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December 28, 2010
Baby Food Diet Recipes
We hear a hot diet trend for 2011 is the Baby Food Diet. The idea is simple: Substitute two meals a day with baby food purees and you'll have a slim, baby-sized waistline. Hollywood types most likely have their people mix up homemade concoctions of the mush to ensure organic mixes. ... More >>
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December 29, 2010
New Year's Day Brunch In A Mug
Illustration by Cyndi CoonServe New Year's Day brunch in a mug -- that's right the whole thing. Clean up will be easy because all items in the dishwasher will be the same shape. This is all about economy of time. Ideas for a New Year's Day brunch in a mug after the jump....
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January 7, 2011
Brit Grit and Pub Grub: Dinner and a Movie
Candied bacon. Staying in? We've got you covered -- both on the culinary and entertainment fronts. Now presenting Dinner and a Movie -- a guide to do a do it yourself evening of food and film. Winter in the desert can get cold and gray. More people are wearing black sweaters, jean ... More >>
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January 17, 2011
Stuffed Peppers with Couscous, Spinach and Feta
Carol BlonderWhy are we joining the Meatless Monday campaign? We do it for ourselves, (adding a variety of grains, fresh fruits and vegetables is good for our bodies), for the environment (easy way to reduce our carbon footprint), we believe in purchasing humanely raised and slaughtered animals ... More >>
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January 31, 2011
Burn, Baby, Burn! Smokin' Hot Super Bowl Sliders
The Super Bowl is next Sunday and fans are already loading up their carts with charcoal, BBQ sauce and various ground, sliced, chopped and pre-formed meats at my local market. Good thing my wedding anniversary is this weekend -- and my husband doesn' ... More >>
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January 31, 2011
Singapore Noodles with Fried Tofu
Carol BlonderSingapore Noodles with Fried Tofu Singapore Noodles are a favorite Asian street food gone international. We typically enjoy this recipe from a friend with just vegetables and noodles. But with tofu on our mind, we decided to add some to the dish for a little protein and a little pr ... More >>
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February 3, 2011
Alex Padilla's Cochinita Pibil
Keyon Fareghi After getting to know Alex Padilla of Taberna Mexicana, he let us in on the recipe for his favorite menu item, Cochinita Pibil, which is a Yucatan pork stew baked in a banana leaf and traditionally served with fried plantains, Mexican crema, pickled red onions, an ... More >>
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February 9, 2011
Valentine's Day Showdown: Comfort Food from the Thrifty Cook
Jonathan McNamaraCyndi Coon prepares meatloaf.Yesterday, Wynter Holden AKA The Virgin Cook gave you a Valentine's Day menu built on ease of preparation and maximum effectiveness...ahem...outside of the kitchen. Today, we're all about comfort foods courtesy of The Thrifty Cook. These thrift ... More >>
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February 10, 2011
Valentine's Day Showdown: Bistro Dinner with Our Resident Chef
Jonathan McNamaraCarol Blonder with most of her Valentine's menu.Our Virgin Cook, Wynter Holden, refers to the Valentine dinner menu as a competition! In spite of the size your knife (is that from the tool shed?) Wynter, game on! And no apologies, Cyndi Coon, Thrifty Cook, we planned our menu ... More >>
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February 10, 2011
Matt Carter's Black Cod with Tomato Nage
Keyon FareghiOur chat with Matt Carter ended yesterday with him explaining a little about why The Mission is different from other Latin restaurants in the area. The proof may not be in the pudding, but in the black cod dish that he will show us how to prepare tod ... More >>
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February 14, 2011
Portobello Mushroom "Burger" with sautéed onion and Gorgonzola
Carol BlonderPortobello Mushroom Burger with oven baked "fries" There are days, even meatless days, when the craving for a burger takes over. Portobello mushrooms are the perfect replacement for a beef patty along with custom toppings (raw or sautéed onions, avocado, fresh tomatoes, fresh gree ... More >>
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February 17, 2011
Emilio Morales' Kung Pao Scallops
Keyon FareghiWe chatted yesterday with Emilio Morales of Sunshine Moon Peking Pub about everything from the family of 10 he grew up in to a mutual distaste for Andrew Zimmern. He shows us today how to make kung pao scallops. As Morales warned us in part one on Tuesday, Asian food seems dece ... More >>
