Food
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Crispy Shrimp in Spicy Cajun SauceMar 07, 2011 11:00 pm - 1 cup reduced-fat mayonnaise ¼ cup honey 3-4 teaspoons hot sauce, to taste 3 teaspoons Cajun seasoning blend, or to taste 3 teaspoons salt, divided Peanut or vegeta...
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Tangy Caper Asian Pear Shrimp SaladMar 07, 2011 11:00 pm - 6 ounces peeled and deveined raw shrimp (8 or 9 shrimp total) 1 tablespoon olive oil, preferably cold-pressed 1 tablespoon Dijon-style mustard (see note) Freshly sq...
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Barbecue flavor delivered indoorsMar 07, 2011 11:00 pm - The patches of hardened snow recently wedged into the folds of my grill cover reminded me of how long it has been since I've been outside grilling or smoking meat. No wo...
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Wine Revolutionaries in South African HillsMar 07, 2011 11:00 pm - Eben Sadie pours glasses of red and white, brushes back sun-bleached hair and starts talking his wine revolution. The South African's nonstop philosophizing seems part v...
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Sustainable shellfish a good fit for LentMar 07, 2011 11:00 pm - When you're not a big fan of fish, shrimp makes a good introduction to foods from the sea. Its sweet, mild flavor has broad appeal, even for those who don't like other s...
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Grandmother passes traditions to new generationMar 07, 2011 11:00 pm - Word travels fast when Val Vitucci bakes. At the elementary school where Val works as a program assistant, it doesn't take long before the traffic flows into the teacher...
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Kingsolver inspires vegetable gardenMar 07, 2011 11:00 pm - I know there's still plenty of chilly weather in our future, but I'm chomping at the bit for spring; I'm eager to trade my snow shovel for a garden hoe. I'm blaming Barb...
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Smoky Texas ChiliMar 07, 2011 11:00 pm - 10 dried ancho chili peppers 3 (or more) cups hot water, for soaking the dried ancho chili peppers ¼ cup vegetable oil (may substitute 2 ounces beef suet) 3 pounds ...
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Eggplant ParmigianaMar 07, 2011 11:00 pm - 3-4 small to medium eggplants 5-6 eggs Salt and pepper Garlic powder, to taste Olive oil, for frying 1 medium onion, halved and sliced 1 can (16 ounces) tomato sauc...
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Kung Pao Chicken for TwoMar 07, 2011 11:00 pm - ½ cup jasmine rice (see note) ¼ cup fat-free, reduced-sodium chicken broth 2 tablespoons reduced-sodium soy sauce 1 tablespoon dry sherry wine (see note) 1 teaspoon...