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Edible Squash Bowls

I admit it — I love to look at Martha Stewart magazines and marvel at the brilliantly clever holiday magic, the perfectly decorated cookies, the

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Dominga’s Vegetable Soup

Dominga has cooked for Heriberto and Joaquin Larios of Papantla, Vera Cruz, for so many years that she and her daughter, Gabriella, are considered part

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Vanilla Maple Syrup

Vanilla and maple have a special affinity for one another. Each enhances the other’s flavor. They’re both foods of the Americas, so that might have

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Sauteed Pear or Peach Salad

When you think of pears your mind thinks autumn, right? However, the magic of modern markets along with climate change, has extended pear season to

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Roasted Mushroom Salad

Research has shown that mushrooms contain components that help to prevent cancer and stimulate the immune system. At first it was believed that only Asian

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