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Recipe Roundup: Thanksgiving Side Dishes

The turkey is the centerpiece, but the sides are the star of the show. This week’s Recipe Roundup: Thanksgiving Side Dishes showcase my favorite side dishes for the holiday. Thanksgiving is, without a doubt, the best food holiday of the year. Growing up, we spent every Thanksgiving at a family friend’s house, and there was food …

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Recipe Roundup: Pine Nuts

Toasted or raw, pine nuts add a great flavor and crunch. This week’s Recipe Roundup: Pine Nuts showcases 30 ways to add them to your favorite recipes   I didn’t know much about pine nuts, or start cooking with them, until just a few years ago. I love pesto, but had no idea pine nuts …

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Recipe Roundup: Kale

A superfood takes center stage for this week’s Recipe Roundup: Kale. Whether raw or cooked, kale can be used in so many different types of recipes. I was a very picky eater as a child, particularly with vegetables. There are a few I wouldn’t touch with a 10-foot pole, including brussel sprouts, okra, and lima …

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Bay Leaf Braised Chicken with Chickpeas

Chickpeas, kale and red peppers work beautifully with chicken to create this delicious Bay Leaf Braised Chicken with Chickpeas. I’ve been eating chickpeas forever, as they are a part of many West Indian dishes and my parents are both from Trinidad. I’ve always known them as chickpeas or channa, but many people call them garbanzo beans, …

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