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Impromptu Sushi Dinner

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We were in the mood for sushi, so my daughter and I went shopping at Mitsuwa Marketplace (http://www.mitsuwa.com/english/index.html) and whipped up this sushi feast. We love Mitsuwa Marketplace.  All of their seafood is super fresh and top quality. We got … Continue reading

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Pecan Linzer Cookies with Strawberry Filling

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I love these cookies! The pecans give them a delicate flavor. The cookies themselves aren’t too sweet. As you can see by the pictures I filled some with lemon curd. Yum! INGREDIENTS 2 cups of Flour (a little more for … Continue reading

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Truffle Mac n’ Cheddar Cheese

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  I was craving some comfort, the kind that can only be derived from macaroni and cheese. This took me all of about 10 minutes to make and it was so deliciously satisfying. I had some leftover plain cooked macaroni … Continue reading

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Lentil & Sausage Soup with Fennel

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I love to make hearty soups that are actually the main course.  This lentil and sausage soup is extremely delicious and satisfying.  I never measure (except when baking), so you don’t have to follow the directions exactly, you can mix … Continue reading

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Chocolate Melt Cakes

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  This is the perfect Valentine’s dessert… in case you’re cooking a fantastic dinner for your honey! Serves 6 INGREDIENTS 1 ½ cups unsalted butter (room temperature) plus a little more to coat the soufflé cups Granulated sugar (about ¼ … Continue reading

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Quick & Easy Miso Soup

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  Nothing beats a steaming bowl of miso soup! It’s so easy to prepare and in just a few minutes you have a wonderful soothing soup. You can add other ingredients if you’d like… udon or soba noodles, shaved carrot, … Continue reading

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How well do you know your sugar?

Ahhh… the sweet life.  Sugar!  We all crave it at one time or another.  I know I definitely need my chocolate fix now and again, and again, and again. For over 2,000 years all natural sugar has been the sweetener … Continue reading

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Zucchini Flower Blossoms stuffed with Goat Cheese & Hearts of Palm

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These stuffed zucchini were delicious!  I bought them at the Farmers’ Market. They are very fragile and should be cooked within a day or two.  I wasn’t sure what I was going to stuff them with, but I knew I … Continue reading

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Poached Pears

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I made the red dot design on the plate by taking a little bit of the syrup and mixing it with a teaspoon of cherry jam (making sure not to get any cherry pieces in it). Once it was smooth … Continue reading

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Shrimp Potstickers with Soy Dipping Sauce

I love potstickers!  They’re easy and fun to make at home.  You can make these using ground ground chicken or pork instead of the shrimp.  If so, you can skip using the food processor and instead mix the ingredients in … Continue reading

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Carrot Cake with Cream Cheese Frosting

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Ok, get ready for some super deliciousness – ’cause this is the best Carrot Cake I’ve ever tasted… if I must say so myself! INGREDIENTS 2 cups of Flour 2 tsp Baking Powder 1 1/2 tsp Baking Soda 1 teaspoon … Continue reading

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Creamy Artichoke Soup

Serves 6 Some people are intimidated by artichokes… well, maybe not the ones in the can, but I’m talking about a whole fresh raw artichoke. Those pointy leaves can really hurt! In my opinion, they are worth the effort. If … Continue reading

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Cilantro Pesto Sauce

This sauce is delicious with fish and seafood.  It’s actually wonderful with anything.  I love it with whole wheat pasta.  There’s something about the nuttiness of the pasta and the sauce that works for me.  Enjoy!! INGREDIENTS 1 teaspoon cumin … Continue reading

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