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February 21, 2011
Rice Try: The Virgin Goes International With Indian Pudding
Don't try this with boil-in-bag rice."Rice pudding should be incredibly easy to make," I said, unpacking the boil-in-bag rice. "You just boil it in the water for a few minutes and dump in the ingredients, right? Eye roll. Ok, so my experiment with rice pudding wasn't quit ... More >>
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February 21, 2011
Spaghetti Squash with Zucchini Ribbons, Chunky Tomato Sauce and Toasted Chickpeas
Carol Blonder spaghetti squash with tomato concasse, zucchini ribbons and toasted garbanzo beansSpaghetti squash as an alternative to pasta is great when the mood hits for a light dish. A usual preparation is to serve it pasta style with a rich meaty tomato sauce. In this recipe it serves ... More >>
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February 22, 2011
Cannabis Cinnamon Twist
The story behind this is simple, we had to go visit a good friend who had just had hip surgery, we simply had to bring something "good" By chance, we just happened to have some canna butter lying around, so we decided to make some puff pastry cinnamon twists, with a twist, of course. And yes, there ... More >>
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February 24, 2011
Christopher Nicosia's Black Fettucine with Rock Shrimp
Keyon Fareghi Our chat with Chef Christopher Nicosia of Sassi concluded yesterday with him telling us how the best compliment he has ever received was that from a patron claiming Nicosia's food was better than his own mother's. The recipe he is showing us today, however, is something mom pr ... More >>
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February 28, 2011
Quinoa Cabbage Rolls
revolution cycle@flikrCCquinoa Quinoa (pronounced: keen-wah) is an ancient seed native to the Andes mountain regions of Peru and Bolivia. Historically, Quinoa was cultivated in terraced fields by the Inca's who treasured their "mother grain" for sustenance as well as its healing and mystical p ... More >>
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March 1, 2011
Melissa Barth's Chocolate-Peanut Butter Mousse and Banana Dessert
Carol Blonderchocolate-peanut butter mousse and sauted banana cake with creme fraiche ice cream Posh pastry chef Melissa Barth followed her older brother into a culinary program in high school, hit the pastry station, and found her niche. After completing the pastry and baking program at the Cu ... More >>
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March 3, 2011
Chad Burnett's Black Truffle Hummus
Keyon FareghiWe finished chatting with Chad Burnett of Parc Central yesterday and today he will show us how to make Black Truffle Hummus. This is one easy recipe that is way more satisfying than the amount of effort you're going to have to put in to prepare it. Get the scoop after the jump ... More >>
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March 7, 2011
Quinoa: Quick and Nutritious
Carol Blondermediterranean quinoa salad Last week we featured quinoa in a cabbage roll. You found out about the ancient seed treasured by the Incas and called "the mother grain". Quinoa has a higher percentage of protein per serving than wheat, oats, buckwheat or barley and is gluten free. We h ... More >>
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March 17, 2011
Patrick Boll's Dos Equis Battered Fish Tostadas
Keyon Fareghi Yesterday we finished chatting up Patrick Boll of The Spotted Donkey Cantina ii and today he will guide us in putting together a super simple fish tostada. With the dog days of summer just nearly here, lighter fare incorporating fish just sounds all the more appetizing. This dish f ... More >>
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March 21, 2011
Savory Rainbow Chard and Fingerling Potato Tart
Carol Blonderseasonal tart with rainbow chard, purple fingerlings, and baby leeks Winter and early spring visits to the farmers markets around town have us obsessing about vegetable tarts. We started out thinking of the quintessential tomato pie, the kind we used to crave in the mid-west ... More >>
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March 29, 2011
Trefoil Cookie Showdown: Pear Frangipane Tart
Jonathan McNamaraGot some Girl Scout cookies sitting around? So did we. Hence, the Trefoil Cookie Showdown. Being one of the newest Chow Bella members, I was a bit nervous about entering this challenge. I had seen last year's Thin Mint competition and wondered if I could make something wort ... More >>
