Recipes by Cassandra Plank
United States Chef
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Persian Stuffed Mini Peppers (Dolmeh-Kouchoulou)Persian Stuffed Mini Peppers (Dolmeh-Kouchoulou)When it comes to cooking, I go through phases where I become enraptured with certain types of cuisine. For instance, I can recall going through a stir-fry phase, a Thai cuisine phase, a Greek cuisine phase and I'm pretty sure my earliest food love affair was with Italian food. Well, now… |
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Creamy Beef and Mushroom SoupHere is my first recipe in a series featuring Kitchen Pride's mushrooms, which they kindly sent to me. I was so excited to try their Mushroom Medley, which features white, baby bella, portabella, and shiitake mushrooms. I thought they would be great in a soup because each different mushroom would provide its own layer of flavor. I… |
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Slow Cooker Manhattan Clam Chowder
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Julia Child's Mustard Marinade with Pork Loin ChopsJulia Child's Mustard Marinade with Pork Loin ChopsHappy Birthday Julia Child!When I read on another blog that Julia Child's birthday was the 15th, I knew I had to do something special. She's one of my cooking heroes and I truly feel the cooking industry would not be the same without her. She revolutionized cooking with her concept of… |
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Real French Onion Dip for the SuperbowlReal French Onion Dip for the SuperbowlToday is the Superbowl, so I'm going to a watch the game with my friends. To be honest, I don't understand football at all. I've had so many people try to explain it to me, but I just don't get it. Actually, the reason I'm watching the game is because where there is a football game, there are… |
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Paleo Buddha Bowl (Vegan-Friendly Too!)I've never had a Buddha Bowl at a restaurant before, but I like the concept of them. Basically, you're putting nutrient-dense foods into one bowl in a visually appealing way. Most often, they are vegan and consist of a bed of grains plus legumes, vegetables, and a sauce drizzled on top. I made this version Paleo-friendly by using… |
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Lemongrass Chicken CurryLemongrass Chicken CurryWhen I am tired of working on my writing at home, I often go to Barnes and Noble for a change of scene. After working a while and having my coffee at the cafe there, I reward my efforts by taking a long stroll through the books. I seldom buy books. I usually go to the library or I love paperbackswap.com, both… |
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Slow-Cooked Turkey Legs with MushroomsSlow-Cooked Turkey Legs with MushroomsThis past weekend was my last weekend in Indiana before going back to Texas for another semester. I was able to get back to my element, however, because my family and I went to a local winery and vineyard in Illinois called Castle Finn. I hadn't been their yet, but I had tasted their wines before… |
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Favorite Snack: Greek Yogurt with Blackberries, Honey, and AlmondsFavorite Snack: Greek Yogurt with Blackberries, Honey, and AlmondsI've finally wrapped up another semester, only to immediately take not one, but two trips to my field site in northeastern Georgia. One trip combined work and pleasure because I did a… |
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Chocolate Pudding Green Smoothie (Banana, Chocolate, Almond Green Smoothie)Chocolate Pudding Green Smoothie (Banana, Chocolate, Almond Green Smoothie)So I've been drinking green smoothies for maybe maybe a month to six weeks now and I have to say when I skip my smoothie in the morning I really miss it! They make me feel… |
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