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	Italian Chick Pea Soup by John Spottiswood Chickpeas are one of my favorite ingredients in soup. They don't lose their texture or their nutty flavor. Whether in a spicy Harira (served during Ramadan) or in this mild flavored Italian soup, Chickpeas make soup both nutritious and delicious. This soup has been popular in Italian homes for over 1000 years, and it was…	12 votes 5 reviews 6 comments 6304 views
	Awesome Pizza Dough by John Spottiswood This recipe is adapted from one perfected at Greens restaurant in San Francisco. The crust is crunchy on the outside but also chewy. I think it's wonderful. I'm going on a pizza making journey and this is stop one. If you've never made your own pizza dough before, it's easy and fun. This recipe makes 2 12-inch crusts. More to…	80 votes 33 reviews 35 comments 57529 views
	CLEVER on ROASTED GARLIC clove by Foodessa An incredible way to simply roast GARLIC to its rich caramel luscious state. Here is my very clever method on how to roast garlic to get the buttery cloves or garlic purée treasure out of every bulb. For a detailed post...refer to: http://www.foodessa.com/2010/08/clever-on-roasted-garlic-cloves.html	6 votes 3 reviews 4 comments 11957 views
	Grilled Shrimp by Nancy Miyasaki This is a very tasty grilled shrimp recipe. The ingredients don't sound like they would go together that well, but the result is fantastic. Try this summer on the grill. My kids loved it..with 9 year old Kyle finishing off 2 whole skewers!	7 votes 3 reviews 2 comments 8813 views
	Pistachio Gnocchi with Scampi, Asparagus and Cream by Mario Frittoli one of my latest "signature" dishes	15 votes 3 reviews 4329 views
	Golden Oven Roasted Potatoes by Catherine Pappas These potatoes go great with anything from a roast to eggs and toast. Enjoy and Love, Catherine	13 votes 7 reviews 2 comments 12267 views
	Cumin Chicken by John Spottiswood The combined flavors of cumin and oregano in this seasoning is just phenomenal with poultry. This recipe is adapted from Allen Susser's New World Cuisine. It is one of our favorites. Even as we have moved toward more of a vegetable-centric cuisine, this has remained a staple.	33 votes 17 reviews 11 comments 30846 views
	Quick Meat Curry by John Spottiswood I've been looking for recipes from Indian-American moms who love the rich flavors of Indian food but who need to get meals on the table quickly. So I'm really enjoying the book Saffron to Sassafras written by the Indian Women's Association of Louisiana.in Baton Rouge. There is nothing original about this simple recipe except the…	9 votes 4 reviews 7 comments 10556 views
	Salmon with Indian Spices, poached in oil by John Spottiswood I love salmon and am always looking for creative ways to make it. This is the first time I've tried it with Indian spices and poached in oil (adapted from a recipe in Fine Cooking). Honestly, I thought it was just fabulous. The spices and the cooking method combined made it one of the best salmon dishes I have had. It is amazingly…	16 votes 9 reviews 5 comments 14681 views
	Homemade Coffee Ice Cream by Nancy Miyasaki I adapted this recipe by one from Emeril Lagasse. I served it with a molten chocolate cake one day. We had leftovers the next day with shaved dark chocolate on top. No matter how you eat this ice cream, it is delicious!	6 votes 2 reviews 2 comments 5430 views

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