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I know I'm not the only one who's been craving lighter, brighter flavors lately. Eggnog, cookies, cheeses, meats, sauces, pies, cakes, and all those wonderful holiday foods are terrific, but after eating them for awhile, it's nice to enjoy something a little different. Not only does this...

This is a very impressive, delicious dish -- if you like salmon, that is -- that takes very little effort. I was especially in love with the look and texture of the crust; it's a gorgeous deep-gold color and lends the fish an appealing crunch. I served this along with piselli con asparagi e basilico...

Before Shane and I got engaged and I moved Upstate, I used to eat Chinese take-out at least twice a month, sometimes more. It was cheap, it was flavorful, it was everywhere. But Shane isn't a big fan of Chinese food, and I haven't found any Chinese restaurants I really like, so now I eat Chinese...

An email from Mark , verbatim: It was one of those awkward social mixers at the beginning of my first semester at The University of Alabama in 1990. All the grad students were invited to the home of the one of the professors, so we could get to know each other and meet some of the faculty before the...

Perhaps the most delicious way to prepare shrimp. Thai Spiced Barbeque Shrimp (adapted) 3 tablespoons fresh lemon juice 1 tablespoon soy sauce 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard 2 cloves garlic, minced 1 tablespoon brown sugar 2 teaspoons curry paste (Shane used a hot, red curry paste) 1 pound medium shrimp...

Normally, I am not an oyster fan. But God, throw a bunch of butter, fennel seeds, garlic and shallots on top -- how can they not be loved? Shane and his Commie oysters. Grilled Oysters with Fennel Butter , adapted 1 tsp. fennel seed, ground 1 c. butter, softened 1 Tbsp. shallots, minced 1 Tbsp. garlic...