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Nov
28
Turkey with Corn Dumplings
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For the first time in a long time, I did not roast a turkey for Thanksgiving. Instead, I took a little holiday and let someone else shoulder the responsibility of the grateful feast. And though it was liberating, and allowed me to enjoy the meal without the stress of the prep, I did miss cooking [...]
Nov
22
Salvadoran Red Bean & Loroco Soup, Under Pressure
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Salvadoran red beans are small and dark, dark red. Our neighborhood Salvadoran grocery store sells easily 15 different brands of these beautiful little beans, all imported from El Salvador. They have a fresh, sweet flavor and rich, creamy texture. Loroco is a yellow flower bud, also from El Salvador, and is often used as a [...]
Nov
17
Shrimp & Quinoa
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Quinoa is a fantastic nutty-tasting grain, commonly used in South American cooking. You can find it more and more in grocery stores here in the U.S., and I strongly encourage you to give it a try. This recipe came about as I was looking for a little twist on my Shrimp & Grits recipe. This [...]
Nov
10
Apple Cider Pork Kebabs
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Need a reward after raking up a yard’s worth of leaves? How about some yummy grilled pork & vegetables? Although I’ve often put beef or lamb on kebabs, I seem to have ignored pork, for the most part. The apple cider brine is a tasty touch, and I don’t think anyone will be surprised to [...]
Nov
5
John’s Cincinnati Chili
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Well, there are about a million recipes out there for this particular chili, but, surprisingly, if you try to explain Cincinnati Chili to someone, you are quite likely to get a big, skeptical, WTF stare. Here’s the deal, as I understand it. Cincinnati Chili is set apart from other chilis by a few characteristics, which [...]
Nov
1
Apple Sangria
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Here’s a really simple variation on the classic Spanish fruit & wine cocktail. Refreshing, fruity, rich, dark, and reminiscent of the golden afternoons of autumn, it’s the perfect cocktail to accompany a November sunset. Try to find some freshly pressed apple cider at your local farmers’ market, but if you can’t find that, another option [...]