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Do you celebrate St. Patrick’s Day? Even if you don’t wear green or watch a parade on March 17th, you pick up a green bagel or some Irish soda bread and end the day with wine and Irish cheeses, a green cocktail, or an Irish Coffee. Or, you can make a traditional Irish or Irish-themed…
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[1] Assorted chiles that are popular in U.S. kitchens (photo courtesy Melissa’s). [2] Cayenne chiles (photo courtesy Good Eggs). Wild chiles have been a part of the diet in the Americas since about 7500 B.C.E. While the first chile may have been domesticated in Bolivia, the oldest known traces of have been found in…
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It’s a happy day when we discover a new food. We discovered celtuce [photo #1] in our local Chinatown. There are a number of fruits and vegetables in Chinese cuisine that are unfamiliar to non-Chinese Americans. They move slowly into the hands of mainstream American chefs, and then trickle down to home cooks. One of…
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[1] Mmm, mmm: black lentil chile with our favorite trimmings (photo courtesy Bittersweet Blog). [2] Black lentils (photo courtesy InHarvest). [3] Use black sesame seeds to garnish (photo courtesy NDTV). Thinking of how to get through the Super Bowl without packing in calories and cholesterol? Like chili as Super Bowl fare? This better-for-you vegan…
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Avocado halves garnished with black and white sesame seeds, at Bo’s Kitchen. We often enjoy an avocado half for breakfast, plain or with a splash of balsamic vinegar. We also have it as a first course with lunch or dinner. While we’ve filled the centers with everything from tuna salad to marinated cherry tomatoes…
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