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A bowl of creamy avocado dip garnished with herbs and surrounded by avocado halves and lemon slices.

Green Goddess (The Dressing, Not Me)

02/17/2015
Dreaming of a summer day? Let your inner goddess out to play! Creamy avocado and...
Diet / Farmers' markets / Health / Nutrition / Recipe / Sauces
A bowl of rich, red tomato-based sauce on a white plate.

Bring on the Heat (Part 2): Harissa

01/15/2015
I may not be competing in tonight's "Bring on the Heat" episode of The Taste...
Food / Health / Nutrition / Recipe / Sauces
Bowl of creamy herb dip garnished with fresh chives.

Blue Cheese Dressing: Salad Indulgence, Delightful Dip

02/04/2014
I ate my share of salads when I was a kid thanks to my home-cooking...
Cheese / Diet / Dietary Guidelines / Food / Health / Nutrition / Recipe / Sauces
A bowl of fresh salsa with a spoon and guacamole in the background.

Upscale Super Bowl Salsa Starring Roasted Tomatoes, Tomatillos, and Garlic

01/30/2014
When it comes to the Super Bowl, everyone loves the game-day classics, usually including such...
Diet / Dietary Guidelines / Food / Health / Nutrition / Recipe / Sauces / Science / Vegetables / Winter
Spicy tofu curry garnished with fresh herbs and served in a white dish.

Savory Swordfish in Tomato-Tamarind Sauce with Coconut Chutney

11/09/2013
Today's recipe is one of my "best dishes ever" according to my husband. Hardly a...
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A bowl of rich tomato-based stew with herbs and spices.

Indian Tomato Sauce with Tamarind and Coconut: So Many Uses

11/07/2013
I whipped up this sauce one day on a whim during the heart of tomato...
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A plate with a serving of purple sticky rice on a patterned cloth.

Tapenade with Olives, Toasted Walnuts, and Herbs

10/28/2013
Olive lovers, this one's for you. Or, if you think you don't like olives---I get...
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Food Matters Multimedia logo with spoon design.

For the Love of Pesto: 10 Recipes and Photographs to Inspire

10/22/2013
An inadvertent theme develops on my blog every now and again, as in today's homage...
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A bowl of green pesto garnished with pine nuts on a decorative plate.

Classic Basil Pesto (aka, Pesto Genovese) | Cooking Video

10/15/2013
A perfect way to use summer basil, pesto is the perfect sauce for pasta, sandwiches,...
Diet / Dietary Guidelines / Farmers' markets / Food / Health / Nutrition / Nuts / Recipe / Sauces / Summer / Video
A bowl of vibrant green chutney on a patterned surface.

Beyond Basil: Parsley Pistachio Pesto

06/09/2013
This post is dedicated to a few of my Facebook fans who asked me for...
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