Brussels Sprouts with Marsala Lime Dressing

While shopping for Christmas gifts last year we took our annual trip to the 5th Avenue Mall. Yup, you heard right, annual. As much as I would love to go on a mini rant about the fact that the shopping ‘situation’ in America is completely blown out of proportion, and don’t get me started on […]

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wet tamarind

I originally created this sauce for a green papaya salad, but soon discovered that it was great for a variety of uses. It’s particularly easy to toss on rice noodles, and it’s perfect to serve with mixed berries, but you can also use it to dress a cabbage slaw, or simply use it as a […]

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Pico De Gallo

I’m thinking it’s time I talked about something that’s moderately important to me, and that’s Mexican cuisine. I’m not Mexican, nor do I pretend to be, (if anyone cares) but I do love me some chili rellenos from time to time. In fact, I love me some enchiladas, beef tacos, chicken tacos, chicken fajitas, chicken […]

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