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Appetizers

Happy Food Dance and Green Gazpacho

June 24, 2010

I think we’ve all experienced The Happy Food Dance at least once in our lives. Food obsessives–and I consider myself one–might engage in food-inspired ballet at their dining room table on a weekly basis.

I’ve seen toddlers bounce up and…

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Raw Fish Revolution: A Recipe

March 5, 2010

The Italians call raw fish crudo and the Japanese, sashimi; even the Spanish have a word for their citrus soaked raw fish preparation, ceviche. But what is the word for the dishes that American chefs create with uncooked fish?…

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Healthy Edamame Dip for Super Bowl Sunday

February 4, 2010

Okay, so I’m not a sports fanatic. But count me in as a front row enthusiast if there’s a lot of great food involved. Take for example this healthy dip for Super Bowl Sunday. Throw a handful of fresh ingredients…

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Delicata Squash with Browned Butter and Sage Recipe

December 21, 2009

One of the best things about being a gastronome and a restaurant professional at an award winning restaurant is that my work environment is a constant source of inspiration. Some of the dishes we serve at the Osteria are…

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No Drip Vietnamese Spring Rolls: Gourmet Airplane Food

December 10, 2009

It’s December, the month of holiday travel, and I’m here to tell you that before you step foot onto a plane (or car for a long road trip), you really ought to take a few…

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A Whole New Beet

September 19, 2009

I was five years old when I remember eating my first beet. It was from my mother’s garden, picked earlier that day. She cooked the red root vegetable for dinner and I remember being skeptical that

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An improvised recipe for Maryland Crab soup

July 29, 2009

(Photo credit: from Diane at White on Rice)

There’s something really beautiful about having the confidence and skill to improvise. Musicians do it when they see beyond the black notes on a chart and close their eyes to jam.…

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The Rosetta Shallot

June 19, 2009

Sometimes it’s the smallest lessons that have the power to change every aspect of the way you think. Some people call that life changing moment a “shift”. Oprah branded the concept and named it the “Aha” moment.…

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Market Vegetables with Meyer Lemon Cream Recipe

May 28, 2009

As a food lover, working at a restaurant can be a wonderful and cruel thing. You’re surrounded by food and required never to take a bite. You may be hungry but there’s no time to eat (and the last…

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A Beet Recipe for My Mother

March 28, 2009

I became mortal last week. One phone call and one letter took away that lingering innocence of youth and reminded me that no one, not even myself, can live forever. Here, in the center of my being,…

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