Man! I really want something salty-crispy right now. I wonder what would happen if I toasted these things then sprinkled them with salt? That was...
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Paleo Al Pastor Tacos
Geniune al pastor tacos originated in Central Mexico and in spirit are more like Greek gyros or Lebanese shawarma than the recipe below. They're carved...
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Homemade Rogan Josh Seasoning
Ever since I discovered rogan josh a few years ago – and stopped confusing the spice blend with actor Seth Rogan and singer Josh Groban...
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Mediterranean Tuna Salad
One of the things I love about spices and other seasonings is that, like a good book, they can take you somewhere else in the world....
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Paleo Pad Thai
Sometimes you just want a pile of something spicy-creamy-comforting... like Pad Thai. But the original dish includes rice noodles (fail), soy sauce (fail), peanuts (fail),...
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Killer Kebab Spice Mix
The kebabs I cooked for my birthday dinner included an ingredient I'd never heard of: Aleppo pepper. I almost didn't make the recipe because I...
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Citrusy Carrot & Radish Salad
And now, I will recreate my reaction to my CSA basket delivery this week... [GROAN!] Radishes AGAIN! Jeez, Louise! I had to give away radishes...
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Stovetop Pork Carnitas
There are tons of carnitas recipes available online with various spice blends and cooking methods. Yes, a crockpot version is easier because you can plop...
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Kibbeh Sinayee (Lamb Diamonds!)
It's been said that diamonds are a girl's best friend. I say diamonds are a girl's (and boy's) best friend when they're made out of...
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Garlic-Balsamic Grilled Butternut
Butternut squash made me go "Meh [shrug]" until my pal Stacey told me she likes to cook hers on the grill. Hmmm... Sweet butternut squash...
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Pear and Bacon Bites
I can't tell you how desperately I wished this morning that I could just order a pizza for us to nosh on while we watch...
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Southwestern Cumin-Lime Dressing
Oh, man! I've been having way too much fun playing around with variations on my homemade mayo. High on the success of my creamy Italian...
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