Open face steak bomb bagel with steamed Romano beans

Open face steak bomb bagel with steamed Romano beans

This recipe was the winner recipe for the appetizer round of Grilling For Good, a charity concert and  grilling competition in which three Claremont amateur cooks challenged themselves Chopped-style to prepare the best dish out of a mystery basket...

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Chinese sesame cookies

Chinese sesame cookies

While Chinese cuisine is not particularly well-known for its desserts, there are a number of very traditional Chinese cookies that are usually offered during holidays, like the celebration of Lunar New Year. These unbelievably delicious and buttery sesame cookies...

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Hot sugar crust spiced apple cobbler

Hot sugar crust spiced apple cobbler

It's not everyday you find a recipe that really changes up a classic, and for the better! This spiced apple cobbler is inspired by Seattle chef Renee Erikson's much famed peach cobbler, in which hot water is poured over...

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Zucchini muffins with crystallized ginger and chocolate chips

Zucchini muffins with crystallized ginger and chocolate chips

Crystallized ginger is an underrated addition to many baked goods. Its zingy yet sweet bite is a great way to turn a basic recipe into something more sophisticated. We particularly like it when paired with chocolate and fruit, like...

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Italian flag pasta salad

Italian flag pasta salad

When your team is on a winning streak, what's better than to celebrate with food? In honor of Italy getting to the finals of Euro 2020 ( forza Italia!) I made this quick and delicious red white and green...

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Lasagne al pesto

Lasagne al pesto

The beauty of many Italian recipes from risotto to lasagne to pasta is that, once you get the technique down, you can swap the ingredients how you like and still end up with a very traditional and classic Italian...

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Cardamom Cranberry Rice Krispies treats

Cardamom Cranberry Rice Krispies treats

As an immigrant to the US, I still remember the first time I tried homemade Rice Krispies treats, and I was hooked. I couldn't believe three simple ingredients would result in such a tasty, easy treat. This recipe is a...

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Cinnamon gelée (Gelo di cannella)

Cinnamon gelée (Gelo di cannella)

While plant-based cooking is getting more and more popular, vegan and dairy-free desserts can sometimes be a bit of a challenge for your average home cook. That is why I was so happy when one of the Italian cooking...

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Marinated Mediterranean Roast Beef

Marinated Mediterranean Roast Beef

Chuck roast is a large, boneless cut of beef that comes from between the ribs and backbone. This cut contains a mix of tender and somewhat tough muscles, which makes it quite inexpensive. Marinating it in olive oil and...

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