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This Double Chocolate Peppermint Fudge combines chocolate chips, sweetened condensed milk and a few mix-ins for a simple, quick holiday treat. (Photo by Tressa Dale/Peninsula Clarion)

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Christmas magic in candy form

Double chocolate peppermint fudge in a few easy steps

Onions, carrots and chicken broth are topped off with warm dumplings in this classic recipe. (Photo by Tressa Dale/Peninsula Clarion)

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A meal to warm up sleepy snow days

Chicken and dumplings are a simple, homey classic

Golden Soup mixes cauliflower, onions and apples and can be made in one pot. (Photo by Tressa Dale/Peninsula Clarion)

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Golden soup offers a healthy reprieve after holiday indulgence

On the off days between the trips and celebrations I find it necessary to eat strategically

Tressa Dale / Peninsula Clarion Blueberries and lemonade can be combined to create a base for a number of drinks.

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Adventures in tasting

A young chef tries out blueberry lemonade

Candy pecans make a roadtrip sweet snack. (Photo by Tressa Dale/Peninsula Clarion)

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Sweet treats for the road

Candied pecans accompany more subued wandering

These labor-intensive pierogies can be made in large batches and frozen for future meals. (Photo by Tressa Dale/Peninsula Clarion)

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Pierogies — Europe’s beloved carb

My recipe is for a savory potato, onion and cheese filled version that will make any carb-lover smile.

Photo by Tressa Dale/Peninsula Clarion Sweet and tart cranberry pecan oat bars bring some colors to fall.

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Cranberry pecan oat bars bring fall colors to life

When I was a young girl, I wrote a poem about the queen of the forest. I can’t…

Bulkogi Stew, a mixture of beef steak, potato starch noodles, green onions and broth, is enjoyed as part of the Korean harvest festival, Chuseok. (Photo by Tressa Dale/Peninsula Clarion)

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A hearty stew to celebrate harvest and loved ones

Bulkogi Stew makes for a perfect drizzly Chuseok in Alaska

This star-shaped bread takes multiple steps that can help fill a day spent inside. (Photo by Tressa Dale/Peninsula Clarion)

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Getting creative on a rainy day

Our streak of rainy days last week tested my creativity.

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On the strawberry patch: Bites of romance

Valentine’s butter cookies offer flavors of love

This hearty salmon chowder takes a shot at recreating the famous smoked salmon chowder served at Pike Place Chowder in Seattle. (Photo by Tressa Dale/Peninsula Clarion)

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On the strawberry patch: Winter warmup

Hearty smoke salmon chowder caps a day outdoors

A traditional dish of the Lunar New Year, rice cake soup features beef, rice cakes, green onions, toased sushi nori and eggs. (Photo by Tressa Dale/Peninsula Clarion)

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On the strawberry patch: Making a fresh start

Celebrate the Lunar New Year with rice cake soup

Achieving the crispy, flaky layers of golden goodness of a croissant require precision and skill. (Photo by Tresa Dale/Peninsula Clarion)

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Reaching the pinnacle of patisserie

Croissants take precision and skill, but the results can be delightful