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Diane has always loved food, and learning new and different ways to prepare it . She has been writing and teaching about food for many years and continues to cook her heart out, sharing that passion with others.

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How to grill salmon on a cedar plank

It is definitely grilling season here in Tampa Bay. Now if we could just get the weather to agree. This recipe is delightful cooked outdoors on the...
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A taste of Sweden at Ikea

We visited the Ikea store for the first time this past weekend. What a store! Being a foodie, I just wanted to go straight to the food court, but I...
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Rambutan - try these funny little fruits

These hairy looking little fruit are rambutan from Guatemalla. I found these this weekend at the Oceanic Supermarket in Tampa. I usually only see...
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Summer is here, cool off with Mexican ice pops

With the advent of warm weather comes the ice cream man. My family used to cool off with ice cream and those colored sugar water ice pops, until I...
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Thai coconut rice goes well with seafood and curry

Coconut rice is a lush comfort food. It is creamy, just barely sweet and rich with coconut flavor. When serving hot and spicy dishes, coconut rice...
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Quesadillas are an easy quick dinner recipe for a busy night

I love to serve Quesadillas, mainly because they are so cheap, versatile and a quick dinner recipe for a busy night. If you have tortillas and cheese,...
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How to make red beans and rice in the crock pot

This is such a simple recipe for red beans and rice, no fuss. The beans cook all day in the crock pot. Serve these beans over a bed of cooked rice, or...
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Fiesta slaw, a fresh Mexican slaw recipe featuring jicama and peppers

This is a fresh Mexican slaw recipe with a difference. I particularly enjoy this as a side dish when grilling. The jicama gives a lot of crunch, and...
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Cajun oven fried potatoes

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When Cook’s Illustrated published their recipe for Best Oven Fries last fall, I felt it was time to update my Cajun fried potatoes recipe. I...
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How to microwave corn on the cob

Finally, fresh corn season in Florida. Here is an easy recipe for how to microwave corn on the cob. I’m giving you directions for plain corn on...
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