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Super Bowl Supper: Honey Dijon Mustard Ham

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What can be said that has not been sung from mountaintops around the world about the humble ham? There is no part of any animal that has been praised as both powerful and everyday as the ham. In France, Italy, Spain, and the United States…
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Pantry Check: Ditching the Old, Ringing in the New

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Surely you have a pantry in your cocina, the very place that holds the heart and soul of your home. And most certainly, that pantry is the go-to place when the kids get home from school and they’re looking for a snack. It’s also the place…
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Health Benefits of a Gluten-Free Diet

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I never thought I’d have to give up wheat and gluten altogether. Growing up in an Italian family, my diet was loaded with carbs and my favorite snacks were bread, pasta, and all things wheat and gluten. If back then someone would have told…
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Get to Know Your Grains: Atole de Amaranth con Peras

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Continuing our series on grains today, we share an easy breakfast recipe with Amaranth. Known to the Aztecs as the “food of immortality”, amaranth is a high quality source of protein.  This tiny seed the size of sesame seeds can be…
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Wok Latino Cooking 101: Lomo Saltado

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Editor’s Note: My first experience with Grace Young’s Cookbook, Stir-Frying to the Sky’s Edge, led me to enter the delicious world of the wok.  I prepared Yang Chow Fried Rice and Beef Broccoli—recipes featured in Grace’s award-winning…
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Make Friends With Farro: Farro Quinoa Kale Salad

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Now that the dust of the holidays has settled, there is one thing on my mind—getting healthy. I want to focus my attention to salads loaded with grains and veggies. It was interesting to watch kale make such a rise in the world of healthy…
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Kids in the Kitchen: Nutritious Avocado Bites

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Any reason to use avocados is a good enough reason to make these avocado quinoa bites. They are dairy-free, gluten-free, and chock full of fresh vegetables: spinach, tomatoes, onions, avocado, parsley...and healthy proteins. This recipe combines…
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Top Trending Appetizers in 2013

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It is at this time of year when we start asking about trends in food for the coming months. CULINARY CRYSTAL BALL I see clearly that healthy and nutritious food is trending in 2013. This follows the latest innovations in the field; anywhere…
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Entertaining: Perfect for Super Bowl Munching—Meatballs

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Editor's Note:  Here's a great recipe for the upcoming Super Bowl Madness...Meatballs with a spicy kick and even a splash of Tequila!  This recipe makes two dozen but if you make them into mini-meatballs...they are perfect for game-time…