Puff Pastry and an Easy Summer Dessert

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Yogurt, Memories, and a Cold Russian Soup

Cold Russian Okroshka Soup Yogurt, Memories, and A Cold Russian Soup (Recipe by Victoria Challancin) I recently made a cold soup from memory...

Pineapple Gazpacho

 Pineapple Gazpacho Pineapple Gazpacho by Victoria Challancin If I take exception to all sorts of vegetable spreads being called "hummu...

Eggplant and Tri-Color Goat Cheese Napoleons on Couscous with Honey-Balsamic Vinaigrette

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Tomato Fun

Tomato Fun by Victoria Challancin With new produce appearing almost weekly at our local organic market and local farms, it is easy to be daz...

The Dreaded Beet and a Tempting Recipe

The Dreaded Beet and a Tempting Recipe by Victoria Challancin I've never understood why so many people actively dislike the taste of cil...

¡Salpicón! Spicy Mexican Shredded Beef Salad

                                                                       Salpicón de Res (Beef Salpicon)                    Photograph by Zac...