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Chili Con Queso (vegan)
Although I'm not vegan, I love the challenge of coming up with plant-based versions of junk food. Whether it's Better Chocolate Chip Cookies, or a Vegan Spinach Dip, There's a certain thrill in...
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Peanut Butter Date Bars
Loaded with protein, fiber and minerals, these peanut butter and date bars have great flavor and texture and they're ridiculously easy to make. While they're loaded with energy, these aren't energy...
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Summer Reading List
With summer just around the corner I’m sure more than a few of you are getting ready for a vacation. Whether your plans have you camping in the mountains, or flying to some exotic destination, you’re...
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Green Tomato Gratin
With the weather up in the 80's in Tokyo this week, it really feels like we've blown through spring and headed straight into summer. To reassure my senses that the withering heat of summer is still a...
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Green Tomato Gratin
With the weather up in the 80's in Tokyo this week, it really feels like we've blown through spring and headed straight into summer. To reassure my senses that the withering heat of summer is still a...
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Arroz con Pollo
Arroz con Pollo, which literally means "rice with chicken" is a luscious one-pot meal that is as simple as it sounds, and yet when prepared well, it is greater than the sum of its parts. A feast for...
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Grilled Endive Salad
Warm salads are one of those things that's usually associated with winter grains and root vegetables, but throwing wedges of leafy greens on the grill is a great way to intensify their flavor while...
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Minty Gin Ricky
The searing temperatures of summer call for a cool refreshing cocktail. This minty gin rickey fits the bill with its citrusy herbal profile and lack of sugar. Head over to PBS Food this week for my...
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Hummus
The words "pasty" "gritty" or "dry" should never be used in the same sentence as "hummus" unless you're using them to describe the hands of the person eating it. That's why I'm always appalled by the...
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On Air: Biz Buzz Japan
I'll be on another episode of Biz Buzz Japan this week, airing on NHK World, June 23-24th, 2016 (depending on where you are). For this episode, Jon Kabira, Kenji Govaers, and I discuss food...
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Red White and Blue Potato Salad
Can you believe it's almost July? I've only just gotten used to writing "2016" on documents, and the year is already halfway over. With the 4th of July just around the corner, it's nearly the season...
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Gorgongyoza (gorgonzola potstickers)
Whether you're talking about work, play or food, variety truly is the spice of life, and for me, it's what keeps me looking forward to the next day, or my next meal. At our table, dinner is usually a...
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Tomato Scrambled Eggs
With summer in full swing and gorgeous sun-sweetened tomatoes showing up at the market, I had to share with you one of my favorite ways of having tomatoes for breakfast. They're just lightly sautéed...
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Yuzu Posset
As much as the British are maligned for their food, they make some of the best desserts. Amongst my favorites are the Summer Berry Pudding, the Eton Mess, and then of course there's the Posset. If...
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Toasted Coconut Banana Ice Cream
Have you ever woken up in the morning and felt like having a bowl of ice cream? Well, with this easy 5 ingredient vegan ice cream now you can! The best part is that it comes together in minutes and you...
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Shaved Fennel Salad with Steak
Fennel is one of those divisive vegetables with a potent anise aroma that people tend to love or hate. To be honest, I've disliked anything that tastes like licorice since I was a kid, but I've warmed...
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Best Guacamole
I know "best" is a lofty claim, so let me start off by explaining how I like this classic Mexican condiment. A great Guacamole teeters a fine line between refreshing and rich, offering up a tangy...
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Chili Con Queso (vegan)
Although I'm not vegan, I love the challenge of coming up with plant-based versions of junk food. Whether it's Better Chocolate Chip Cookies, or a Vegan Spinach Dip, There's a certain thrill in...
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Best Guacamole
I know "best" is a lofty claim, so let me start off by explaining how I like this classic Mexican condiment. A great Guacamole teeters a fine line between refreshing and rich, offering up a tangy...
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Caramelized Pear Red Velvet Cupcakes with Ginger White Chocolate Frosting
When our friends at method offered to sponsor a post on No Recipes I was thrilled because I love their products. I mean love, as in I'm sitting here sniffing an open bottle of pear ginger dish soap as...
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