Appetizers

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Spring Rolls with 8 Dipping Sauces

08/13/2013 |

When I returned from my son’s wedding in May, after having my new daughter-in-law show me how to make spring…

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Spicy Grilled Shrimp with Green Yuzu Kosho Pesto

07/29/2013 |

I have really been enjoying cooking with this new-to-me ingredient, yuzu kosho. So far I have made Grilled Scallops with…

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Grilled Tomatoes with Red Yuzu Kosho and Sansho

07/11/2013 |

Ok, so you were intrigued with my Grilled Scallops with Red Yuzu Kosho Vinaigrette, had to make them, acquired both…

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Gaufrette Potato Crisps & Traina Sun Dried Tomato Ketchup

03/31/2013 |

Do you have a person in your life who asks what you want for Christmas, and no matter how obscure…

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A close up of two pieces of bread with cheese

Danish Smørrebrød ~ Herring & Apples on Rye

03/10/2013 |

I am very glad to be back, after not posting for almost two weeks. I was knocked out by a…

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Golden Orange Almond Biscotti Sprinkled With Turbinado Sugar

02/05/2013 |

Here I am, still posting about what I made for my Christmas dinner. And this is not the last one…

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Three Cheese Stuffed Puff Pastry Pinwheels

01/28/2013 |

Last year around this time my local Ralph’s Market sent out a little brochure with a great appetizer recipe, Bacon…

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A white tray with six pastries on it.

Top 10 Recipes of 2012

01/03/2013 |

Happy New Year Everyone! I hope 2012 was as great a year for you as it was for me and…

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Food Bloggers L.A. Holiday Cookie Exchange 2012

12/29/2012 |

If you are looking for a last minute cookie recipe for your New Year’s celebration, you have come to the…

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A close up of a sandwich on a bun

Spicy Korean BBQ Turkey Sliders with Sesame Ginger Slaw

12/16/2012 |

My Food Bloggers Los Angeles group recently held their annual Cookie Exchange and Cookbook Swap at the home of Erika,…

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