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Patricia Rain

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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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Pongol: Festive Sweet Rice

The South Indian states of Karnataka, Kerala, and Tamil Nadu produce vanilla along with many other products. Their major harvest festival is in January, a

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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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Vanilla Tarragon Mustard

For a heartier mustard, leave out the tarragon, coarsely grind the mustard seeds, and use honey instead of brown sugar. Or…make a jar of each!

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Vanilla Butter for Shellfish

Chef Valery Malijenovsky, executive chef of the Meridien in Tahiti, serves the following sauce on fresh shellfish, such as prawns and lobster, as well as

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Berry Vanilla Marinade

Courtesy of Chef Bev Shaffer Bev has shared delicious recipes that are perfect for late summer/early autumn, but that can also be enjoyed any time

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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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