Pork

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DIY Gyoza Wrappers + My New Apartment

03/25/2014 |

Isn’t it amazing what you can do with a little flour and water? I wanted to make pot-stickers, but I’m…

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Huevos Rancheros

08/21/2013 |

Ok, let’s face it, I’m culturally deprived. Here I am, I’ve lived in Los Angeles since 1972, where there are…

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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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Vietnamese Happy Pancakes with a Killer Dipping Sauce

06/17/2013 |

The March 2013 issue of Food and Wine Magazine had a great article called 20 Best-Ever Recipes. The Best Vietnamese…

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Grilled Pork & Pineapple Burger

05/21/2013 |

I am a cooking magazine junkie. If I am ever missing, just look for me in front of the magazine…

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Mango-Glazed Bacon

05/19/2012 |

Ok, all you bacon addicts, this one is for you. I know you’re out there, because my BBQ Bacon-Wrapped Shrimp…

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Pork Tacos with Achiote & Grilled Pineapple

05/02/2012 |

To help celebrate Cinco de Mayo this year, I thought I would cook up some tacos. But not just your…

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Spicy Sausage Pizza Stuffed Mushrooms

01/15/2012 |

Do you have your plans all ready for Super Bowl Sunday? Your guest list and your shopping list for all…

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Tomatillo Albondigas Soup & Two Tomatillo Tales

08/08/2011 |

Tale One One afternoon last week my doorbell rang, which was a surprise, because I wasn’t expecting anyone. I opened…

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Mirepoix Meatloaf Recipe ~ Simple & Easy

03/16/2011 |

After writing my post about Leftover Oddments Soup and mentioning the best leftovers possible – meatloaf sandwiches – all of…

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