Zucchini Frittata Recipe

Zucchini Frittata Recipe

From the kitchen of Giuliano Hazan comes a dish that perfectly encapsulates the essence of home-cooked comfort. As someone who's had the pleasure of knowing Giuliano and his family, I can attest to the warmth and authenticity they bring to every recipe. This Zucchini...

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Miso Salmon with Orange and Fennel Recipe

Miso Salmon with Orange and Fennel Recipe

When we first moved into our house, I had carved out a small patch of land for the herb garden. Since the irrigation was a little messed up, the gardenette was close to a hose and small enough to be manageable daily. Once the main garden was built last October, I had...

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Cod with Hazelnut Browned Butter

Cod with Hazelnut Browned Butter

A few months ago, I thought it would be fun to make hazelnut milk. Yes, fun to make, fun to sip, but the concoction was so rich that sipping was all we could do....that is....until we discovered that adding a shot of Bailey's Irish Cream to it made it fantastically...

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Super Frico Grilled Cheese Sandwich

Super Frico Grilled Cheese Sandwich

Usually, the kitchen is loud....or should I say "lively" - the boys are running through with their Nerf guns, old-school Madonna playing on Pandora, me singing, "borderline....feels like I'm going to lose my mind...you just keep on pushing my love...." and Coco at my...

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Garlic Noodles with Miso Butter

Garlic Noodles with Miso Butter

This is a variation of one of the most popular recipes from my cookbook (Todd & Diane posted the recipe for Garlic Butter Noodles) and SteamyKitchen.com (Garlic Scallion Noodles). I've one-upped the recipe by adding in a spoonful of miso paste and throwing in...

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Lamb Burgers with Brie and Quick Pickled Red Onions

Lamb Burgers with Brie and Quick Pickled Red Onions

Lamb is crazy-expensive at our markets, it's actually cheaper to go to a fancy restaurants to order lamb chops than it is for me to cook at home.  Ground lamb prices are a little better, but still a splurge when compared to beef. Splurge I must (yum....lamb....)...

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Brussels Sprouts Chinese Sausage Recipe

Brussels Sprouts Chinese Sausage Recipe

The Chinese equivalent to bacon is Chinese Sausage, or "lap cheong" in Cantonese. If there's one ingredient that will make brussels sprouts your most favorite vegetable, it's Chinese Sausage (yes, even more so than bacon). Chinese Sausage is the secret ingredient to...

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Split Pea and Ham Soup

Split Pea and Ham Soup

Usually sometime during the holiday, we'll bake an entire bone-in ham. Split pea and ham soup is so surprisingly easy, especially in a pressure cooker. It takes about 3 minutes of chopping, 4 minutes of pressure cooking time and then 20 minutes to just let it sit. My...

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Easter Ham Recipe with Grilled Peaches

Easter Ham Recipe with Grilled Peaches

This Easter Ham recipe is light, simple and so delicious! Perfectly cooked ham, covered in a sweet and fruity glaze, perfect for spring and Easter! Why This Ham Recipe Is So Good A two-step Easter Ham recipe with an easy grilled peaches glaze. A delicious peach glaze...

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Grilled Honey Miso Wings

Grilled Honey Miso Wings

Just when I thought I could devote entire week to writing headnotes for my cookbook, Scott reminded me that corporate taxes were due end of the month. "End of the month!??? That's like in a few days! Why didn't you tell me before?" Of course, he did. Everyday for the...

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Broccoli Potato and Bacon Hash

Broccoli Potato and Bacon Hash

It's Spring Break and my boys think it's only right that I make them "weekend breakfasts" every morning, which means I need to channel my inner White on Rice Couple (when they were here last month, Todd & Diane made homemade waffles, bacon to order and...

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Spicy Steamed Mussels in Miso Broth

Spicy Steamed Mussels in Miso Broth

The once empty garage-turned-playroom-turned-moving boxes storage-area-turned-photography studio is now finally looking lived in, played in, worked in. In other words, it's a mess and I love it. The wire shelving that holds my props is now about to collapse from the...

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French Carrot Fennel Salad

French Carrot Fennel Salad

  I've known Béa, author of La Tartine Gourmande blog, ever since I first started blogging. The first time I saw her blog, I was just blown away - every photo made me daydream that I was on some kind of gorgeous picnic in heaven! (they do have picnics in heaven...

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Seafood Miso Noodle Soup

Seafood Miso Noodle Soup

This Seafood Noodle Soup has a delicious broth flavored with Japanese miso and packed with all kinds of seafood goodies! Shrimp, scallops and fish are mixed with mushrooms to create a hearty fresh soup! Why This Seafood Noodle Soup Is So Good A great dish for seafood...

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Miso Soup With Mushrooms And Tofu

Miso Soup With Mushrooms And Tofu

If you're craving savory Japanese flavors, then this Miso Soup with Mushrooms and Tofu will hit the spot! Miso soup, fortified with egg, silky mushrooms, tofu and whatever leafy greens - so good! Why This Miso Soup With Mushrooms Is So Good An easy miso soup that's...

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Frito Pie Recipe with 1 Hour Texas Chili

Frito Pie Recipe with 1 Hour Texas Chili

Frito Pie is a Texas delicacy, popular at county fairs and considered good tail-gaitin' eats. This Frito Pie recipe an easy treat to make - a 10 minute prep and then let the delicious texas chili simmer an hour on the stove. Rip open a package of Fritos, pour it on...

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Steak with Orange Miso Sauce

Steak with Orange Miso Sauce

We'll be posting miso recipes regularly for the next few months, I'm working with Marukome to develop recipes for their brand new Miso & Easy product with substitutions using regular miso paste. So, Miso & Easy is like instant miso in a...

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Crepes with Salted Lemon Butter Caramel

Crepes with Salted Lemon Butter Caramel

I've been pretty quiet on the cookbook development front - other than announcing that I scored a cookbook deal with a publisher that produces some of my very favorite books, Ten Speed Press, I haven't shared much. I think most authors will agree, the process of...

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Salt Cod with Potatoes over Rice – Bacalao Recipe

Salt Cod with Potatoes over Rice – Bacalao Recipe

This delicious Bacalao recipe serves up a flaked salt cod stew, married up with a whole host of colorful veggies. Give this traditional Portugese dish a try, you won't regret it! Why This Bacalao Recipe Is So Good An easy take on the classic Portuguese dish. ...

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Grilled Tofu Salad with Miso Dressing

Grilled Tofu Salad with Miso Dressing

Firm tofu is brushed with miso and pan-fried for the perfect quick and easy addition to any salad or bowl. Mix ginger, soy, and a few more flavors in with the miso for the finishing dressing to this grilled tofu salad recipe! It's nearly mid-January and I've been...

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