Show your sweetie a little love by making this dish and you’re bound to receive even more in return. It won’t weigh you down or make you feel sluggish either, so you can give your valentine the attention he or she deserves. You do...
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Butternut Squash Risotto with Roasted Tomatoes & Pepitas Recipe
I became very picky about risotto after cooking it day after day at Mary Elaine’s (R.I.P.) at The Phoenician. Freshly made, well-executed risotto should be pourable, not sticky or firm, and it should also be eaten immediately. There’s no way around the watchful hour...
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Court Bouillon Poached Shrimp with Creamy Dijon Sauce Recipe
I have fond memories of sitting at my grandma’s kitchen table as a child eating piles of classic shrimp cocktail on New Year’s Eve. While I still look forward to the classic on special occasions and Sunday dinners, my updated version of the recipe might...
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Turkey Tacos with Mango Salsa and Sriracha Aioli Recipe
After you’ve had your fill of turkey sandwiches, repurpose the rest of your leftover bird into tacos with a twist.
Since I work with the National Mango Board I am always concocting new recipes using this luscious, juicy fruit. Mangoes are loaded with antioxidants...
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Creamed Spinach Recipe
While simple sautéed spinach with garlic is frequently on my stovetop, I like to mix it up every once in awhile. This recipe rivals steak house creamed spinach, but is much lower in saturated fat, cholesterol and calories. If you’re a lover of goat cheese, substitute spreadable...
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