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Leather

At some point, the fruit roll-ups of my youth were re-christened; now they're fruit leathers.  This makes me think of furnit... 2 days ago From 5 second rule

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Take Five with Chef Christopher Kostow, About Competing on Sunday’s “Iron...

When I first started my Food Gal blog in 2008, Chef Christopher Kostow, who had just landed at the Restaurant at Meadowood re... 6 days ago From Food Gal

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Melanzane arrostite (Marinated Grilled Eggplant with Garlic and Mint)

One of my favorite ways to eat eggplant during the summer months is to grill and marinate them with a simple sauce of olive o... 8 days ago From Calabria from Scratch

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pickled carrots

Last week I had a pickling urge. Am I the only one who gets these kinds of urges? Anyhow, the pickling urge was strong. No v... 12 days ago From Brownies for Dinner

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Korean Beef Rice Bowl

Last week was “Sneak zucchini on  your neighbor’s porch day” – and lo and behold, I got a few on my doorstep. Except... 26 days ago From Steamy Kitchen

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A Quick Bread from my Pantry

This recipe was adapted from Beth Hensperger's The Best Quick Breads Cookbook. I say "adapted" cuz I made a few substitutions... 21 days ago From Workout then Cook!

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Quick and Easy and Oven-Free

"Oven-free" is the most important aspect of tonight's dinner since Thursday nights are my baking nights. This yummy bowl of T... 18 days ago From Workout then Cook!

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Julienne

  If it wouldn't shred my lips and cause all sorts of aesthetic, bloody chaos, I might make out with my julienne peeler. ... 22 days ago From 5 second rule

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Lafitte Shines After Dark

Perhaps you remember my post last month about lunching at Lafitte, the rather spirited, nonconforming San Francisco restauran... 14 days ago From Food Gal
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The people who sell you ready-made teriyaki sauce are ripping you off! Not only is it expensive, but the taste of the bottled... 43 minutes ago From Steamy Kitchen

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Mmm, Mmoon Empanadas

The Mmoon is rising in downtown San Jose. That would be the Mmoon empanada cafe to be exact. Two brothers from Argentina &#... About 7 hours ago From Food Gal

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A delicious pasta, by way of a good friend

My friend Stacie and her husband used to live in the flat upstairs. In many ways, it was an ideal arrangement: for one thing,... 5 days ago From The Hungry Dog

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Lies

  Yo.Here's what I hate: when bloggers who haven't posted in a long time reappear and say, Oh, I'm so sorry I haven't been... 6 days ago From 5 second rule

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kale chips

For any of you who read lots of food blogs like I do, kale chips are old news. I first saw crispy kale on Steamy Kitchen in ... 22 days ago From Brownies for Dinner

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Garden Creamery Sorbets Taste Fresh-Picked

I love a good, fruity, virtuous sorbet. But truth be told, it’s usually not quite as swoon-satisfying as a sinful scoop... 1 day ago From Food Gal

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Grilled Fig and Prosciutto Bruschetta with Arugula

(I apologize for the intermittent posts the last couple of weeks; it’s peak travel season for the L and A family.  Present... 1 day ago From Lemons and Anchovies

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The Most AWESOME Roast Beef Panini!

Why is this the most awesome Roast Beef Panini? Cuz it's got LOTS of meat, Swiss Cheese, Pickles, Tomatoes AND spread with Ho... 9 days ago From Workout then Cook!

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Out on a Weeknight?

Ok call us old but we don't usually go out on a weeknight anymore BUT on special occasions (like a friend's birthday), we can... 19 days ago From Workout then Cook!

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Creamy and Corny!

Can you believe I've never had Cream-Style Corn? I picked up a Delmonte can over the weekend to make some Creamy Corn Muffins... 7 days ago From Workout then Cook!

Zucchini and Corn Mashed Potato Cakes

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One thing that I really love about VB is that he appreciates my cooking, even the clunkers that I send to the table sometimes... 3 days ago From Veggies for Carnivores

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I Finally Got a Deep Fryer!

You cannot imagine how long I've wanted a Deep Fryer but Greg was always scared that I'd hurt myself so I never got one. (Act... 2 days ago From Workout then Cook!

