Sweet Pepper Quinoa Superfood Sauce

I am truly in love with mini sweet peppers. Sure, I love the big bell pepper variety, but those little gems are something else. They are super duper. And, when paired with the amazingness of ancient grain quinoa and the subtle sweet and savory of both cardamom and garlic, you’ve got some awesomesauce on your…

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Polenta Lasagna Layers

I had a hankering for lasagna once again. But this time I wanted to make it a little more exotic. Well, layers of polenta aren’t exactly exotic… but a little coriander, a little cumin, fresh oregano, and a  hearty bit of blue cheese definitely make this lasagna more than a tad out of the ordinary….

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Creamy Chive Risotto Balls with Chicken

One of my best friends growing up came from a Korean household. This meant that much of my time spent with her was spent enjoying a plethora of Korean cuisine. (No, I never did grow to enjoy the smell of kimchee). It also meant I created many a memory of scooping out the last of…

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Crispy Cheddar Bacon Ball and Avocado Salad

It’s kinda like a BLT…but with a little more style. more pizzazz and more greenery… You know I can’t resist my veggies, particularly when it comes to greens. And when fresh cilantro and lime are involved, all resistance is null and void in our house. Crispy Cheddar Bacon Ball and Avocado Salad 1 lb. 85%…

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Persian Lime Parsnip Purée

Yes, I am one to exaggerate. It only happens from time to time… In this instance, however, I am not overstating my method and enthusiam. We absolutely love, love, love the simple combination of sea salt, lime, and cilantro. It actually all began on a trip to India for my husband, when his poor gut simply…

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Grilled Mediterranean Steak Roulade

The spice and flavor combination in this creation is not necessary “mediterranean,” but it’s unique and interesting and is inspired by different elements of the mediterranean, I suppose. And besides, I’m constantly dreaming of the warmth and sunshine offered along the French and Italian Riviera and the Mediterranean Sea. And, since I wrote the recipe,…

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