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POST A COMMENT (226)Fig & Lemon Chicken for Ramadan or Anytime
Posted Mon, Oct 01, 2007, 2:59 pm PDTRamadan is the 30-day Muslim observance that celebrates the month the Qur’an (the Muslim holy book) was revealed. It culminates with the holy day…
POST A COMMENT (8)Light Fruit Smoothies You'll Love Year-Round!
Posted Tue, Sep 25, 2007, 5:05 pm PDTWhen I first tried the light Mexican fruit shakes called "liquados," I found them a revelation. The smoothie-like refreshers, sold at stands all…
POST A COMMENT (143)The Ultimate Apple Pancake
Posted Mon, Sep 24, 2007, 3:20 pm PDTWhen I was in graduate school outside of Chicago, I discovered the spectacular German Apple Pancake at The Original Pancake House, which was and still…
POST A COMMENT (194)It's All Greek to Me: Greek Dinner Made Easy
Posted Tue, Sep 11, 2007, 7:18 pm PDTIf you've never cooked Greek food at home, you might not realize how well it lends itself to quick preparations. Here's a fun and delicious...
POST A COMMENT (2)Celebrate the Jewish New Year with Honey Cake
Posted Mon, Sep 10, 2007, 1:41 pm PDTHoney cake has long been a tradition for the Jewish New Year, which begins at sunset, September 12th, and is celebrated for two days. The honey…
POST A COMMENT (0)The Ultimate Grilled Steak Sauce
Posted Fri, Sep 07, 2007, 12:52 am PDTThe national steak sauce in both countries is called chimichurri. It's a delicious blend of...
POST A COMMENT (0)Prolonging the Memory of Summer the French Way
Posted Tue, Sep 04, 2007, 10:51 pm PDTTo me, the most quintessential, late summer harvest foods (and my favorites to make this time of year) are the French vegetable...
POST A COMMENT (15)Caribbean Banana Cheesecake with Berries and Grand Marnier
Posted Thu, Aug 30, 2007, 2:54 pm PDTI made this Caribbean banana cheesecake with a cinnamon graham cracker and ground almond crust for a dinner party last week, and all my guests raved…
POST A COMMENT (11)8 After-School Snack Ideas from Around the World
Posted Tue, Aug 28, 2007, 8:13 pm PDTHere are ten fresh after-school snack ideas for your kids, from all over the world. And they're great for the whole family -- not just the kids.
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