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Chocolate Nut Banana Protein Smoothie

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Thank you to Silk for sponsoring this post! Protein is vital.  And it's especially important to get an adequate amount of it for breakfast. I was reading a recent article from The Atlantic wherein they were taking a look at the latest research findings on protein … Continue reading →

Healthier 3 Ingredient Peanut Butter Cookies

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Wouldn't it be nice if all delicious recipes were this easy? Yep, that's it:  Only 3 ingredients and about 5 minutes of prep time.  The oven does the rest and soon you'll be biting into a perfectly chewy, delicious and healthier peanut butter cookie.  These cookies also … Continue reading →

Grilled Veal Steak Fajitas

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Thank you to The Beef Checkoff for sponsoring this post. I grew up in southern Germany and then spent my mid-teens through young adulthood in England.  What do the two countries have in common?  This:  Hardly anyone knows anything about Mexican food.  It's true.  I'm … Continue reading →

Lemon Dill Mustard Dressing

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Dill has always been one of my favorite herbs.  I've had success in growing nearly all of my culinary herbs from seed and planting them in my herb garden, but dill has been a challenge.  I've been trying to grow it for the past three years and just haven't had much luck.  I … Continue reading →

Low Carb High Protein Nut & Seed Bread (Paleo)

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In an attempt to burn a few excess pounds and to cut back on carbs generally, I've been focusing more on foods high in protein and healthy fats the past few weeks.  High protein/high fat foods are more satiating, which means you're less likely to nibble throughout the day, … Continue reading →

Spanish Deviled Eggs

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Thank you to Lindsay® for sponsoring this post! Spaniards are masters of appetizers, which they call “tapas.”  For them it's an art form and every restaurant and bar features its own carefully crafted selection of tapas.   In Spain when you go out for dinner it's common … Continue reading →

Black Olive & Fig Tapenade with Roquefort

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A special thank you to Lindsay® for sponsoring this post. Today's dish features one of the most influential foods in the world's history - olives - and takes us to the Provence region of southern France.  Olives were first introduced to Marseilles by the Phoenicians … Continue reading →

Ultimate Ropa Vieja (National Dish of Cuba)

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Thank you to Lindsay for sponsoring this post. Shredded beef and vegetables that resemble a heap of colorful rags  - that's Ropa Vieja.  From the Spanish term for "old clothes", this is one of Cuba's most popular and beloved dishes.  So popular in fact that it's one of … Continue reading →

Sicilian-style Grilled Tuna Steaks

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A special thank you to Lindsay for sponsoring this post and to our readers for supporting the brands that help make The Daring Gourmet possible!  From my early childhood trips to Italy's beaches to my farewell trip to Tuscany as an adult before leaving Europe for the … Continue reading →

Greek Meatballs

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Thank you to Lindsay for sponsoring this post! Our family loves meatballs.  And really, who doesn't?  For many of us they're linked to childhood memories of comfort food around the family dinner table or a favorite Italian restaurant.  My mom made the best Swedish … Continue reading →

Roasted Cauliflower Chowder

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This cozy chowder is packed with a myriad of delicious flavors.   The star of the show:  Roasted cauliflower.  This chowder is so good it will even make the cauliflower-haters rethink their position. I've traditionally been fairly lukewarm towards cauliflower and my … Continue reading →

Curried Roasted Sweet Potato Soup with Tarragon

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I love creamy soups.  Their creamy texture and vibrant flavors all spell "comfort" to me. This deliciously rich and seductively silky soup showcases the sweet potato.  An ancient tuber, sweet potatoes have been radiocarbon-dated in the Cook Islands to 1000 AD and are … Continue reading →

French Beef Stew with Old-fashioned Vegetables

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The French really know how to make great stews.  Here is one of them and it uses a method similar to that of German Sauerbraten and corned beef to achieve both an exquisitely tangy flavor and a lusciously tender beef. Many of you have already been introduced to my French … Continue reading →

How To Make The Best Homemade Vanilla Extract

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You know a good vanilla extract when you unscrew the bottle and inhale.  Lower quality extracts just lack the same depth and combination of fruity and earthy notes in their aroma.  Nothing beats quality vanilla.  But top quality vanilla extracts are expensive. For quality … Continue reading →

Chicken Xacuti

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The origin of this wonderful dish is Goa.  Goa is located in the western region of India and though it is India's smallest state, it's also one of its richest.  Rich not only in terms of economic wealth, but rich in its tropical biodiversity.  In fact, it's classified as one … Continue reading →