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March 31, 2011
Anthony Redendo's Tropical Ceviche
Courtesy of Anthony RedendoWe finished up our conversation with Anthony Redendo of Sofrita and Redendo's Pizzeria yesterday. Today he shares a recipe for a tropical ceviche representative of some of the Latin American tapas over at Sofrita. This is light enough to where you could pair it wi ... More >>
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April 18, 2011
Easter Blasphemy: Get a Look at The Virgin's Hot Buns
Pray that your buns will look as good as The Virgin's. Hot cross buns are a longstanding tradition, possibly dating as far back as ancient Greece and Saxony, where they were used in spring celebrations. They were once banned by Queen Elizabeth, who thought the cross-topped yeast rolls celebrat ... More >>
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April 26, 2011
Lakhana In's Lok Lak Beef
Keyon Fareghi We finished our conversation with Lakhana In of Sekong By Night yesterday by looking over the menu and talking about different entrees. The Lok Lak Beef is the only one that bears the chef's name so far. In got just as excited as we did, when she got up to go back into t ... More >>
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May 19, 2011
Bernie Kantak's Pan-Seared Scallops with Roasted Corn Grits
Citizen Public HouseYesterday, we caught up with Chef Bernie Kantak of Citizen Public House in Old Town Scottsdale. Today, the busy chef shares a recipe for a dish that's currently on tap for Arizona Spring Restaurant Week.Pan seared scallops with roasted corn grits, snow pea greens and red rock ... More >>
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July 11, 2011
Chillin' with Cold Soup
Rulf Roletschek@flikr beet borschtLong, hot summer days bring those childhood memories -- chasing through lawn sprinklers, setting up lemonade stands, catching fireflies in a jar, and for me, my Russian born grandmother's cold soups. Beet borscht and spinach borscht (Schav) were summer spe ... More >>
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July 13, 2011
Jen Anderson's Halibut Banh mi from Windsor
Shannon M. on yelp.comAfter talking all about how she creates her recipes this week, Windsor's Jen Anderson shares one for the Halibut Banh Mi currently available at Windsor. You'll make something close to the real deal but you'll have to go to the restaurant to get the plate with Jen's pic ... More >>
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July 25, 2011
Bruschetta Three Ways, All Vegetarian
ildueipicche bruschetta I don't know about you, but I am ready to give my cook top a break -- send it on vacation with the chefs who, like a NYC shrink, shutter their doors for a summer respite. My ambition to make a meal has been reduced to quick and easy preparations that require a ... More >>
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August 15, 2011
Strawberry Risotto
Carol Blonder strawberry risotto Reading the fall issue of La Cucina Italiana magazine, I noticed an announcement for the fall release of the newest edition of Il Cucchiaio d'Argento, The Silver Spoon. If you missed the culinary hoopla when the first English edition was released in the U.S ... More >>
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October 12, 2011
Cheesecake Choco-Berries: Fair Food Showdown
Johnathan McNamara Fair food belongs on a stick! Cheesecake-filled chocolate-dipped strawberries. With the Arizona State Fair headed our way at week's end, we at Chow Bella decided on our latest challenge: Create a "fair food" that kicks it up a notch. No one dared to cook with bugs, bu ... More >>
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October 12, 2011
Chef David Hall's Braised Beef in Cabernet Sauvignon
This week we've been chatting with personal chef David Hall of Thyme for a Chef. Today he's sharing his recipe for Braised Beef in Cabernet Sauvignon. Braised Beef in Cabernet Sauvignon Serves six Ingredients: 2 tablespoons, olive oil, divided 2 pounds, beef chuck roast, lean, boneless, cut ... More >>
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October 17, 2011
Aztec Couscous Salad
Aztec Couscous Salad is one vegetarian dish that anyone can enjoy. It makes a great lunch, light dinner, or side dish, and it's quick to toss together with roasted peppers, corn, black beans, and more.
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November 25, 2011
Five Thanksgiving Leftover Recipes: AndyTalk
Two things are invariably used up after Thanksgiving; all your Tupperware and your appetite for just one more helping. You're on your own regarding how to store the leftovers, but I have a few suggestions about how to turn your leftovers into more than the sum of their parts.
