When you see “1 orange” in the ingredient list of a recipe, your likely gut reaction is to just grab any orange, like Valencia or Navel. But there are other choices that you might not have considered. From extra-sweet Cara Caras to dark-pigmented Moro...
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Halibut en Papillote with Cherry Tomatoes, Capers & Garlic
Steam up veggies, fresh halibut in parchment paper
There are very few proteins that I simply bake without first searing or browning. You will usually end up with a lackluster lump of pale meat if you skip this step. Fish prepared en papillote (in paper–parchment),...
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Spanish Cocktail Meatballs with Piquillo Pepper Tomato Sauce, Bonus Spain Pics
Fried or boiled? That is the question. While pan-frying meatballs yields a deliciously caramelized crust, the final product is likely to be in the shape of a pyramid, rather than round, because the heavier sides may sag while cooking. A simmered meatball, however, will...
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Recipe: Buffalo Chicken Breast Skillet with Celery, Carrots & Scallions
Clean Eating Buffalo Chicken Breast Skillet
Dripping Buffalo sauce. Crispy chicken skin. Creamy bleu cheese dressing. Crunchy celery sticks. I crave this heavenly combination, especially during football season, but am glad to partake any time of the year. At least in my mind. While I...
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Mom’s Oven-Fried Shrimp and Vegetable Eggroll Recipe with Soy-Mustard Sauce
Everytime I make the trip to visit Mom, she asks beforehand, “What would you like for dinner?” I always respond, “Your eggrolls”. When I was a kid, “Eggroll Night” was a special time. Mom’s recipe calls for deep-frying (not that there’s anything wrong with...
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Steve’s German Spaghetti
Bacon makes its way into our home on special occasions, and upon uncovering a package leftover from Father’s Day in the freezer, it didn’t take us long to decide how to use it. This spaghetti recipe comes from my husband’s mother, passed down from...
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