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a bowl of hummus with pita
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SILKY SMOOTH HUMMUS

I’m being honest here…my first attempt at making Hummus was a complete failure. I used way, way, way too much Tahini. So, it was back

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a pan of Jollof rice
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JOLLOF RICE

A lovely friend of mine, Vida, is from Liberia. She recently launched a product line showcasing her amazing African spice blends. I have used in

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a white bowl filled with pasta salad
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THE BEST PASTA SALAD

Spring has sprung, and even though I enjoy comfort food, I thought it might be a good idea to create a few seasonal recipes. At

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A french platter of Easy Trout Almondine. Two pieces of pan fried trout with a lemony almond sauce on top.
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Easy Trout Almondine with Capers

Trout Almondine, also known as “Truite Amandine” in French, is a timeless classic that hails from the heart of French cuisine. This delectable dish features

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eight tostones draining on paper towels
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TOSTONES

WOW! I tried Tostones a few months ago at Mundo’s in Weddington, North Carolina, and fell in love! Who would have thought that a double-fried

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ROPA VIEJA

Why on earth did I wait so long to make this dish??? A few months ago, I had my first “real” experience with Venezuelan/Cuban cuisine

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two bowls of baked meatballs with a garnish of basil
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BAKED MEATBALLS

I have been making my homemade sauce and meatballs for a long time. I decided a few months ago, that I should be sharing these

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