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November 30, 2011
Terri Nackey's Cardamon Pear Crisp
Lauren Saria We've been chatting over the last two days with Terri Nackey, the founder of La Bella Terre, who shared her insights into the benefits of eating seasonal, locally grown foods and getting back into touch with the garden. Today, we've got her recipe for cardamon pear crisp using her ca ... More >>
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December 12, 2011
Carol's Mango-Pine Nut Rugelach
Tedd Roundy Carol's rugelach.Our latest Chow Bella showdown: a traditional holiday cookie exchange. From now through Christmas, we present Chow Bella's 12 Days of Christmas Cookies. We begin, technically speaking, with a Hanukkah treat: Carol Blonder's Rugelach It started with my fi ... More >>
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December 13, 2011
Shannon's Who-Cares-About-Chocolate Lemon Crunch Sugar Cookies
Tedd Roundy Shannon's lemon cookies.Our latest Chow Bella showdown: a traditional holiday cookie exchange. From now through Christmas, we present Chow Bella's 12 Days of Christmas Cookies. Today: 11. Shannon Armour's Who-Cares-About-Chocolate Lemon Crunch Sugar Cookies. I don't make coo ... More >>
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December 15, 2011
Jen's Aunt Bonnie's Sour Cream Cookies
Tedd RoundyIt just doesn't taste like Christmas to me without a few of my Aunt Bonnie's Sour Cream Cookies. I mentioned them last year in the Chow Bella "Jennifer Woods, What Are You Baking?" post. These cookies are really all about the frosting but the soft cookie makes that whole eating e ... More >>
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December 16, 2011
Lauren's Cream Cheese Filled Snickerdoodles
Tedd Roundy For the past two years, my friend and I have made cookies for that long list of friends and acquaintances that don't quite make the gift list, but could never just be left out in the cold. On college student budgets, giving treats is a great way to spread holiday cheer without h ... More >>
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December 19, 2011
A Merry Vegan Christmas Menu from Chakra 4, Green, and Pomegranate Café
Still don't know what you're making for your holiday table? These three recipes from local chefs and restaurateurs will get you started: Chakra 4's Red & Green Holiday Salad, Green's Lemongrass "Chicken," and Pomegranate Café's Vegan English Toffee.
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December 20, 2011
Claire's Chocolate Chip, Fool Proof, and Better Than They Look (Really) Cookies
Our latest Chow Bella showdown: a traditional holiday cookie exchange. From now through Christmas, we present Chow Bella's 12 Days of Christmas Cookies. Today, we bring you Claire's Chocolate Chip, Better Than They Look (Really) Cookies. I am not a baker -- a tough fact I thought I could hide un ... More >>
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December 21, 2011
Nicole's Mini Pans
Our latest Chow Bella showdown: a traditional holiday cookie exchange. From now through Christmas, we present Chow Bella's 12 Days of Christmas Cookies. Today: Nicole Smith's Mini Pans. Tedd Roundy Nicole's serving 'em up.Some people say, "I'm turning into my mother" like it's a bad thin ... More >>
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December 22, 2011
Amy M.'s Snickerdoodles and Spritz Cookies
Our latest Chow Bella showdown: a traditional holiday cookie exchange. From now through Christmas, we present Chow Bella's 12 Days of Christmas Cookies. Today we bring you two recipes: Amy Morris' Snickerdoodles and Spritz cookies. Snickerdoodles! Fun to say, and delicious. These are my husband's fa ... More >>
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December 29, 2011
Chef Jeff Kraus' Crepes for New Year's Eve
Experience Gastro This week in Chef Talk we've been chatting with Jeff Kraus of Truckin' Good Food. As both owner and chef of TGF, Kraus has left a lasting mark on the street food scene and put an innovative spin on French cuisine that's left many begging for more. Today, we've got his recipe f ... More >>
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January 3, 2012
In Season: Loaded Winter White Vegetable "Potato" Soup
HandleTheHeat.comLately, in this In Season series, we're taking a look at what I take home from Crooked Sky Farms each week and see what I've done with my CSA share, or part share. This week I'm using potatoes, turnips, rutabagas and/or parsnips.
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January 30, 2012
Breakfast Cookie?! That's a Trend We Can Embrace
Jennifer WoodsIn an effort to make Mom proud, Chow Bella's taking a good, hard look at the most important meal of the day in the form of Scrambled, a mashup of breakfast recipes, news and reviews of local restaurants serving the a.m. crowd. We were eager to jump on the breakfast cookie trend ... More >>
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January 31, 2012
In Season: Asian Ramen Noodle Salad with Cabbage, Carrots and I'itoi Onions
Jennifer WoodsLately, in this In Season series, we're taking a look at what I take home from Crooked Sky Farms each week and see what I've done with my CSA share, or part share. This week I'm using cabbage, carrots and i'itoi onions
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February 7, 2012
In Season: Creamy Carrot Soup
Photo: Jennifer Woods Lately, in this In Season series, we're taking a look at what I take home from Crooked Sky Farms each week and see what I've done with my CSA share, or part share. This week I'm using carrots and onions.
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February 10, 2012
A High School Kid's Guide to Cooking for Your Girlfriend on Valentine's Day
Jayson SwearingtonEditor's Note: The original headline on this post was "The Manly Man's Guide to Cooking for Your Woman," but since our intern Jayson Swearington is still in high school, that didn't feel quite right. And yet you'll likely agree after reading this post about making chicken pi ... More >>
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