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Mexican Rice

Mexican Rice

I was looking for an improved Mexican Rice recipe, so I adapted this one from the America's Test Kitchen cookbook. I used many of the same…

John Spottiswood
Jan 2013
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5 votes
14020 views
Grilled Flanken Style Korean Short Ribs (Galbi or Kalbi)

Grilled Flanken Style Korean Short Ribs (Galbi or Kalbi)

I adapted this recipe from one in Bon Appetit and another from Chef John (foodwishes.blogspot.com). Chef John…

John Spottiswood
Feb 2013
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5 votes
11453 views
Spicy Cuban Ropa Vieja

Spicy Cuban Ropa Vieja

I wanted to serve a slightly more flavorful version of Ropa Vieja, the classic cuban beef dish, over black beans and rice for a friends'…

John Spottiswood
Jan 2016
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1 vote
7403 views
New York Style Mushroom & Pepperoni Pizza

New York Style Mushroom & Pepperoni Pizza

Use the New York Style Pizza Dough recipe referenced below with these ingredients for a great, kid friendly…

John Spottiswood
Oct 2010
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2 votes
6085 views
Pork Stew with Wine

Pork Stew with Wine

This is another phenomenal recipe that I adapted from a recipe from James Villas in Stews, Bogs, and Burgoos. I still have not found a recipe from…

John Spottiswood
Nov 2010
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4 votes
5258 views
Chicken and Eggplant Tagine

Chicken and Eggplant Tagine

I was shopping for a chicken and eggplant stew and both the eggplant and the bell peppers were on sale...so I bought extra. We ended up making two…

John Spottiswood
Jan 2011
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7 votes
7903 views
Scallops in Scallion Nests

Scallops in Scallion Nests

This is an attractive, flavorful dish, ideal as the first course for an elegant dinner. The scallions, which are cooked briefly in boiling water and…

John Spottiswood
Aug 2011
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4 votes
5603 views
Sumptuous Georgian Lamb Stew

Sumptuous Georgian Lamb Stew

Ohhhh this was yummy. Really, if you are at least tolerant of lamb, you should try this. And if you love lamb like I do, you are in for a huge…

John Spottiswood
Oct 2011
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4 votes
8509 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
Broiled Asian Salmon with Scallions and Sesame

Broiled Asian Salmon with Scallions and Sesame

This is a delicious and flavorful dish. I'm always looking for new and innovative ways to cook salmon. This is…

John Spottiswood
Apr 2016
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3 votes
6966 views
Jerk Pork

Jerk Pork

Traditional Jerk Pork is made with the whole pig. I've been successful, though, with the Pork Shoulder roast. It's advantages are it's is widely…

John Spottiswood
Sep 2008
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5 votes
12345 views
Brussels

Brussels

No not the country famous for Beer, Diamonds and Waffles, but a rather a tested method to make anyone eat Brussel Sprouts. Serve as a side to steak,…

John Spottiswood
Feb 2010
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11 votes
5049 views
Italian Chick Pea Soup

Italian Chick Pea Soup

Chickpeas are one of my favorite ingredients in soup. They don't lose their texture or their nutty flavor. Whether in a spicy Harira (served…

John Spottiswood
Oct 2010
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12 votes
6304 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
Chiapas Pot Roasted Pork - Cochito Chiapaneco

Chiapas Pot Roasted Pork - Cochito Chiapaneco

I adapted this delicious, crispy-edged meat recipe from Rick Bayless's Mexican Kitchen. Nancy and I used to eat…

John Spottiswood
Jan 2016
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1 vote
8042 views