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Chicken tikka masala. (Photo by Tressa Dale)

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Adventurous chicken tikka masala

From the time he was big enough to sit in our special backpack, we’ve been taking him to…

A favorite of Korean kids and college kids alike, Korean black bean noodles are an everyday takeout staple. (Photo by Tressa Dale/Peninsula Clarion)

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Comfort food for when it’s needed most

Korean black bean noodles provide a mild and soothing meal

Photo by Tressa Dale/Peninsula Clarion
Quinoa Chickpea Kale Salad is packed with filling protein and great nutrition without being too heavy on the stomach.

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Fresh and hearty salad to fuel springtime’s busy days

Quinoa Chickpea Kale Salad can be simply poured into a bowl and eaten without breaking stride

Oatmeal raisin cookies to celebrate a one-year anniversay. (Photo by Tressa Dale/Peninsula Clarion)

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Homemade cookies to celebrate a forever home

Homey oatmeal raisin cookies mark one year ‘happily ever after’

The simple yet versatile crepe can be served savory or sweet, such as this banana, powdered sugar and chocolate creation. (Photo by Tressa Dale/Peninsula Clarion)

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Savory, sweet and everything in between

Simple yet versatile crepes can be outfitted for every taste

This meaty sauce is savory and herbaceous and is well worth the four hours of simmer time. (Photo by Tressa Dale/Peninsula Clarion)

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Mom’s spaghetti

Hearty pasta brings back memories of youth

Lemon juice and powder sugar make the sweet topping for this luscious lemon cake. (Photo by Tressa Dale/Peninsula Clarion)

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Sun shines through summertime lemon cake

I can see green summer just ahead

This meat lasagna includes layers of sausage, ricotta, bechamel and spinach. (Photo by Tressa Dale/Peninsula Clarion)

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Lasagna you can eat all week

Crockpot meals always miss the mark, and there’s only so many times I’m willing to feed my family…

North African Shakshuka is a rich and vibrant dish and great way to use up eggs. (Photo by Tressa Dale/Peninsula Clarion)

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Bringing some chaos to the kitchen

North African Shakshuka is a rich and vibrant way to use up some eggs

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Hollandaise sauce is served on poached eggs.

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Hollandaise, 2nd time makes perfect

Notoriously finicky sauce can stump even practiced cooks

Thai coconut red curry soup can be made as spicy or mild as you choose. (Photo by Tressa Dale/Peninsula Clarion)

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A punch of color to brighten gray spring days

When the gray starts to seep into my soul, I try to burn it out with spice

White chocolate cranberry cake is served with fresh cranberries. (Photo by Tressa Dale/Peninsula Clarion)

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Hard-to-ruin cranberry cake

This white chocolate cranberry cake is easy to make and hard to ruin — perfect for my students…

Alaska-style spanakopita includes salmon with the traditional spinach and feta. (Photo by Tressa Dale/Peninsula Clarion)

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On the Strawberry Patch: Spanakopita — Alaska style

I have been deep cleaning, organizing, rearranging and generally revitalizing our home these last couple weeks