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These monster cookie-inspired granola bars are soft, chewy and tasty enough to disguise all the healthy nuts, oats and seeds. (Photo by Tressa Dale/Peninsula Clarion)

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Fueling the fearless

My son’s adventurous nature unfortunately does not extend to his diet.

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A fancy dessert for an extra-special birthday

This dessert is not what I usually make for his birthday, but I wanted to make him something…

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This chili uses ground turkey, light and dark red kidney beans, and plenty of cumin and ground chili.

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Hearty chili to lighten the heart

This chili uses ground turkey, light and dark red kidney beans, and plenty of cumin and ground chili.

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Quick bread for every meal

This foolproof soda bread is a recipe that’s great for breakfast.

Beef empanadas are served with mixed greens and corn. (Photo by Tressa Dale/Peninsula Clarion)

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Empanadas for the inquisitive

These savory beef empanadas are filling and flavorful, perfect fuel for a growing mind.

Creamy pasta is served with smoked salmon and Parmesan. (Photo by Tressa Dale/Peninsula Clarion)

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A dish for the mourning

Smoked salmon fettuccine served in a time of grief.

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These cupcakes are dense, more like brownies than traditional cupcakes, and are chock full of chocolate.

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‘Chocolate, chocolate, chocolate’ with some sprinkles

These cupcakes are dense, more like brownies than traditional cupcakes, and are chock full of chocolate.

Galbi jjim, or braised beef short ribs, are prepared for lunar new year and celebrate the year of the snake. (Photo by Tressa Dale/Peninsula Clarion)

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Beginning the year of the snake

The lunar new year took place Wednesday, Jan. 29.

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Hoagie rolls for the heart

These little loaves are perfect for eating with one hand while you save yourself with the other.

This vegetable minestrone soup is satisfying, nutritious and comes together fast. (Photo by Tressa Dale/Peninsula Clarion)

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Vegetable minestrone fuels fast-paced days skiing and learning

I’ll be relying on my crockpot to help us get through our busiest time of year.

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This hearty and warm split pea soup uses bacon instead of ham or can be made vegan.

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Hearty split pea soup warms frigid January days

This soup is nutritious and mild and a perfect way to show yourself some kindness.

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Facing the new year one dumpling at a time

I completed another impossibly huge task this weekend and made hundreds of wontons by hand to serve our…

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Peppermint patties and a Charlie Brown tree

These icy mints are a nostalgic treat perfect for spreading holiday cheer