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Swai with Lemon-Basil Pesto

Swai with Lemon-Basil Pesto

We made this dish with Swai, but it would work equally well with basa, tilapia, catfish, sole, or any other mild and flaky white fish. The pesto is…

John Spottiswood
Feb 2015
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3 votes
8232 views
Grilled Salmon and Pineapple with Avocado salsa

Grilled Salmon and Pineapple with Avocado salsa

None of our kids thought they were going to like the grilled pineapple in this recipe, but they all ended up…

John Spottiswood
Feb 2015
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1 vote
6884 views
Crockpot Carne Adovada Recipe

Crockpot Carne Adovada Recipe

We had this for dinner tonight and it was fantastic. The complexity of flavors - sweet, salty, spicy, and savory - is really amazing. It's better…

John Spottiswood
Aug 2014
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7 votes
13512 views
Pork, Sweet Potato and Poblano Stew

Pork, Sweet Potato and Poblano Stew

I adapted this recipe from one on Simply Recipes, and it is really delicious. I doubled the onion, garlic,…

John Spottiswood
Aug 2013
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3 votes
6638 views
Amazing Lamb, Squash and Chickpea Stew

Amazing Lamb, Squash and Chickpea Stew

We served this fantastic dish over Memorial Day weekend with friends up in Point Reyes, California. The days…

John Spottiswood
Jun 2013
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2 votes
5260 views
Chopped Salad with Sweet Basil Dressing

Chopped Salad with Sweet Basil Dressing

A few months ago Lora Krulak sent Nancy and I her cookbook Veggies for Carnivores. The small book is packed…

John Spottiswood
Dec 2012
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6 votes
9160 views
Alton Brown Lentil Soup

Alton Brown Lentil Soup

I adapted this recipe from one by Alton Brown. I added spinach, potatoes, and scallions and removed grains of paradise. Our whole family really…

John Spottiswood
Dec 2012
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10 votes
10069 views
Southwestern Sweet Potato Casserole

Southwestern Sweet Potato Casserole

I adapted this from a Stuffed Acorn Squash recipe that sounded great. My kids aren't big fans of squash...but…

John Spottiswood
Nov 2012
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6 votes
6199 views
Pan Seared Sirloin Steaks with Sauteed Onions

Pan Seared Sirloin Steaks with Sauteed Onions

We don't eat a lot of steak, and when we do I normally grill it. My mom used to frequently serve pan seared…

John Spottiswood
Sep 2012
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8 votes
22067 views
Flavorful Grilled Shrimp

Flavorful Grilled Shrimp

This is a classic grilled shrimp recipe originally from Craig Clairborne's NYT cookbook, then adapted by Ina Garten, and then finally perfected by…

John Spottiswood
Sep 2012
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8 votes
9181 views
Honey-Ginger Glazed Carrots

Honey-Ginger Glazed Carrots

This is a standard side dish for us when we're serving an asian-inspired meal. It's also great with any grilled meat. The honey brings out the…

John Spottiswood
Jul 2012
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2 votes
5926 views
Green Beans with Basil and Tomato

Green Beans with Basil and Tomato

This is an attractive and tasty side dish. The butter, basil and tomato adds a nice flavor boost to the green…

John Spottiswood
Jul 2012
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9 votes
7519 views
Teriyaki Glazed Grilled Salmon

Teriyaki Glazed Grilled Salmon

This is an excellent basic grilled salmon dish that i adapted from the Cook's Illustrated cookbook. Their recipe calls for maple syrup...which I…

John Spottiswood
Jun 2012
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4 votes
7721 views
Swedish Oatmeal Pancakes

Swedish Oatmeal Pancakes

I love my wife's traditional swedish pancake recipe. However, I feel much better when I eat a healthy breakfast of oatmeal, so I tried combining…

John Spottiswood
Jun 2012
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3 votes
6946 views
Butter Lettuce and Avocado salad with Citrus Vinaigrette

Butter Lettuce and Avocado salad with Citrus Vinaigrette

I'm a sucker for fresh butter lettuce with citrus and avocado. I adapted this recipe (rather major adaptions)…

John Spottiswood
Mar 2012
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5 votes
3336 views