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Easy Friday Night Dinner from the Fridge!

I had a lot of Garlic Cheese Spread left over from making my Cheesy Balsamic Chicken so I went online to find some use for it... 3 days ago From Workout then Cook!

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Sloppy Bombay Joes are the BOMB!

I didn't really watch The Next Food Network Star but I'm glad that Aarti Sequeira won cuz they really need some variety besid... 4 days ago From Workout then Cook!

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Hello, Limoncello

Hello, my citrusy , boozy friend that looks like summer sunshine in a glass. Have you made the acquaintance of everyone else... 4 days ago From Food Gal

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beef back ribs

Will you find another sweetheart In some far and distant land Sad and lonely now I wonder If our boat will ever land Ships... 5 days ago From Egg to the Apples

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Cheesy Balsamic Chicken Bake

Doesn't that name just sound yummy and look at all the pretty colors! I saw the idea of spreading cheese under the chicken sk... 5 days ago From Workout then Cook!

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The Easiest Biscuits EVER!

Having Bisquick around really does mean I can make biscuits in a flash. This is my foundation recipe and I just basically add... 5 days ago From Workout then Cook!

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simple. easy. delicious.

It doesn’t get much easier than this: marinated feta. I first saw marinated feta on my friend Kristen’s blog Passion 4 E... 5 days ago From Brownies for Dinner

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The Last Weekend in August

I got home from Seattle today with a mailbox full of fall catalogs. Yikes. Then I was talking to a friend and she mentioned h... 6 days ago From A Sweet Spoonful

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Orange + Pork = The Perfect Summer Combo!

We're finally getting some summer weather in SF so I decided to make a refreshing dinner to match. I always crave fruit (and ... 6 days ago From Workout then Cook!

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Can't Waste That Orange Zest!

I was planning on making some Pork Chops in Orange Sauce for dinner (post to come!) and didn't wanna waste the zest so I made... 6 days ago From Workout then Cook!

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a quick note

Hey, I’ve been meaning to tell you about something lately but kept putting it off. No, it’s nothing bad, but because it... 6 days ago From Brownies for Dinner

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“Top Chef” Wine and Whine

I dunno about you, but this season’s “Top Chef” on Bravo TV has got to be one of the least engaging and exh... 7 days ago From Food Gal

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Yummy Fish Adapted from Barefoot Contessa!

I was watching Barefoot Contessa over the weekend and Ina made some Mustard Roasted Fish that I really wanted to try. I did m... 7 days ago From Workout then Cook!

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tip: frozen lemon zest and juice

Remember all those lemons I didn’t know what to do with? Well, I decided to punt. I deferred my decision. I froze my asset... 7 days ago From Brownies for Dinner

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A Sweet Society

Executive Pastry Chef William Werner, one of the Bay Area’s top talents, won’t officially open his new Tell Tale ... 8 days ago From Food Gal

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Stuffed Meatballs Take 2!

On Sunday nights, I like to make a big meal so we have yummy leftovers for the week ahead. I had a craving for meatballs and ... 8 days ago From Workout then Cook!

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Lime Chipotle Turkey Sliders

All my life, this has been my idea of a good burger–simple, highlighting the big, bold flavor of a juicy beef patty.  I’... 8 days ago From Lemons and Anchovies

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Fall off the Bone Baby Back Ribs with Sweet Chili Sauce

There aren’t very many recipes that can boast “2 ingredients” and taste better than fall off the bone baby back ribs sm... 9 days ago From Steamy Kitchen

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Apricot walnut bars, and a houseguest

Did you forget about me, friends?There's been lots of work to do this week, plus we've had a houseguest. Our little buddy Dja... 9 days ago From The Hungry Dog

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Individual Apple Crisps

Hello, again–this time from my warm, cozy kitchen.  We had a fabulous time in Maui and I came back back refreshed, energiz... 15 days ago From Lemons and Anchovies

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chocolate chip cookie dough

That’s right, chocolate chip cookie dough on a stick. No baking required. Freeze it, dip it in chocolate, and then… Dan... 10 days ago From Brownies for Dinner

