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Fresh Lettuce wraps with chicken - San choy bau

Fresh Lettuce wraps with chicken - San choy bau

The fresh, crisp lettuce cups in this dish are why it is called San choy bau...which roughly means "raw…

John Spottiswood
Jul 2009
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4 votes
6372 views
Eggplant and Peas Stew

Eggplant and Peas Stew

This recipe was invented by my good friend Brian Bedrosian. He recommends that you "Should drink red wine while cooking and eating for best…

John Spottiswood
Jan 2010
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5 votes
4635 views
Tagine of Beef and Sweet Potatoes

Tagine of Beef and Sweet Potatoes

This is an amazing tagine/stew. The flavor is just amazing. It's not as spicy or as powerful as many Moroccan…

John Spottiswood
May 2010
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7 votes
4363 views
Citrus and Avocado Salad

Citrus and Avocado Salad

This was one of my favorite salads growing up. My grandmother would serve it in a butter lettuce leaf cup with just grapefruit, avocado, and a…

John Spottiswood
Sep 2010
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6 votes
6412 views
Pumpkin Cheesecake with Gingersnaps and Walnuts

Pumpkin Cheesecake with Gingersnaps and Walnuts

We were treated to this wonderful cheesecake when visiting our good friends in Pasadena. It was beautiful and…

John Spottiswood
Dec 2010
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8 votes
4416 views
Creamy Lentil and Broccoli Soup

Creamy Lentil and Broccoli Soup

This is a creamy, flavorful, and incredibly healthy soup. The next time you're in the mood for split pea soup (also very healthy), try this…

John Spottiswood
Nov 2011
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8 votes
4074 views
Spaghetti with Seafood in Tomato and Herb sauce

Spaghetti with Seafood in Tomato and Herb sauce

A colleague of mine brought in some fresh oregano, marjoram, and Italian parsley from his garden, so I looked…

John Spottiswood
Jul 2012
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5 votes
3390 views
Spinach and Ricotta Balls - Gnudis

Spinach and Ricotta Balls - Gnudis

I've been looking for tasty ways to cook spinach and wild greens because they are so healthful. This one is…

John Spottiswood
Jan 2010
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6 votes
6703 views
Quinoa Pilaf with Pine Nuts

Quinoa Pilaf with Pine Nuts

This is an easy and tasty side dish we served with stuffed chicken breast. The original recipe called for bulgur, but we had quinoa on hand and I…

John Spottiswood
Apr 2010
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5 votes
2399 views
Channa Masala

Channa Masala

This is one of my favorite Indian vegetarian dishes. I always load up on a few helpings when I'm at the buffet! Chick-peas are great for you, and…

John Spottiswood
May 2010
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1 vote
4889 views
Southwestern Green Chile Chicken

Southwestern Green Chile Chicken

In mexico, they keep their chicken moist by grilling it underneath stones. In this recipe I've substituted…

John Spottiswood
Oct 2011
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3 votes
3604 views
Garlic Rice

Garlic Rice

This is a very simple side dish that goes really well with any sort of grilled fish or meat. My wife is asian american and we eat rice 4-5 nights a…

John Spottiswood
Apr 2008
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4 votes
8472 views
Eggplant stuffed with tomato and garlic - Iman Bayeldi

Eggplant stuffed with tomato and garlic - Iman Bayeldi

The Turkish name for this recipe means "The Priest Fainted". I think the idea is that it tastes so good it…

John Spottiswood
Sep 2008
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6 votes
12555 views
Sauteed Kale with Bacon and Cashews

Sauteed Kale with Bacon and Cashews

This is a delicious recipe for sauteed Kale. If you are vegetarian, you can leave out the bacon and you will…

John Spottiswood
Oct 2011
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3 votes
7000 views
Mexican Chicken Stew

Mexican Chicken Stew

I adapted this from a popular food network recipe and served it at a ski trip up in Tahoe. Everyone loved it. We served it as leftovers alongside…

John Spottiswood
Mar 2012
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4 votes
4210 views