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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

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On the strawberry patch: Bites of romance

Valentine’s butter cookies offer flavors of love

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

Photo by Tressa Dale/Peninsula Clarion The secret to this homemade vegetarian lasagna is the addition of fresh noodles from scratch.

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Secret’s in the noodles

Handmade pasta adds layers of flavor to vegetable lasagna

Traditional ingredients like kimchi, ramen and tofu are mixed with American comfort food Spam in this hearty Korean stew. (Photo by Tressa Dale/Peninsula Clarion)

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On the strawberry patch: Warm up with army base stew

American soldiers introduced local cooks to some American staple ingredients of the time: Spam and hotdogs.

Homemade masa makes the base of these Mexican gorditas. (Photo by Tressa Dale/Peninsula Clarion)

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On the strawberry patch: Tasty trial and error

Homemade gorditas present new cooking challenge.

The merigue-based pavlova is a lighter-than-air dessert than can be topped with an assortment of fruits. (Photo by Tressa Dale/Peninsula Clarion)

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On the strawberry patch: A dessert to dance to

Take to the air with this light and fluffy pavlova

Basil, Parmesan, pine nuts and olive oil come together to make a fragrant pesto. (Photo by Tressa Dale/Peninsula Clarion)

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On the strawberry patch: Pesto and presents

The fragrance of basil conjures Christmas memories

Rich chocolate pudding can use up excess milk products. (Photo by Tressa Dale/Peninsula Clarion)

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Pudding to the rescue

Chocolate dessert saves a feast gone awry.

Dairy-free dinner rolls only take a little bit of time and a few substitutions. (Photo by Tressa Dale/Peninsula Clarion)

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Baking for everyone

Whip up dairy-free dinner rolls with a few simple substitutions.

Appease your child’s picky palate with these tasty Tater Tots. (Photo by Tressa Dale/Peninsula Clarion)

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On the strawberry patch: Tots to be thankful for

Two years ago, I spent the entirety of Thanksgiving Day in my green rocking chair, cradling my newborn…

Make pumpkin chocolate chip with cinnamon buttercream cupcakes for a decadent fall treat. (Photo by Tressa Dale/Peninsula Clarion)

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On the strawberry patch: In honor of ‘Cupcake Mondays’

Pumpkin chocolate chip with cinnamon buttercream cupcakes brighten up the dreariest of work.

Chewy soft pretzels are easy to make at home. (Photo by Tressa Dale/Penisula Clarion) Chewy soft pretzels are easy to make at home. (Photo by Tressa Dale/Peninsula Clarion)

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On the strawberry patch: Sisterhood and soft pretzels

Our favorite snack there, the one I know will always make her smile, was a soft pretzel with…