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This category is designed for the home cook that likes to explore all of the cooking techniques, from simple stovetop skillet cooking to slow cooking to indoor grilling to dehydrating.  The recipes cover the range of cooking techniques popular in different cultures and cuisines, and include:

Roasted Sweet Potatoes with Blackberry Rosemary Sauce

Sweet potatoes are a traditional Thanksgiving side dish for our family, but there are many ways to customize the topping for roasted sweet potatoes. This recipe brushes a harissa sauce (or paste) over the potatoes while broiling and then drizzles a blackberry and rosemary compote over the top after they come out of the oven. …

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Raspberry Chipotle Sauce Baked Chicken

The fruity undertones of smoked jalapeno peppers (aka chipotle peppers) complement the sweet and dusky flavor of raspberries. This easy raspberry chipotle sauce pairs perfectly with baked chicken, game birds and turkey. It is also wonderful spooned over cream cheese and served on crackers as a colorful holiday appetizer. Jump to: RECIPE | Ingredients | …

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Fried Green Tomatoes and Crab Salad as a Crab Stack

This fried green tomato stack layered with a creamy, tangy crab remoulade is a Southern specialty that is truly sublime. It is the perfect way to shine a light on the end-of-season green tomatoes for an unforgettable appetizer, lunch, or dinner. Plate it as a “stack” for the visual restaurant-like appeal, or enjoy it as …

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Old Fashioned Peach Buckle the Easy Way

I’ve been on a real fruit-with-dough bender lately, working my way through all the old fashioned dishes in an attempt to distinguish cobblers from crisps from crumbles from buckles, from pandowdys. This recipe is for the buckle, and although any fruit will work in the filling, I chose peaches as they are in season here …

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Roasted Beets and Carrots on Harissa Spiced Yogurt

I’m always looking for ways to enhance the flavors of lowly vegetables, while at the same time keeping it simple as possible. Yotam Ottolenghi of course is a master at creating beautiful, flavorful vegetable dishes, but I always find myself opting for an easier recipe. Roasting the beets and carrots with a little spice and …

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Zucchini Fritters with Yogurt Caper Dipping Sauce

These crispy zucchini fritters use shredded zucchini in place of potatoes, but the best part of this recipe is that the fritters hold their shape in the pan.  I’ll never forget sharing the first version of this recipe with my daughter only to get a tearful phone call about them falling completely apart in the …

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Low-Carb Chicken and Blueberry Salad using Costco Rotisserie Chicken

Blueberries are one of the lowest-carb fruits that you can eat, and they have the bonus of incredible taste! Blueberries add interest and flavor to this classic chicken dinner salad recipe, and rotisserie pre-cooked chicken from Costco make this recipe an easy, no-cook summer salad. Jump To: RECIPE | Ingredients | Blueberry Rum Popsicles | …

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Seared Chicken Piperade: Slow-Carb Version

Piperade is the simple, elegant, and quintessential dish of the small Basque region that sits partially in France and partially in Spain.  The signature ingredients are those found readily in this region and consist of onion, garlic, peppers, and tomatoes (and usually a spicy paprika). Jump to: RECIPE | What is Piperade? | Grow Your …

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