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Kid-Friendly: Holiday Food for Babies

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The holidays are stressful enough without having to worry about everyone’s special dietary needs (I am one of those picky eaters). Then there is coming up with holiday food for babies. A friend called me a few days ago to help her prepare…
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Weekend Cooking: Ingrid Hoffman's Chipotle Tamale Pie

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If a Mexican and a Southerner got in the kitchen to cook side by side, this is the kind of food that I think they would make: comforting, spicy, and generous enough to feed an army of friends or family. Tamale pie is like corn bread and chili…
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Taste Sensations: Poblano & Jalapeño Chiles with Crema

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I never thought that I would be stringing together the words "mild" and "chile" in the same sentence. And, no, I am not referring to some wimpy green bell pepper. I mean jalapeños, baby, and maybe habaneros or serranos, or any kind of chile…
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Mom Super Saver: Braised Carne Mechada

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The great thing about fall is that it's the perfect weather for braising. During this economic downturn everyone is looking for better ways to save money without sacrificing flavor. Instead of purchasing expensive cuts, such as tenderloins…

Swordfish with Thyme-Scented Asparagus

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The scents of honey, orange, and thyme instantly evoke the Mediterranean. This easy, lyrical recipe is from Saüc, one of my favorite restaurants in Barcelona. The owner, Xavier Franco, prepares it with gorgeous loins of monkfish. It’s hard…
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Romantic Times: A Perfect Ossobuco Dinner for Two

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As the weather turns cooler in many parts of the country, it’s time to send the kids to grandma’s for the evening and share a rich, silky smooth dish with a special someone. Ossobuco is a dish full of flavor, simple to make but sexy and…
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Cook With Kids: Black Rice & Guava Salad with Basil Lime Vinaigrette

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My clients often ask me to show them how to make quick, easy and 'clean' dishes they can enjoy with their entire family. New cooks love to start with the classics they love, and who doesn't love to make a rice dish? Rice always invokes comfort…
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Baby Racks of Lamb with a Pumpkin Seed Crust

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This dish is a perfect illustration of how the right wine can match Mexican food. In fact, it’s hard for me to even think of rack of lamb without a red wine to go with it. The pumpkin seed crust is much more flavorful than the typical bread…
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Back-to-School: Healthy Whole Grains for the Lunchbox

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I made an art of packing lunches when my children were little and found it to be an exciting way to introduce them to new and flavorful food. Nothing made me happier than to clean out their empty lunch boxes when they returned from school…