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Tarragon Egg Salad

  • Tarragon Egg Salad
  • May 16, 2012
Spring means fresh herb bundles at local farmer's markets and groceries. One of my favorite fresh herbs is tarragon, with its anise, licorice...
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Lemongrass, cooking tips and salad "bowls"

  • Lemongrass and cooking/food tips
  • April 30, 2012
Lemongrass will add flavor to all your favorite foods (like a regular lemon), but is much more convenient to use (unlike a regular lemon). And it...
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Salad is healthy! But what about that dressing?

One of the true staples of a healthy diet is fresh vegetables. And a primary way that most people consume their uncooked veggies is in salad. After...
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Getting Omega-3s into your diet: fresh salmon nicoise pasta salad

Salmon is considered a super food, containing healthy Omega-3 fish oils that have been proven to help to lower the chance of sudden cardiac death...
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The Salads of Casa de Cuisine: Asian Sizzling Shrimp Salad

So, what is a salad? As opposed to what many believe, it is not a mound of greens slathered in an industrial gunk called a "dressing." It...
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Today is eat a peach day – throw them on your grill

Here is a simple and delicious recipe for grilled peaches with arugula, prosciutto and Parmigiano Reggiano cheese courtesy of Chef Riccardo Bosio...
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Two pasta dishes and a salad

  • pasta and salad
  • April 20, 2011
Broccoli and Garlic PastaThis is a light, tasty meal that only takes about 20 minutes (give or take). One of the ingredients,broccoli,is rich in...
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Italian Asparagus Salad Recipe

One of the pleasures of spring is enjoying the wonderful bounty our earth has to offer.This crisp asparagus salad embodies the best of the season....
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Eating Italian: Caprese Salad

An easy recipeFriends that have lived in Italy and now live in Jacksonville are a bonus when looking for authentic Italian recipes. Look to the...
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Why Cabbage?

Cabbage leaves should be firm. They should have fresh, crispy leaves with no browning. The darker the leaves, the more flavor they have. The stem...
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