Diane Worthington
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A sophisticated twist on a Spanish classicAug 28, 2015 6:36 am - On a recent visit to the Fairmont Grand Del Mar in San Diego, I discovered a refined twist on Spanish gazpacho. This adaptation of tomato gazpacho with vanilla cream is ...
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Salad Nicoise a colorful alternative to cobb saladAug 13, 2015 7:18 am - This classic Provençal salad is said to originate in Nice, France. Many modern Nicoise-style salads include fresh grilled ahi tuna, but I prefer the imported canned vari...
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Palladio's Venetian apple cake fit for any occasionAug 10, 2015 8:42 pm - It has taken me a lifetime of travel to finally visit one of the most enchanting spots: Venice, Italy. As a food and travel writer, I was obsessed with making a visit to...
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Make onion marmalade your summer sidekickJul 18, 2015 8:14 am - Come summertime, onion marmalade is a condiment that I use in many dishes. My Seriously Simple motto is: Seek out maximum flavor and spend minimum time in the kitchen. E...
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Tips for grilling juicy chicken breasts every timeJul 03, 2015 7:14 am - I love barbecued chicken breasts, but they can turn out dry and somewhat flavorless. I have a couple of different techniques I like to use to avoid these pitfalls: Make ...
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For a twist on pasta salads, try using Asian style noodlesJun 12, 2015 6:17 am - Pasta salads have traveled a long way from mayonnaise-dressed macaroni. In the last few decades, pasta salads have become colorful and fresh, featuring vinaigrettes and...
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Creamy or zesty: Potato salad is prime side dishJun 01, 2015 6:29 am - By Diane Worthington At a national potato salad contest I judged last summer, every entrant claimed to have the "best" recipe. After sampling more varieties than I can r...
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Seriously Simple: Mint adds fresh layer to apricot lamb chopsMay 09, 2015 7:35 am - James Briscione's new book, “The Great Cook” (Oxmoor House, 2015), has a clever way of delivering recipes. Each one is a basic with a photo of all the ingredients needed...
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Seriously simple: Fresh peas at springtime peak perfect for pastaMay 01, 2015 6:11 am - Springtime signals the peak season for fresh peas. I love to use them in dishes that show off their unique taste. Pasta is a perfect backdrop that allows the delicate, s...
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Seriously Simple: A perfect springtime first courseApr 23, 2015 6:15 am - My grown daughter recently asked me how to prepare an artichoke. She loves eating them at restaurants but is intimidated to cook them at home, because she doesn't know h...