Alicia Ross
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Braised lamb shanks, couscous fill the bill for a rustic dinnerFeb 03, 2016 5:10 am - Lamb shanks are perfect for a slow cooked meal. They may be the toughest part of the lamb, but braising them slowly yields a tender, falling-off-the-bone result. The lon...
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Guatemala trip means avena con leche recipe at homeDec 31, 1969 6:00 pm - My favorite part of travel is sampling a whole new cuisine. In fact, I make a point not only to sample but also to bring back recipes to try to duplicate the flavors at ...
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Tilapia is too good to enjoy only during summerJan 27, 2016 4:16 pm - I have a misguided habit of thinking tilapia is only a spring or summer fish. But because tilapia is a farmed fish that can be bought in individually packaged fillets, i...
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Delightful bean stew will have you humming in the kitchenJan 20, 2016 5:19 am - Every time I make any kind of bean stew, I have a moment of sophomoric humor when I must at least hum the "beans, beans" rhyme. I know I'm not the only one out there, so...
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Spanish omelets perfect to make for guests ahead of timeJan 15, 2016 5:14 am - A Spanish omelet (or Tortilla Espanola) is a classic tapas dish served all over Spain. But it's so easy to make that we can enjoy it at home, too. There are as many vari...
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Oven-roasted chicken doused with wine for extra flavorJan 08, 2016 5:11 am - How do you make sure you cook chicken through without overdoing it? One way is to sear it in a hot oven for 20 minutes and then splash it with a good dose of white wine....
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Salted caramel popcorn perfect for holiday 'grazing'Dec 24, 2015 3:47 am - This time of year my family tends to have one big meal together and the rest of the day we snack. We affectionately call our snacking around the kitchen table “grazing....
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Thinly sliced potatoes make classic dinner presentationDec 19, 2015 5:54 am - I've always liked the impressive appearance of Hasselback potatoes. You know, those potatoes roasted into flawless fans still attached at the bottom. But given my knife ...
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Pepper jack crackers are easy to make and versatileDec 10, 2015 7:15 am - What's better than cheese and crackers? Cheese in your crackers! And you can make yummy cheese crackers right in your home kitchen. In fact, homemade crackers are even ...
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Chicken-veggie spread a nice change from sweet holiday fareDec 04, 2015 5:13 am - What we need this time of year is a recipe that's festive, but not fussy. Flexible recipes can be counted on for parties, potlucks and visiting friends and family. We al...