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Rice

Chestnuts, My New Love

October 3, 2009
Fresh Chestnuts

Chestnuts, my new love. Roasted, boiled, in a jam or with brown rice and sesame seeds. How have I never cooked with fresh chestnuts before…

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California Paella

May 18, 2009

This may upset a few people. Before I even say it, I’m going to apologize up front because I do not mean any disrespect. The thing is, I’ve traveled through Spain, I’ve been to Valencia, and I was not impressed with the paella. That sounds crazy, doesn’t it? Logically, it would mean that I just [...]

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Pan-Roasted Cauliflower with Sun-Dried Tomato Pesto & Wild Rice

March 30, 2009

Earthy and dense, cauliflower can easily turn a vegetarian side dish into a hearty main course. Unlike the distinct flavor of, say, broccoli, cauliflower blends itself into its surrounding flavors and complements even the spiciest of dishes. This particular recipe combines a pesto made of sweet sun-dried tomatoes, green garlic and walnuts, with wild rice [...]

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Chili-Rubbed Red Snapper with Spicy Chipotle Sauce

February 26, 2009

One big difference between Brooklyn and Berkeley is the fish. I I should have expected this, now that I live miles from the Pacific Ocean instead of the Atlantic. I have to say though, Brooklyn has great fish. My local fishmonger was Fish Tales in Cobble Hill, and not only did they have incredibly fresh [...]

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