken

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Indian cuisine is at the top of my favorite cultural eating experiences and since learning to make an authentic Murg Korma, I am inpired to learn more.  The term providence is also at the top of my favorite word list.  Through providence, wonderful and unlikely things can happen in life. That’s how I met Jeety, my friend from India. A …

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Creamy Cajun Pasta with Shrimp and Andouille Sausage

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I visited Montego Bay, Jamaica, with a few of my girlfriends. We stayed at the breathtaking Secrets Resort St. James, which had eight incredible restaurants to choose from during our stay. The only problem is our stay was just four nights and five days, hardly enough time to sink our teeth into the massive selection of delectable foods available at …

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Chinese Spicy Chili Sauce Recipe | 辣椒酱 Làjiāo jiàng

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Sichuan China is known for its spicy cuisine.  Chinese Spicy Chili Sauce is a recipe created by my friend, Rachel, who was born in Sichuan and she brought her technique of creating authentic Chinese cuisine with her when she migrated to the United States many years ago. Rachel created this recipe for her Chinese Sichuan Beef.  A recipe you can find in …

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Chinese Spicy Beef Recipe | Shaved Beef Bites

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Chinese Spicy Beef is a recipe I learned to make from my friend, Rachel, who makes simple Chinese cooking look like a walk in the park.  She has an incredible gift of taking basic ingredients and turning them into a feast fit for a king in less time than it takes most people to get the dishes done. This beef …

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Mini Italian Breakfast Egg Bake with Romanesco Broccoli

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Saturday mornings are my favorite time to visit the farmer’s market. The selection of fresh produce is abundant throughout the summer, and as fall arrives, vegetables are out in full force. Romanesco Broccoli, also known as Roman broccoli, is an edible flower bud that was first discovered in Italy in the 16th century. This gorgeous vegetable comes in three colors, …

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Crunchy Asian Ginger Salad

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Crunchy Asian Ginger Salad is at the top of my list of Super Food salads when I want to eat healthily!  Packed to the brim with immune boosting cruciferous vegetables like cabbage and bok choy, including cilantro, onions, bean sprouts, cashews, sesame seeds, and dried currants.  Then tossed in a light Asian-infused dressing with just a little kick of heat. …