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A white plate topped with rice and vegetables.

Black Rice, Butternut Squash, Orange & Cashew Salad and Two Science Experiments

06/19/2012 |

Last week I noticed Black Rice had appeared at my Ralphs Market for the first time and was totally intrigued,…

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Mango & Banana Salsa with Talapia

05/24/2012 |

Mango Madness #3 is Mango & Banana Salsa with Talapia, one of my favorite dishes using mangos. I could hardly…

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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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Lamb & Shrimp Kabobs with Red Harissa

03/04/2012 |

I love lamb in all its guises. So when I ran across this Lamb & Shrimp Kabobs with Red Harissa…

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Cadillac Culinary Challenge Oct 15, 2011, Irvine, CA Chef Mary Sue Milliken vs. Chef Yvon Goetz

10/25/2011 |

Aji Amarillo Ceviche by Chef Mary Sue Milliken The Cadillac Culinary Challenge I attended took place on a beautiful, hot,…

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A bowl of food with rice and vegetables.

Quinoa Salad with Pistachios, Currants and Dried Apricots Kissed with Orange, Rice Vinegar and Sesame Oil

08/18/2011 |

This week we had a potluck at my work and when it was announced, I knew I wanted to make…

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A bowl of soup with meatballs and cilantro.

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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A small pastry with meat and vegetables on top.

Blackened Salmon Tarts With Mango Salsa

04/06/2011 |

The inspiration for this Salmon Tart came from a photo I had in my file. I have a big collection…

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A bowl of soup and a cup of broccoli.

Sweet Potato and Coconut Soup with Thai Pesto

10/20/2010 |

Right around this time of year I start trying to figure out what I am going to serve for our…

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A plate of fish with sauce and lemon.

Grilled Whole Red Snapper with Ginger Sweet Chili Sauce

08/09/2010 |

I have come to the conclusion that we are not having Summer in 2010. Today the high in Manhattan Beach…

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