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Tagine of Chicken

Is January really almost over? I can’t believe I haven’t had the chance to share the Tagine of Chicken I made for a dinner party last month.  The recipe is by Colin Cowie, a party planner and author of several entertaining books. The Tagine is a one pot dish and has this great blend of [...]

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Espresso Shortbread

Looking for new cookie recipes I discovered these Espresso Chocolate Shortbread cookies over at Smitten Kitchen.  How can you go wrong with espresso and chocolate and shortbread.  I was sold at the recipe but then I took a bite.They melt in your mouth. These are from Dorie Greenspan’s “Baking From My Home to Yours”.  It [...]

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Roasted Banana Bars with Brown Butter Pecan Frosting

I am part of the 10in2010 group with the goal of eating healthier and getting more exercise. Looking through Cooking Light online I found these amazing Roasted Banana Bars with Brown Butter Pecan Frosting. People looked at my skeptically when I said it was from Cooking Light. It was all I could do to not [...]

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Roasted Pears in Caramel Sauce

We had a tornado in Southern California yesterday.  I have lived here all my life and don’t think I ever heard of one.  We are getting pounded by rain.  I walked out of my office to a river running down the street. I try not to complain knowing we are seriously spoiled with beautiful weather [...]

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Arugula, Date, Parmesan and Almond Salad

Happy New Year everyone.  2010 is here and I have lots planned for Adventures In The Kitchen this year. It is the time of year where we set goals for the year.  One of mine is to eat healthy more consistently and exercise 3 x’s a week.  I am also planning to bring healthy lunches [...]

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