Chinese Beef and Broccoli

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One of the things I love about Chinese food - aside from the fact that it tastes so darn delicious - is how quick it is to make.  Once you have the prep work of all the chopping done - and that can conveniently be done in advance - it literally takes 5 minutes or less to … Continue reading →

German Tomato Salad (Tomatensalat)

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This is a fresh and vibrantly flavorful Summer tomato salad that is typical of the ones I know and love from Germany.  Simple, quick and as easy as 1, 2, 3, all you have to do is cut up the tomatoes, onions, and herbs, prepare the vinaigrette, and pour the vinaigrette over … Continue reading →

Greek Lemon Chicken

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Capers are one of those ingredients you come across occasionally but may have never cooked with or even tried.  But they're an integral part of Mediterranean cuisine.  Their use dates way back to ancient Greece.  They come from a perennial plant that bears edible flower buds … Continue reading →

Grilled Salmon with Fresh Peach Jalapeno Salsa

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Wild Alaskan salmon is a powerhouse of nutrition.  In recent years we've been hearing more and more about the health benefits associated with the omega-3 fats in salmon, including a large American study of several thousands of participants followed over the course of 16 … Continue reading →

Slow Cooker Greek Chicken

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This dish is as easy as 1, 2, 3. 1) Mix the sauce together.  2)  Pour over the chicken.  3)  Cook the chicken and add the olives and capers towards the end.  That's it. Prep time is silly minimal and the end result is simply wonderful.  Super tender and moist chicken … Continue reading →

Beef Stir-fry with Snow Peas and Mushrooms

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Who doesn't enjoy a good stir-fry? One of the things I about Chinese food, aside from the fact that it's delicious, is that it's generally so doggone quick to make.  Really the only time involved is the prep work - the chopping.  The actual cooking takes less than 5 … Continue reading →

Szegedin Goulash (Székely Gulyás)

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The weather is slowly warming but I figure there's still time to squeeze in one final cool-weather stew.  Especially one as good as this.  It's one of my personal favorites:  Szegedin Goulash. I can remember the aroma that filled our home every time my mom made this.  I'd … Continue reading →

Indonesian-style Chili Peanut Coconut Chicken

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This tasty Indonesian-influenced dish comes together in 30 minutes.  The flavors of peanuts, coconut, chili, garlic and ginger beautifully meld to create a sauce that is rich, comforting and deeply satisfying. We recently had some family over from out of town at the last … Continue reading →

Spanish Steaks

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This is the recipe that had my husband's work staff clamoring at his office door because of the aroma flooding the clinic at lunchtime. It's always rewarding when you can prepare a meal that smells amazing, tastes as good as it smells, and is visually appealing. Because … Continue reading →

Roasted Brussels Sprouts with Balsamic Reduction

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If you're a Brussels sprouts lover, then this recipe is a must-try.  A simple, elegant, delicious side dish. If you're a Brussels sprouts hater...sorry, it's a hopeless cause and there's no converting you.  Why?  It's genetic.  Yes, there's actually a gene that explains … Continue reading →

Gourmet Marinated Olives

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Thank you to Lindsay for sponsoring this post! A special thanks to Lindsay Olives for sponsoring this post! These homemade marinated olives are a real show-stopper.  Plump, juicy, and packed full of flavor, they're perfect for entertaining, snacking,  including at the … Continue reading →

Easy Green Bean Casserole From Scratch

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Thank you to Del Monte and POPSUGAR SELECT for sponsoring this post! I don't know when or how or by whom the classic green bean casserole was invented, but whoever did should have a holiday named after them.   Or at least a postage stamp, don't you think?  I mean, the … Continue reading →

Balsamic Glazed Steak Rolls

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Here's a great dish for the grill that is low cal, low carb, low fat, paleo...and tastes incredible!  And just wait till you've tried this rosemary-garlic balsamic glaze...you'll be making it to pour over everything else! Truly, the glaze is downright delicious.  I'll be … Continue reading →

Easy Homemade Tahini Paste

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The scenario you're all familiar with:  Really in the mood for some homemade hummus.  Garbanzo beans?  Check.  Olive oil?  Check.  Lemons?  Check.  Garlic?  Check.  Tahini paste?  Dang it. Don't let that stop you again.  It's super simple to make yourself and tastes even … Continue reading →

Cauliflower “Rice”

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Whether you're paleo, on a diet, or simply want to sneak in more veggies, this cauliflower rice is quick and easy to make and you can season it in a gazillion different ways. … Continue reading →

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