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Danish Pancakes W/ Tart Strawberries

Posted by damienducks  

A thin pancake with springtime flair! Prep time includes 30 minutes batter resting time. MORE»

Recipe #383937

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Tuna, Veggie & Quinoa Salad

Posted by damienducks  

A simple salad, but full of healthy ingredients. I love this perpared pilaf style (i.e. no dressing), but my hubby prefers it with the dressing. You can switch up the ingredients, too (I do quite often depending on what I have on hand!) MORE»

Recipe #372690

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Parmesan Crusted Baked Halibut

Posted by damienducks  

Another favorite halibut recipe, adapted from the folks at Coastal Seafoods. MORE»

Recipe #363182

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Roast Halibut With Fingerling Potatoes, Lemon, and Rosemary

(1 reviews) Posted by damienducks  

One of my favorite ways to cook halibut when it's in season! This is simple and tasty--I someimes slice a lemon and roast the slices along with the fish, but it's not really necessary. As with all fish dishes, the fresher the fish, the better. MORE»

Recipe #363180

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Lasagna With Caramelized Onions, Roasted Peppers & Squash

(1 reviews) Posted by damienducks  

A labor of love (or something like that). It takes a few hours to put together if you're starting from scratch--I generally use leftover roasted veggies/onionssauce if possible, but it's well worth it however you make it! Of course, you can... MORE»

Recipe #358726

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Spinach, Mushroom, & Barley Pilaf

(1 reviews) Posted by damienducks  

A hearty warm comfort food that's a snap to prepare (most of the cooking time is totally inactive). Serves 4 as a main affair, 6 as a sidekick. A very versatile recipe...I occasionally add dehydrated sun-dried tomatoes to the barley as it cooks... MORE»

Recipe #338897

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Raspberry Rhubarb Pie

Posted by damienducks  

The flavors in this pie are a late summer favorite of mine. I don't give a recipe for the pastry as good pastry is fickle, and depends greatly on the conditions you're baking in--use your favorite recipe. Baking times for this recipe are mere... MORE»

Recipe #329025

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Roast Chicken W/ Fennel & Dried Fruit

(1 reviews) Posted by damienducks  

A modified cooking light recipe. Great for a fall weeknight dinner--leftovers make a tasty chicken salad for lunches!! Use pieces of dried fruit that are roughly as big as your garlic cloves to prevent burning. Serve with crusty fresh bread or... MORE»

Recipe #328239

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Creamy Wild Rice & Chicken Soup

(1 reviews) Posted by damienducks  

This is the perfect soup to make right on the cusp of autumn, when you're faced with a chilly day, but still have fresh basil at your fingertips! Pop a pan of buttermilk biscuits in the oven when you put the chicken in the soup, and you'll have a... MORE»

Recipe #325656

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Basque Eggs

(4 reviews) Posted by damienducks  

A long time ago I had a recipe from a Basque cookbook for really tasty eggs poached in a simple stew of tomatoes, peppers, and onions. I've since lost that recipe, but this is pretty close to the flavors (though I won't claim it as authentic... MORE»

Recipe #321127

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Chicken Gyros

(2 reviews) Posted by damienducks  

The quintessential Mediterranean street food--I lived off these as a student in Malta, and I've been tweaking my recipe to match the flavors I remember. I think I finally nailed it down! Note, please: It is important to use GOOD lemons,... MORE»

Recipe #319752

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Soy Mirin Glazed Tofu Fried Rice

(1 reviews) Posted by damienducks  

I've been searching for the ultimate fried rice recipe for a long time, and I finally nailed down a version I enjoy immensely! Glazing the tofu separately gives the dish an unexpected layer of flavor, and even with that extra step, this dish... MORE»

Recipe #314900

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Red Pepper Lemon Shrimp

(1 reviews) Posted by damienducks  

A fast and easy shrimp dinner. Use quality ingredients (good wine, ripe lemons, FRESH shrimp) and it's a hit every time! We often add steamed snow peas and diced red peppers at the very end to get some veggies in there, and serve a simple salad... MORE»

Recipe #310207

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Soy-Mirin Tofu & Veggies over Peanut Noodles

Posted by damienducks  

An easy Asian-inspired peanut noodle dish that comes together with minimal fuss. I got the original recipe from Veganyumyum.com, but it's been modified a bit and I wanted to post it here so I don't lose it! Great for a quick supper on a hot... MORE»

Recipe #309596

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Scallop & Fish Stew

(2 reviews) Posted by damienducks  

A simple stew that comes together lightening quick. Makes a great light dinner served with salad and crusty bread. We've used many different types of fish, but blue marlin is especially tasty if you can get it! MORE»

Recipe #305257

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Almond Crumb Crust

(1 reviews) Posted by damienducks  

A great alternative to your ordinary graham cracker crust. Not too sweet, not too crumbly! MORE»

Recipe #303089

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Eggplant Parmigiana

(2 reviews) Posted by damienducks  

I often find that the star of eggplant parmigiana recipes (the eggplant!) ends up overwhelmed by the marinara or smothered by the cheese, so I experimented a bit and came up with a recipe that has a nice balance between all the flavors. MORE»

Recipe #301228

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Blue Corn Waffles

(1 reviews) Posted by damienducks  

Blue corn and walnut oil gives these waffles their sweet, nutty flavor. They're great with all your standard waffle toppings, but I especially like them topped with gjetost (a soft nutty Scandinavian cheese) and black currant preserves. MORE»

Recipe #300903

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Ham & Swiss on Rye Strata

(1 reviews) Posted by damienducks  

My favorite deli sandwich ingredients all whipped up into a cozy hot breakfast treat! This is easy enough for any occasion, and elegant enough to impress the pickiest brunch connoisseur! MORE»

Recipe #298119

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Pad Thai

(1 reviews) Posted by damienducks  

I got the basis for this recipe out of Hot Sour Salty Sweet by Jeffrey Alford and Naomi Duguid--an excellent cookbook for all manner of Southeast Asian cookery. Don't be intimidated by the long list of ingredients--this goes together super... MORE»

Recipe #295806

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