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A plate of stir-fried vegetables with cashews and rice.

Summer Vegetable Stir Fry with Szechuan Sauce and Cashews

02/19/2013
While the key to a fabulous Chinese stir fry is definitely the flavorful Szechuan sauce, the...
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Lo mein with broccoli, carrots and chopsticks

A Healthier Vegetable Lo Mein

02/19/2013
For some reason, I had been having an intense craving for lo mein, that delicious...
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Wooden grid of whole spices and ground powders

Cooking 101: A Well-Stocked Spice Rack

02/11/2013
spice: a dried seed, fruit, root, bark, or vegetative substance primarily used for flavoring, coloring or preserving food. (source: Wikipedia) The subject of seasonings recently came up...
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Black coffee in china cup with two muffins

Blueberry Corn Muffins (Size Matters)

02/10/2013
A Manhattan Muffin Comes to Boston A special breakfast treat, and...
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Two slices of savory cornbread on blue plate

Savory Cornbread, the P.K. Way

02/09/2013
Adding diced vegetables makes a tastier, healthier, and prettier cornbread. I...
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Roasted tomato salsa with spoon and guacamole

Super Bowl Favorites, the P.K. Way: Chili, Nachos, Guacamole, and Pizza

02/02/2013
I'm sure I'm not the only one scratching their heads, saying "Where did January go?...
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Mixed greens with avocado and yellow tomatoes

Post-Holidays+Mid-January=A Return to Salad (Et Al)

01/21/2013
One big winter dinner salad: mesclun, arugula, and spinach adorned with...
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Kale wreath salad with nuts and pomegranate

A Big Christmas Salad, Pretty as a Wreath | Kale with Pears and Pomegranate

12/30/2012
Doesn't this salad look like a festive Christmas wreath? My feelings...
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Kale salad with roasted sprouts and vinaigrette

Kale and Brussels Sprouts Salad with Marcona Almonds and Maple Dijon Vinaigrette

12/27/2012
Just in case you think the holidays for me are biscotti and champagne and cookie swaps all...
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Grilled salmon topped with herbs and served with creamy sauce and vegetables.

Cooking Seafood: Three Main Methods (and a Few Examples)

12/15/2012
When asked about eating fish, many people claim they just don't know how to cook...
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