Don Mauer
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Search for the finest quality oils to make a stellar vinaigretteJul 08, 2020 6:05 am - The University of California-Davis headline was a jaw-dropper: "Study Finds 82 Percent of Avocado Oil Rancid or Mixed with Other Oils." Take a moment to let that sink in...
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A love of burgers leads to the very best way of cooking themJun 24, 2020 6:00 am - Since I love hamburgers, my friends and family call me: Burger Boy. I can't possibly calculate how many burgers I've made or eaten in my life. My favorite restaurant bur...
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Just-right ingredients spark ideas for Asian cuisine at homeJun 10, 2020 6:00 am - For me, preparing Asian cuisine is a 40-year kitchen love affair. It all started at a culinary conference where I was fortunate to meet and speak with Martin Yan, of “Ya...
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Lean and lovin' it: Looking to find a little comfort from childhoodMay 27, 2020 6:00 am - During the stay-at-home pandemic, I got tired of making many of the same things and strictly sticking to my low-carb food plan. That got me to hankering for one-time-onl...
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Lean and lovin' it: Foolproof plan for pan browning, crisping veggiesMay 13, 2020 6:00 am - No surprise, like everyone else, I've been sequestered at home for what seems like months. For me, that turned out to be time to experiment in my kitchen. For years my p...
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Green Goddess dressing back on the menuApr 22, 2020 6:00 am - This column originally published on Aug. 12, 2015. By Don Mauer Daily Herald Correspondent What's your favorite salad dressing? What? I didn't hear: "Green Goddess." T...
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Crunchy is the name of the game in this oven-fried chicken recipeApr 08, 2020 6:00 am - Note: Don Mauer is taking some time off. Enjoy this column which originally published on Aug. 9, 2017. The idea of “oven-fried” chicken has been around for decades....
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Veg stands in for pasta in au gratinMar 25, 2020 11:00 pm - The 2019 James Beard Outstanding Chef award-winner, Ashley Christensen, owns several restaurants in Raleigh, North Carolina. Her first, Poole's Diner, serves her famous ...
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Cashew chicken with a few low-carb substitutions a successMar 11, 2020 6:00 am - Following a low-carbohydrate food plan can seem restrictive. These days, my go-to solution for dining out is to take a bottle of salad dressing with me (not low-fat or f...
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Skipping wheat but craving a sandwich? Here are 2 optionsFeb 26, 2020 5:05 am - Hankering for a sandwich but can't have wheat bread? Here are what may be two solutions. It hasn't been easy, but I've stayed away from anything made from wheat since Au...