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“Bibim guksu” or “mixed noodles,” are traditionally served with a thin wheat flour noodle called somyeon (somen). (Photo by Tressa Dale/Peninsula Clarion)

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Spicing up summer

With my hectic work behind me, I have settled into our summertime routine… or, more accurately, the lack…

These little “cookies” are loaded with nuts and fortified with coconut oil to boost fat and calories.

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A (massive) meal made with love

These banana oatmeal energy bars are loaded with nuts and fortified with coconut oil to boost fat and…

This version of maeuntang, or Korean fisherman’s stew, features sablefish, daikon, zucchini and green onions with fermented Korean bean and red pepper pastes. (Photo by Tressa Dale/Peninsula Clarion)

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Out with the old fish

Now is the time to empty our freezers of last year’s harvest.

This sweet and tangy roasted spaghetti squash dish includes a blended tomato and goat cheese sauce. (Photo by Tressa Dale/Peninsula Clarion)

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A list for life’s challenges

Roasted spaghetti squash is blended with a tomato and goat cheese sauce for a sweet and tangy meal.

This decadent pie is made with rich coconut milk and a pile of sweetened whipped cream. (Photo by Tressa Dale/Peninsula Clarion)

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A send-off rich with love and coconut

Decadent coconut cream pie is made with rich coconut milk, a pile of sweetened whipped cream, and a…

These high-protein egg bites are filled with tomatoes, parsley and feta, but any omelet-appropriate toppings will do. (Photo by Tressa Dale/Peninsula Clarion)

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A little care for the caretakers

These high-protein egg bites are perfect for getting a busy teacher through the witching hour in late afternoon.

This salad mixes broccoli, carrots and pineapple chunks for a bright, sweet dish. (Photo by Tressa Dale/Peninsula Clarion)

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A bright and sweet Mother’s Day treat

Broccoli, pineapple and carrots are the heart of this flavorful salad.

These sweet, stuffed pancakes, called hotteok, are found in Korea, and they make a perfect after-school snack. (Photo by Tressa Dale/Peninsula Clarion)

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Sweet bread to help savor the moments

If this stage of his childhood can so quickly become a memory, how fast will the rest of…

These pinto beans and rice only take about 10 minutes of hands-on work before they are stewed for about 12 hours in a cooking pot. (Photo by Tressa Dale/Peninsula Clarion)

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A complete meal for when you’re pinching pennies

My mother always kept a large tub of rice and beans, provisions she called “struggle food.”

This takeout favorite is deceptively easy and comes together faster than it can be delivered. (Photo by Tressa Dale/Peninsula Clarion)

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A sweet and sour dinner for 3

I really wanted some sweet and sour takeout this weekend, but all my favorite restaurants are far outside…

These poached pears get their red tinge from a cranberry juice bath. (Photo by Tressa Dale/Peninsula Clarion)

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A dessert to stimulate the senses

These crimson-stained cranberry poached pears offer a soft and grainy texture.

Photo by Tressa Dale/Peninsula Clarion Sweet potatoes, tomatoes, cauliflower, kale, onions and buckwheat are served in this rich, healthy salad.

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Sweet potato salad for the soul

This salad is exciting, complex, and has a much kinder kale to carb ratio.

Photo by Tressa Dale/Peninsula Clarion This tuna casserole calls for peas, parsley and Parmesan incorporated into a sturdy pasta.

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Quick and kid-pleasing casserole

This wholesome dish is great for busy families and fussy eaters.