Alan
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Summer In Spain Part 3: The Festival of San Fermin
We hit the streets of the famed Basque city ready for anything. The town was busy with locals and tourists from all over the globe looking to stake their claim on Pamplona fame. Continue reading
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Red Flannel Hash
The smell of roasting beets, potatoes and onions punctuate the cold morning in our drafty country home. A warm oven heats the house with the promising aromas of a special brunch. Continue reading
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Red Lentil Soup with Cauliflower and Brussels Sprouts (Vegan and Gluten-Free)
This is a quick soup for a cool day. Sautéing the Brussels sprouts and cauliflower separately concentrates their flavor and maintains their texture and color, which contributes to the overall pleasantness of this hearty but light vegetable soup. Continue reading
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Butternut Squash Potstickers
These butternut squash potstickers are a perfect option if you’re looking for a vegetarian appetizer. They are crispy, salty and sweet. I fold them in half, put some cheese in it and eat it like a taco. Continue reading
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Creamed Corn Pasta
This recipe is geared towards a wintertime meal when fresh corn is not readily available and canned corn is. Creamed corn pasta dish is one of the first things I made for my fiancee when we started dating. Continue reading
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Croque Madame Toast
The Croque Monsieur is a rich, cheesy baked sandwich originating in France. Traditionally using Bayonne ham, Gruyere cheese and the classic French mother sauce, Bechamel. The Croque Madame is the same thing but with a fried egg on top. Continue reading
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PIZZA MISSION: DOWNTOWN VEGAS
The pizza scene in Downtown Las Vegas reminds me of Brooklyn. It has a lot of great pizza within walking distance of Fremont Street. Check out these four spots around downtown. My advice is to start with Pop Up Pizza… Continue reading
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Butternut Squash Puree (Gluten-Free)
This squash puree is a simple side with not a lot of active work but it takes some time to bake the squash. Make this the day before you plan to serve it. It will taste better the next day… Continue reading
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Summer In Spain Part 2
The morning sun shining through the small windows at the top of the room served as a wake-up call for my first day. I was still wrapped in the blanket someone had laid on me just four hours ago. Sleep… Continue reading
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Chipotle Bacon Potato Salad
If you’re looking for a different type of potato salad with a kick then this is it. It balances heat, salt and acidity with a creamy texture. Continue reading
