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A creamy, rich and filling is ensconced a puff pastry crust in this French chicken and mushroom pie. (Photo by Tressa Dale/Peninsula Clarion)

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A meal to warm frigid days ahead

On colder days I cook more caloric meals for my own family at home to keep our body…

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These rhubarb dream bars are equally sour and sweet and are delicious served cold or hot with a scoop of vanilla ice cream.

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Sweet treats propel afternoon skiing

Twice a week we rush home from work and school, eat a fast snack, then turn right back…

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This decadent brioche dough is made rich with eggs and warmed milk.

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A breakfast baked with love

Rich egg-filled brioche dough makes perfect French toast

Chicken Katsu Curry. (Photo by Tressa Dale)

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Chicken Katsu Curry brings back memories

Sometimes all it takes is a plate of food to transport you to the past. Just the sight…

This sweet rice dessert, yaksik, is traditional for New Year’s Day in Korea (specifically, the lunar new year) and is often made as a gift for friends and neighbors. (Photo by Tressa Dale/Peninsula Clarion)

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Gifting health on the New Year

This dish is packed with dried fruits and nuts and makes a delicious breakfast, snack or dessert

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Roasted duck makes for a decadent holiday meal

Cooked correctly it makes an elegant and sumptuous showstopper fit for the fanciest of parties

This cornbread is sweet and fluffy, perfect with chili after a long day. (Photo by Tressa Dale/Peninsula Clarion)

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Cornbead and crockpots for chilly days

This cornbread is sweet and fluffy, perfect with chili after a long day

Sugarplums are made of toasted nuts and dried fruit with spices and honey, rolled in sparkling sugar. (Photo by Tressa Dale/Peninsula Clarion)

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Dreaming of sugarplums

These fruit specialties conjure the magic of the holidays

Fresh mozzarella, above, is great if you find yourself with a gallon of milk on its last day. (Photo by Tressa Dale/Peninsula Clarion)

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Mozzarella saves the day

After all our Thanksgiving guests departed, we received a delivery of several gallons of milk nearing their expiration…

These festive gingerbread cookies are topped with royal icing and sprinkles. (Photo by Tressa Dale/Peninsula Clarion)

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Rolling out the gingerbread

With Christmas around the corner, it’s time for the holiday classic

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Roasted Broccoli Caesar Salad would be perfect alongside your Thanksgiving spread and provides some much-needed greens and fiber to balance out the rolls and gravy.

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A toasty, warm salad for a cozy Thanksgiving

This warm side dish provides some much-needed greens and fiber to balance out the rolls and gravy

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These snowballs are made of chocolate cupcakes are surrounded with sugary meringue and coconut flakes.

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Snowballs for a snow day

Winter-themed cupcakes celebrate a day at home

These spiced date cookies may look a lot like Fig Newtons, but the texture and flavor are quite different. (Photo by Tressa Dale/Peninsula Clarion)

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Dessert in a pinch

Spiced date cookies make a last-minute save