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The Ideal Brunch Salad
Posted Mon, May 05, 2008, 1:58 pm PDTSalade Lyonnaise is perfect for brunch becuase it contains poached eggs, bacon, and homemade croutons. The dish comes from the city of Lyons in…
POST A COMMENT (2)How to Make That Greek Spinach Pastry
Posted Mon, May 05, 2008, 1:47 pm PDTThe Greek dish Spanikopita, with it's flaky phyllo dough and delicious spinach and feta cheese filling, is one of my favorite dishes for dinner or…
POST A COMMENT (1)Hawaiian Pasta Salad
Posted Mon, Apr 21, 2008, 5:13 pm PDTThis hearty, Japanese-influenced pasta salad has a light, slightly sweet dressing that is a nice change of pace from traditional recipes. Hawaiian…
POST A COMMENT (3)Sweet Potato Kugel for Passover
Posted Wed, Apr 09, 2008, 1:15 pm PDTPotato kugel (pudding) can be delicious, but tends to be dense and heavy. As a substitute, Jamaican sweet potato pudding is light, a little sweet,…
POST A COMMENT (1)Toss the Jar: Homemade Gefilte Fish for Passover
Posted Mon, Apr 07, 2008, 11:36 am PDTGefilte fish is usually purchased pre-made in a jar, but this is one dish that really pays to make from scratch. It is traditionally eaten at the…
POST A COMMENT (1)Easy Quiche 4 Ways
Posted Wed, Mar 26, 2008, 5:06 pm PDTQuiche always comes out well, so you can vary the fillings with great results. My 4 favorite variations are:
POST A COMMENT (3)A Whole New Pesto
Posted Tue, Mar 25, 2008, 5:20 pm PDTYou might not associate Italian food with South America, but there's actually a lot of Italian influence in countries such as Peru and…
POST A COMMENT (0)Easy Spring Dessert: Zabaglione With Berries
Posted Thu, Mar 20, 2008, 3:23 pm PDTZabaglione is the creamy dessert sauce you often see over berries in Italian restaurants. It's beautiful and so quick to make...
POST A COMMENT (0)Easter or Passover Dessert: Cheesecake Pudding
Posted Wed, Mar 19, 2008, 3:12 pm PDTA crustless, cheesecake pudding that's made in a clean, clay flower pot? It may sound crazy but it's delicious and perfect for Easter and Passover...
POST A COMMENT (1)Chinese Almond Jell-o
Posted Fri, Mar 14, 2008, 1:03 am PDTChinese-style Jell-o, also known as Almond Float is a light, delicious way to finish a meal...
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Elegant Orzo with Wilted Spinach and Pine Nuts
from: ASCALESEOrzo pasta with wilted spinach, feta cheese, tomatoes, and balsamic vinegar - goes well with fish or…