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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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White Fish Ceviche with Peruvian Aji Amarillo Peppers Marinated in Lime Juice and Ginger

11/20/2011 |

This recipe was inspired by the one tablespoon of Ceviche prepared by Mary Sue Milliken that I had at the…

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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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Blue Baby Potato Salad

09/22/2011 |

I have several ways I usually prepare potatoes: mashed, baked, fried, in latkes, in potato salad, Potatoes Anna, scalloped potatoes,…

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Butternut Squash and Tagliatelle with Red Pepper Sauce, Lemon and Arugula

11/08/2010 |

Fall is here for sure, because Daylight Savings Time ended in Los Angeles today. The sun is lower and the…

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