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How to Clarify Cloudy Stock

http://localkitchenblog.com/2009/04/22/how-to-clarify-cloudy-chicken-stock/#comment-21166   It really works. Just be gentle straining and filtering everything.

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Postmodern Pea Salad

  This isn’t shockingly different from the dish your mom used to make for potlucks, though by virtue of better-quality ingredients, it tastes better. If you liked this dish as a kid, you’ll love this slightly updated version. Fresh English … Continue reading

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Beet Salad

Cut heads and tails off of Chioggia beets. Scrub, but don’t peel. Place in casserole dish as close together as possible. I had 6 beets, they went into about a 6″ dish. Cover completely with water. Add a drizzle of … Continue reading

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Vij’s Chai

This recipe comes from the much-lauded Vancouver restaurant. While you’re waiting for your food to come out of the kitchen, steamy cups of chai are one of the many complimentary treats they pass out. This recipe is not set in … Continue reading

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Hot Tomato Chutney

From The Herbal Pantry Emilie Tolley and Chris Mead 3 pounds ripe tomatoes, seeded and coarsely chopped 1 cup brown sugar 1 cup cider vinegar 1 large red pepper, chopped 1 large onion, coarsely chopped 2 garlic cloves, minced 3 … Continue reading

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Alli’s Not Nalley’s Chili

This is based on a completely different recipe. I’ve modified it so much that I need a new recipe.   1 large onion, chopped 1/2 head garlic, minced 2 jalepeno peppers, chopped 2 fresh green poblano peppers, chopped 1/2 # … Continue reading

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Basque Red Bean and Chorizo soup

I passed through Boise last week, and was so excited to check out some Basque food. Found the Basque area in town, but as it turns out, all of the Basque places are closed on Sunday. I settled on the … Continue reading

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MINT AND MUSHROOM OMELET

shamelessly purloined from France Today OMELETTE A LA MENTHE ET AUX CHAMPIGNONS 4 to 6 servings 6 large eggs 1/4 tsp fine sea salt 1/3 cup (loosely packed) peppermint leaves, rinsed and patted dry 1/4 cup finely grated Parmigiano-Reggiano Pinch … Continue reading

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Kowboy Koleslaw

This recipe developed out of need, as many of the best of them do. When I’m out for several days camping and fishing, I want to eat my veg, but they need to be low-maintenance and durable. You can shred … Continue reading

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