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  • Mushrooms impart earthy flavor to satisfying soup

    I love mushrooms for their flavor, texture and meatiness. It's almost odd to say so, but mushrooms do have a texture and deep flavor that...

  • Happy accident becomes a simple chicken recipe

    I often have trouble trying to reinvent chicken. It's particularly difficult with limited time and a 5-year-old with a picky palate. So...

  • Bring on the tofu

    Tofu is the amazing chameleon of high-protein foods. It can add a variety of textures and be prepared several ways: sauteed, steamed,...

  • Sweets for your sweetie

    It's ironic that I was at my thinnest in pastry school. Surrounded by sugar, butter, chocolate, nuts, marzipan and caramel, the hard work...