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Andouille and Chicken Jambalaya
I’ve said it before and I’ll say it again: There are very few recipes that I make more than once. But I’d readily recreate this andouille and chicken jambalaya for myself, family or friends. It’s that...
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Brown Butter Leek and Turnip Soup
Thanksgiving came and went – and I barely set foot in the kitchen. That’s because the family gathered for lunch at Su Hong Eatery to celebrate the holiday. And while my parents invited us kids over...
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Cream of Tomato Soup (for a Cold Day)
In the mood for something mmm, mmm good? If you’re nodding your head yes, you must make a pot of this cream of tomato soup ASAP. The recipe is quick to prepare and calls for a short list of...
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Lentil Soup with Pasta
What a wet weekend! On Sunday, it rained nonstop and so I holed up indoors and made a big pot of lentil soup with pasta. Home cooking hit the spot after two consecutive nights of eating out (first at...
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Roasted Bell Pepper and Carrot Soup
I first flipped through The Love & Lemons Cookbook when I was staying at an Airbnb in Amsterdam last July. (Shh … don’t tell the homeowners.) The recipes were right up my alley. So you can imagine...
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Garlicky Tomato Pasta
A few weeks ago, I purchased a pound of cocktail tomatoes at the College of San Mateo Farmers’ Market. When I got home, I immediately cut up some to put in a salad. Lucky for me, the vendor saw a...
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Fusilli with Sausage and Eggplant
After savoring a serving of radiatore with beef and pork Bolognese sauce at Grassa a few weeks ago, I craved more pasta. So I whipped up this fusilli with sausage and eggplant to satisfy my hunger. I...
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Creamy Tomato Basil Soup
There are few foods I crave on a regular basis. Tomato basil soup is one of them. And since the weather turned from unseasonably warm to brisk and breezy, I’m hankering for a big bowl of the...
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Farfalle with Sausage and Chard
I can’t believe it’s been nearly two years since I’ve become a Cal-O Creator. The folks at Cal-Organic Farms have spoiled me with boxes upon boxes of fresh produce over the past 21 months – and I’ve...
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Sungold Tomato Pasta
Two Saturdays ago, I was browsing the Ferry Plaza Farmers Market and spotted some Sungold tomatoes that were too pretty to pass up. So I purchased a pint and put them on my kitchen counter … and...
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Dried Mushroom and Barley Soup
I am so ready for warm weather. But until then, I’m relishing wintry fare. Case in point: I cooked a big pot of dried barley and mushroom soup and downed a bowl for lunch and dinner nearly every day...
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Squash au Vin
Spring is around the corner, but it’s still brisk and breezy here in the Bay Area. So I decided to prepare a hearty stew to help fight the chill – namely, Chris Morocco’s squash au vin. As soon as I...
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One-Pot French Onion Soup Pasta
So, we’re in week three of lockdown. I don’t know about you, but I’ve consumed a lot of carbs in quarantine. They’re so darn comforting and delicious. Whether it’s an old-fashioned donut for...
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Creamy White Bean Soup with Kale
Apparently, I was in the mood to make soup over the weekend. Using only provisions from the fridge and pantry, I whipped up a batch of creamy white bean soup with kale. The following morning, I...
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Easy Minestrone Soup
As much as I enjoy transforming leftovers into bestovers, I love working with quality products. For example, I threw together a batch of easy minestrone soup to utilize a bunch of good ingredients in...
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Creamy Potato, Leek and Celery Soup
On Monday, Gov. Gavin Newsom announced a major reopening rollback in California amid escalating COVID-19 cases. While it’s a smart move, I no longer see a light at the end of the tunnel. And so I’ve...
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Pasta Primavera
What a difference a week makes. Last Wednesday, I was hobbling around in moderate pain due to getting stitches in my left knee. And I was really worried about Rookie because she wouldn’t drink water...
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Creamy Corn Pasta with Mint
I’ve been hooked on a handful of things lately. So I thought I’d share the highlights, in case you’re looking for new content to consume. On the table: Creamy corn pasta with mint – It’s luscious yet...
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Pasta with Bacon, Greens and Italian Butter Beans
My nighttime routine hasn’t changed much since early 2019: Crawl into bed (around 9 p.m. these days), snuggle up to Rookie and peruse Food52’s YouTube channel. I’ve moved on from viewing Bon Appétit...
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Manhattan Clam Chowder with Homemade Oyster Crackers
I don’t know about you, but I could easily subsist on soup in the fall and winter. Whether a creamy bisque or chunky chowder, I’m happy to down a bowl for breakfast, lunch and dinner. Paired with...
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