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Tikka Masala Spaghetti Squash
Growing up in the 70’s with a working mom — a mom who did not care for the kitchen until later in life — I ate a fair amount of Betty Crocker’s Hamburger Helper. I probably helped her “cook” it and —...
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Roasted Kabocha Squash
Kabocha squashes look great as table decorations, but they are quite tasty, too. If you have ever passed on one of these small, 2 to 3 pound Japanese squashes because you weren’t sure what to do with...
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Butternut Squash Tacos
It’s no secret that Mexican food is my favorite cuisine. Tacos, burritos, tortas — I could eat them 24/7 and never get bored. While I’m not a vegetarian — not even close — I do love vegetables and all...
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No Recipe Needed
Sometimes you don’t need a recipe, you need an idea. Take this amazing tomato avocado ricotta toast for example. You don’t need a recipe, but you do need top notch ingredients. Start with the best...
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Purple Tomatillo Relish
Wandering through the farmers’ market last week, I spotted purple tomatillos. I had never seen them before, but I frequently cook with the green tomatillos that form the basis of salsa verde. You can...
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Cherry Tomato Bruschetta
First things first, is this crostini or bruschetta? And if it’s the latter, do you say broo-sheh-ta or broo-skeh-ta? Oh, who cares? Hush up and eat it. Why? Because it may be the single best piece of...
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Spiced Butternut Squash Soup
One bite of this spicy butternut squash soup and suddenly you’re walking through a canopied trail in the mountains, soaking up vibrant red and gold foliage, breathing crisp, clean air — at peace with...
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Review: Greens + Grains
We are just over a month into 2015 and I’m wondering how many New Year’s resolutions have been broken. I was awed by the number of people at the fitness center on January 2nd. It was a Friday and I...
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Cabbage, Potato & Bean Soup
Don’t even get me started on the near-90 degree weather Phoenix is experiencing this week. It’s just wrong. I shouldn’t complain, especially after seeing friends struggling with snowy conditions...
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Grilled Cheese: Spinach and Feta
When is a grilled cheese a melt, or when is a melt a grilled cheese? Until that pressing question is answered, may I present what I call a spinach and feta grilled cheese. (I know, there is no feta in...
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