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This is a weekday lunch staple. Since jwa and I both bring lunch to work pretty much everyday, if I do any cooking at night during the week, it's most likely something to bring to lunch the next day. The original recipe was for beef, but I usually make it with chicken. The other night …

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This is a great, quick meal. I found this recipe online, at Bigoven.com when I was looking for something to do with frozen halibut steaks. Sometimes I make this at night (not even for dinner) and we take it for lunches the next day. It reheats well and is always tasty. Plus, best of all, …

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So here's a Barefoot Contessa recipe I came across about a month or so ago, when I found the Lentil and Sausage Soup recipe. I am always looking for a new idea for granola makin', so I decided to give it a shot. I did read through the reviews on the Food Network site and …

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A blog I love and have just recently discovered, Chez Loulou, hosts a wonderful event called "La Fête du Fromage" and I am super happy to participate in this one. This is the ninth one and although I didn't post in the eight previous ones, I was certainly there in spirit. At least I hope …

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Okay, this is where I try to reverse-engineer a meal from out at a restaurant. How did I do? Pretty well! This is from wonderful meal that we had at the Aquarius restaurant in Santa Cruz last month, with jwa's parents. That amazingly tasty dish: California white bass with udon noodles, lychee glaze and miso-truffle …

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