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When baking, follow directions. When cooking, go by your own taste. ~Laiko Bahrs

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Recipe: Vegetable Korma

This dish was definitely simple to make.  However, the flavors packed into this dish are far from simple.  The Indian inspired flavors pack a punch.  If you don’t like edamame, try tofu…or even some chicken strips.

 

Level of Difficulty Easy Recipe Rating Worth It Comments Basmati rice goes very well with this

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Recipe: Tuna and White Bean Salad

Try this salad for a fast weeknight meal.  The biggest thing you’ll do here in terms of cooking is drop some butter in the microwave for a few seconds.  The flavors are great.  Be sure to get good quality tuna packed in oil.  Drain it well and you’ll be fine.  If you’re still nervous,

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Recipe: Seared Scallops with Cauliflower Puree

This dish turned out quite well.  I’m not the biggest of scallop fans.  However, the simple preparation and the fact that this is my fifth or sixth time making scallops helped.  I wound up using the finger test for doneness.  Knowing that scallops can be like chewing through rubber if done improperly, I knew

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Recipe: Moroccan Carrot Soup

If you’re looking to make a quick cooking meal for dinner, try this soup.  It is also a great starter for a dinner party.  This carrot soup has such a simple, sweet taste.

Level of Difficulty Very Easy Recipe Rating Worth It Comments The only thing that I would recommend for this dish is

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Recipe: Shrimp and Pea Risotto

This recipe comes from Gourmet magazine.  I really do miss this magazine.  Though I subscribe to Food & Wine, Bon Appetit and Cooking Light, Gourmet remains my all-time favorite.  I’m currently reminiscing the old Gourmet by reading Ruth Reichl’s Garlic and Sapphires.  With such a legacy of personalities like Ruth and Sara Moulton, it

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Recipe: Chicken Souvlaki in Pita

After a day of yard- and house-work, I didn’t want to make anything too strenuous.  With a set of meals planned for the next week, this quick meal would be perfect for a weeknight family meal.  As garlic can be quite strong in raw form, I would recommend using less for your more sensitive

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Lenten Friday Dinner

During Lent, we observe meatless Fridays in our home.  In the land of the “Fish Fry,” it’s sometimes easier to go out for dinner on Friday nights.  This week, we decided to stay in and eat a quiet meal at home.  After seeing two shows this week preparing eggs to a foamy state and

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