Main Meals that Deliver
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Bundles of joy Photo
This month China welcomes in the Year of the Tiger. Here in the north, that will mean people wrapping and eating dumplings. more
Desserts to Desire
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Crack Pie: It's love at first bite Photo
As a woman, I know I'm supposed to swoon at the sight of chocolate and lower my voice when I rhapsodize about chocolate truffles, souffles and bouchons, as if I were talking about an illicit love affair. more
Pick a side: Dishes that delight
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Bell pepper and corn slaw Photo
From the L.A. Times Test Kitchen, this pepper and corn slaw was one of their favorite recipes of 2009. The assorted colors of bell peppers make it a delightfully bright and tasty addition to any meal. more
Appetizers: Let's get it started
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Beyond butternut Photo
Can you say kabocha? It's high time for winter squash, and there's a cornucopia of eye-catching varieties at local grocery stores. more
Soup's on
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Recipe: Squash and parsnip soup Photo
If you watch television cooking shows, you know how ingredients magically appear, pared, chopped and ready for assembly. more
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The variety of gazpacho Photo
As we are all unhappily aware, this has not been a great summer for tomatoes, but with the mercury rising at last and the sun shining, it is finally the season for gazpacho. more
Salads
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Be still, my beet-ing heart salad Photo
Valentine's Day doesn't have to hurt your wallet. This delicious dish delivers on the cheap. more
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Hail Caesar Photo
A lot of times when food writers praise an old-fashioned ingredient such as romaine lettuce, they do it with a hint of condescension. more
Sandwiches, breads & crackers
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Recipe: Currant scones from La Provence in Beverly Hills Photo
Dear SOS: I discovered the best currant scones at La Provence in Beverly Hills. Even the shape is special: free-form and crispy. more
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Biscuits: Now that's flour power Photo
They say that life is a journey and not a destination. That sentiment must surely include cooking, where the twists and turns of one memorable culinary adventure brought my husband and I right back home. more
