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Spicy Turmeric Corn Chowder with Chard, Kale & Spinach

April 24, 2017 By Tracy Leave a Comment

On rainy days, sitting down in front of the fire with a bowl of thick, warm, comforting soup is such a treat.  This chowder, however, really is a meal in itself, and comes together pretty quickly.  If you want to add even more flavor, you can use fresh corn and use the cobbs to make a…

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SPICY TUNA & OLIVE QUESADILLA

January 15, 2017 By Tracy Leave a Comment

This is such a yummy and quick quesadilla to make!  The crunchiness of the tortillas gives way to a sumptuous, creamy, soft and spicy filling.  Feels like it’s laden with calories, but actually is pretty lean on the calorie front.  I usually just slice it up and eat it like a pizza for lunch –…

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SPICY RAINBOW SLAW

December 1, 2016 By Tracy Leave a Comment

I just love colorful food, don’t you?  I was planning on making fish tacos, and wanted to make a spicy slaw to go with them.  I went to the local Asian supermarket, planning on buying some Chinese Leaf (Napa Cabbage).  When I got there, I just couldn’t find any.  Bummer.  So, I went to Safeway,…

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Heirloom Tomato Gazpacho with fresh crab

November 20, 2016 By Tracy Leave a Comment

This chilled summer soup is really gorgeous.  What makes it extra special is the use of heirloom tomatoes at the peak of their season.  Topping the soup with a few non-traditional ingredients will make this recipe the stunning standout at your next dinner party or special occasion meal.  Of course, any in-season variety of plump, ripe tomatoes…

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Stovetop Sicilian Halibut

July 1, 2016 By Tracy Leave a Comment

This is a very quick, one-pot dish, that is full of gorgeous Mediterranean flavors and colors.  Serve it with a simple side-salad for lunch or add some rice, potatoes or bread and turn it into a heartier supper dish.  Any firm, white fish can be used for this recipe – cod would work well.  If you…

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Kale & Red Lettuce Caesar with Cara Cara Orange

June 24, 2016 By Tracy Leave a Comment

Caesar Salad is probably my all-time favorite salad.  A lovely blend of flavors and textures.  I thought that you probably couldn’t improve on a simple Caesar, until I had a taste of my sister-in-law’s salad she had ordered in a restaurant in San Francisco.  It pushed the ‘tradition’ envelope – and that’s what I really…

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Tandoori Tomato & Cashew Soup

June 20, 2016 By Tracy Leave a Comment

I recently had a glut of tomatoes I needed to use up and  I was just going to make my standard cream of tomato soup, when I thought – hey, why not make something completely different?  And while the purists out there may well scoff at something glaringly untraditional, my feeling on these matters is,…

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Deconstructed Tuna Nicoise

June 14, 2016 By Tracy Leave a Comment

So, why a ‘deconstructed’ Tuna Nicoise? Uh – because I wanted to?!  Because I have a gorgeous piece of fresh tuna in my fridge?  And well, because it looks really pretty on the platter!  Plus other reasons, like, it meaning that people can take just the pieces they like, and leave the egg or the…

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Vegetable Pakoras

January 17, 2016 By Tracy Leave a Comment

Pakoras are a simple and delicious start to an Indian meal.  They are also fantastic as a simple lunch, served with a crisp salad and coconut, mint and tamarind chutneys.  They can be eaten hot or cold, and any leftovers are great in a sandwich too! I just love Indian food.  I find it very…

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