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Baked Salmon Egg Rolls, Chinese New Year

Chinese New Year 2015 – Year of the Goat/Sheep

February 9 by Priscilla 3 Comments

It’s exciting to be in China during the Chinese New Year. Last week I was in Hong Kong and Shanghai with my husband and preparations for the two-week celebration were in full swing as Chinese New Year 2015 begins on Thursday, February 19th. Also known as Spring Festival or the Lunar New Year, Chinese New […]

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Mexican Christmas Eve Salad

Fast, Fresh + Easy: Mexican Christmas Eve Salad

November 2 by Priscilla 7 Comments

A lively, colorful crisp green salad is all you need to round out the groaning sideboard of deliciously rich holiday dishes and desserts, don’t you agree? I met and fell in love with Mexican Christmas Eve salad, or Ensalada De Noche Buena, the Mexican Christmas Eve Salad at Melissa’s Produce last week at a book […]

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Oh Sweet Cherry Salsa

Oh Sweet Cherry Salsa

July 10 by Priscilla 1 Comment

This cherrylicious salsa was a huge hit at last night’s Cherry Fest at Whole Foods Market in Tustin and I guarantee it will be at your house, too. “Oh Sweet Cherry Salsa” highlights the essence of the fruit, is a breeze to make and requires NO cooking! The natural sweetness of the cherries pops with […]

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Baby Bok Choy Rosotto, lettuce risotto

Baby Bok Choy Risotto

May 6 by Priscilla 10 Comments

Inspired by Lidia Bastianich’s “Waste Not, Want Not” Lettuce Risotto where she uses the outer leaves of salad greens that would normally be thrown out (or composted) to make a beautiful creamy risotto, today’s recipe is yet another way to enjoy tender baby bok choy. Like Lidia, I hate wasting food and feel a great […]

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Japanese Potato Salad

Japanese Potato Salad

April 9 by Priscilla 6 Comments

At your next barbecue, picnic, or pool party, change up the requisite potato salad with a fluffy Japanese Potato Salad recipe dotted with colorful, diced fresh vegetables mixed with sweet, tangy Japanese Kewpie mayonnaise. Mom’s Japanese Potato Salad Nearly all Americans of European descent grew up eating cured ham at the family Easter celebration. We […]

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Harissa Roasted Potatoes, Batata Harra

Spicy Middle Eastern Roasted Potatoes {Batata Harra}

March 30 by Priscilla 5 Comments

If you like heat, Batata Harra are spicy Middle Eastern roasted potatoes that are guaranteed to become your favorite way with potatoes! Harissa spices up roasted potatoes with a Middle Eastern twist for an exotic addition to breakfast, brunch, or meze spread. Not for the meek of palate, this dish is meant to be spicy […]

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Macaroni and Cheese, Mac & Cheese Muffins

Cauliflower Mac & Cheese Muffins {Low Carb, Gluten Free}

March 2 by Priscilla 10 Comments

Finally, a macaroni and cheese recipe that is not only gluten free, but lower in carbs, calories, and fat – yet, still satisfies your inner craving with all its cheesy goodness and crunchy crumblies. The low carb secret is in the cauliflower – half gluten free pasta and half roasted cauliflower, which adds nutritional value […]

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jeweled forbidden rice

National Pistachio Day Recipes

February 26 by Priscilla 5 Comments

The power of the pistachio is mine, but it can be yours too. One of my favorite nuts, I’m drawn to its bright green gorgeousness in a sea of brown nuts, but also to its attractive nutritional cred and the sheer fun of cracking and discarding the shell – kind of like peanuts at a […]

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Snow Pea and Radish Stir Fry, Chinese New Year recipes

Chinese New Year – Snow Pea and Radish Stir Fry

January 26 by Priscilla 8 Comments

Festivities for the Lunar New Year, also known as Chinese New Year, Spring Festival, or Tet if you’re Vietnamese, begin two weeks prior to the official day. As you can imagine, there are many traditions involved in a centuries old celebration. Many old school traditions are still observed, but “thanks to a nearly 50-year Communist-mandated freeze, […]

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Blueberry Persimmon Quinoa Salad

Blueberry Quinoa Salad – Is It A Winner?

November 25 by Priscilla 5 Comments

The availability of blueberries year round is fast becoming another fantastic benefit of the global economy – and one that contributes to our health and well being considering the nutritional powerhouse that blueberries are. It’s because of the demand for this antioxidant-rich super food that North American highbush blueberry acreage has increased by +55% in […]

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