Easy Barbecue Ribs top Summer Favorites
I tried to drive into Costco on the 3rd of July and quickly realized I would not find a parking space, so I left asap. What was I thinking! I wanted to purchase some ribs to make on the weekend - no...
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Chobani Sundaes…Sweet and Savory
Prep 10 mins Eat 10 mins Doesn't everyone love Chobani? or Cho, as it's known by its fans. Authentic Greek Yogurt. Chobani Sundaes - what a fun, healthy treat. Make them savory. Make them swee...
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Southwestern Quinoa Salad with Chile-Lime Vinaigrette
Prep 10 mins Cook 15 mins Eat 25 mins On Cinco de Mayo I made this Southwestern Quinoa Salad for about 50 people following our church service at Holy Nativity where I teach cooking classes. We ...
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Pakoras = Indian Veggies fried in a Garbanzo Bean Batter
Pakoras: Prep 30 mins Cook 5 mins Eat 35 mins Mint Chutney: Prep 10 mins Eat 10 mins Tamarind Sauce: Prep 2 mins Cook 8 mins Eat 10 mins Pakoras were new to me. They have the dre...
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Braised Brussels Sprouts with Bacon or Not
Braised Brussels Sprouts with bacon at our Elegant Valentine Dinner Cooking Class came from the Culver City Farmers Market Prep 5 mins Cook 10 mins Eat 15 mins The hot new-old vegetable las...
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Yam and Swiss Chard or Kale Gratin
Prep 10 mins Cook 25 mins Eat 35 mins It was a KalePalooza at our January Food Bloggers of Los Angeles event. I decided to repurpose my Yam & Swiss Chard Gratin I made for Thanksgiving...
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Turkey Stock from your Holiday Turkey…10 minutes hands-on time.
Prep 10 mins Cook & Wait 3 1/2 hours Ready 3:40 Don't throw away those turkey bones. Those turkey bones or chicken bones and giblets that are headed for the trash can are valuable s...
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Sweet Potato Pie at our Thanksgiving Feast
Prep 30 mins Cook 45 mins Eat 1:15 hours We celebrated Thanksgiving early. The Food Bloggers of Los Angeles all got together to celebrate our third birthday with a feast fit for...well a lo...
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Grilled Pizza…no oven mess and a crisp crust!
Prep 10 mins Wait 35 mins Cook 10 mins Eat 55 mins In preparation for our October 11, 2012 Pizza class, I'm thinking back to our August Garden to Table Cooking Class, when we made the most am...
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Make Red Tomato Gazpacho before summer tomatoes disappear!
Prep 30 mins Cook 10 mins Wait 2 hours Eat 40 mins or 2:40 Like a fine wine, this Red Tomato Gazpacho improves with age. My age that is. Some years ago, I tasted gazpacho in a Los Angeles resta...
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