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lemon bars

Dear friends, I made lemon bars. I made them and I ate them and ate them. And then I sent them away. Truth: I cannot be le... 19 days ago From Brownies for Dinner

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SmartFarm Update

This, my friends, is the future home of the SmartFarm. There’s not much there now, but that right there is about 10-acres. ... 22 days ago From Steamy Kitchen

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Pasta con crema di zucchine

Here is one more recipe for you to use up all your zucchini. I created it back in the summer of 1983 for the first Zucchini F... 19 days ago From Calabria from Scratch

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Bruschetta with Roasted Tomatoes, Thyme and Feta

One of my foodie friends, Lisa of Authentic Suburban Gourmet, makes some mean crostini.  She never seems to run out of toppi... 13 days ago From Lemons and Anchovies

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10-Minute Shrimp and Mushroom Thai Curry

When all else fails, there’s always curry to fall back on. Despite all the beautiful food you see on this blog, I do have m... 20 days ago From Steamy Kitchen

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Summer Break

Do any of you remember as kids having to tell your class what you did over the summer? I do. There was the kid that rode all ... 11 days ago From Hands On Gourmet

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Fajitas + Trader Joe's Chicken-less and Beef-less Strips

This is my standard I-really-don't-have-time-to-cook-and-all-the-restaurants-are-closed-and-there's-no-way-I-will-eat-more-pi... 20 days ago From Veggies for Carnivores

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Tofu Gua Bao

Everyone loves comfort food that evokes good childhood memories. (Yes! Chalk that up as an universal truth -- along with "you... 17 days ago From Veggies for Carnivores

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creamsicle float

The last few weeks the temperature has been feeling almost fall-like, and I was starting to cook fall-like stuff. You know, ... 14 days ago From Brownies for Dinner

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Korean Kimchi Pancake

I love Korean food. After living in Los Angeles for a number of years, how can I not? Its abundance and my proximity to K-tow... 10 days ago From Veggies for Carnivores

Tamales with Calabacitas

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I'm not exactly sure why, but I love to stuff stuff into stuff. Don't believe me? Look here, here, here, here, here, here, he... 4 days ago From Veggies for Carnivores
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Kickin’ with Kiwi

When life gives you kiwi, make kiwi raita, of course. More precisely, when Zespri, the largest marketer of kiwifruit, sends ... 5 days ago From Food Gal

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Chocolate Pudding, Italian Style

I will shamelessly admit that, on occasion, I’ve eaten the store-bought six-pack pudding cups to satisfy a sweet craving. ... 7 days ago From Lemons and Anchovies

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Maui-Inspired Seafood Pasta

Hello from Maui!  We’re nearing the end of our weeklong stay on the island.  It’s been quite an enjoyable visit–baski... 19 days ago From Lemons and Anchovies

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Indian Dal Nirvana

I subscribe to multiple cooking magazines, their glossy photos serve as my “look book” for dinner ideas. But my favorite ... 12 days ago From Steamy Kitchen

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My Version of the ULTIMATE Lamb Curry!

Tyler's Ultimate is always on in the background while I'm getting ready in the morning and a while back, he made some Lamb Cu... 20 days ago From Workout then Cook!

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Cute Little Oatmeal Raisin Nut Bread!

I love my Williams Sonoma Muffins Cookbook and one of the recipes I've been meaning to try was the Oatmeal Raisin Bread. I me... 26 days ago From Workout then Cook!

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Because Everyday is Special!

It doesn't have to be a special occasion to spoil yourself with some yummy Eggs Benedict! It was another foggy Saturday in SF... 24 days ago From Workout then Cook!

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Farro salad with roasted tomatoes and shaved parmesan

I've been obsessed with farro ever since it started turning up in restaurants. First I had it at too-cool-for-school Beretta ... 14 days ago From The Hungry Dog

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A Calming, Meditative Dish from Chef David Chang

He may be known for his potty-mouth and explosive, imploding personality. But New York Chef David Chang of the mini Momofuku... 11 days ago From Food Gal

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Scenes From SF Chefs 2010

Didn’t make it to the SF Chefs 2010 extravaganza this past weekend at Union Square in San Francisco? No fear. HereR... 22 days ago From Food Gal