Seafood Salad w/Lemon Grass, Mint, Chili-Lime Dressing

May 18, 2009.   Categories Asian, Light / Healthy, Salads, Seafood.

Seafood Salad w/Lemon Grass, Mint, Chili-Lime Dressing

Seafood Salad w/Lemon Grass, Mint, Chili-Lime Dressing I never know where I’m going to find a wonderful new recipe to add to this collection.  This one was discovered on a Facebook page for a Foodie group in Chicago.  They have a group that meets and prepares dinner together.  This recipe was made for their April event that focused on Thai cuisine.  A member named Kin Lui prepared this dish for their group and it...

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Bowl of Sunshine – Ginger Butternut Orange Soup

May 18, 2009.   Categories Chef David Wells, Contributing Chefs, Light / Healthy, Soups, Vegetarian.

Bowl of Sunshine Soup – Ginger, Butternut Orange This fresh and wonderful recipe was provided by Chef David Wells… also known as “Grandma Dave.” www.grandmadave.com Some Nutritional Benefits: High in powerful antioxidants: Vitamins A (beta carotene), C. Low calorie source. A great potassium and folate source. High in fiber. Excellent for improving circulation, and relieving nausea and indigestion. Bright visual...

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Grandma Dave’s Seafood Chowder

May 9, 2009.   Categories Chef David Wells, Comfort Food, Contributing Chefs, Seafood, Soups.

Grandma Dave’s Seafood Chowder

Recipe and Photo by Chef David Wells www.grandmadave.com When you grow up on the coast, enjoying a great seafood chowder is part of the lifestyle.  The expectation that it isn’t just good, but exceptional goes with the territory.  Several of my high school friends went on to become very accomplished chefs.  It’s not surprising as growing up in the wine country and by the sea can be very inspirational.  One of...

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Zoe Bakes… The Ultimate Carrot Cake

April 27, 2009.   Categories Cakes, Chef Zoe Francois, Contributing Chefs, Desserts.

Zoe Bakes… The Ultimate Carrot Cake

Zoe Bakes … The Ultimate Carrot Cake Photo and Recipe Link Posted with Permission by: www.zoebakes.com I have always believed that in life, there are cooks and there are bakers.  I love to cook and I must admit, baking has always intimidated me.  So when I come across someone who is truly a master baker and creative artist… I admire that talent.  Zoe Francois is one to admire.  She has a simply wonderful blog...

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Mango Soup

April 26, 2009.   Categories Soups, Tropical, Vegetarian.

Mango Soup

Recipes and photos reprinted with permission: Sue Doeden’s All About Food Blog http://www.areavoices.com/sdoeden/ In her own words, from All About Food Blog: There are two things in my world that tell me spring is officially here. One, the call of the loons wake me from my morning slumber as they float on the river just outside my window. That just happened Wednesday morning. Two, the small juicy yellow-skinned mangoes are ready to...

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