ARTICLES For 4th of July
CAPRESE SALAD WITH BASIL-SPINACH PESTO

WITH ONE COMMENT
Caprese salad is one of my go-to recipes when I have no time or inclination to cook. It is fresh, quick and delicious. The secret is to use the best quality ingredients you can find.
THAI-STYLE MEATBALLS IN LETTUCE CUPS

WITH 2 COMMENTS
These easy gluten-free meatballs are packaged in lettuce cups with a Thai-inspired sauce, mangos, cilantro and mint. They can be served as an appetizer, a main course, or reconfigured as a salad.
GRILLED ARTICHOKES

WITH 7 COMMENTS
The secret to making great grilled artichokes at home is steaming them until they are al dente. The secret to making finger-licking great grilled artichokes is marinating them overnight before you put them on the grill.
CHOCOLATE CHIP, CORNFLAKE & MARSHMALLOW COOKIES

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Christina Tosi's cornflake, chocolate chip and marshmallow cookies are nothing short of amazing.
SPANISH CHEESE PLATTER AND PAIRINGS

WITH 4 COMMENTS
My favorite spanish cheeses with food and wine pairings.
CAVE-AGED CHEESE PLATTER AND PAIRINGS

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Cave-aged cheese platter with pairings.
TRIPLE-CREAM CHEESE PLATTERS AND PAIRINGS

WITH 4 COMMENTS
Triple-cream cheese platter with food and wine pairings.
CHICKEN, CHILE AND TOMATILLO SOUP

WITH 4 COMMENTS
A smokey chicken soup, full of roasted peppers, chiles and tomatillos is perfect for a cold winter's night.
TOMATO, BASIL AND FETA BRUSCHETTA

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Bruschetta is one of those perfect foods. It is healthy, quick, versatile and inexpensive to make. It can be eaten as an appetizer or as an entire meal. It makes a great Meatless Monday meal to reduce your carbon footprint. I can't think of anything but good things when it comes to bruschetta.
SASHIMI TATAKI – SAM CHOY STYLE

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A dressed-up sashimi tataki platter is perfect for celebrating New Year's, or if you are a sashimi lover, perfect for anytime of the year. A light searing and a cucumber vinaigrette elevate this sashimi platter to something really special.