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Chef Jose Garces Follows His 'Latin Road Home'
October 4, 2012 For The Latin Road Home, chef Jose Garces traced the food traditions that have influenced his cooking. From Spain to Mexico, to Ecuador, Peru and Cuba, he investigated the techniques and ingredients that shaped the foods of his childhood. Garces talks about his journey, and shares favorite recipes.
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Capturing Summer's Harvest, One DIY Wine Bottle At A Time
October 3, 2012 WNPRYou don't have to own a vineyard to enjoy homemade wine. For fun or family tradition, home winemakers take pride in making a bottle that can't be found on grocery store shelves.
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It's Time To Pick A Peck Of Peppers
October 3, 2012 Sweet peppers surge into ripeness in late summer and flourish into fall. When they're in season and plentiful, they're a bargain. So stock up now and explore their various forms — crisp and aromatic when raw, silky and alluring when cooked.
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A Roll For All Seasons, Wrapped In Rice Paper
September 26, 2012 You might have had a Vietnamese-style "summer roll," with shrimp and fresh herbs wrapped in translucent rice paper. But what else could you tuck into this versatile wrapper? Sandwich fixings (minus the bread!), leftovers — your imagination's the limit.
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How To Upset The Apple Cart, Deliciously
September 19, 2012 It might look like a typical apple pie, but this is no cinnamon-sugar bomb. Cut into it and you'll find seasoned pork along with the sliced fruit. It's just one of many savory ways to highlight the versatile apple.
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To Find Truly Wild Rice, Head North To Minnesota
September 16, 2012 Processed wild rice dominates grocery store shelves, but around the Great Lakes, Native Americans still harvest it the same way their ancestors did centuries ago. This weekend, the Wild Rice Festival in Rosemont, Minn., celebrates the tradition.
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Rosh Hashana's Sacred Bread Offers Meaning In Many Shapes And Sizes
September 15, 2012 Making challah for the Jewish New Year lets the baker take a moment to reflect on life's blessings. The bread can be shaped into the traditional round, or a lion or bird to echo Bible verses or the maker's preference.
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A Little Patience, A Lot Of Salt Are Keys To A Lost Pickle Recipe
September 13, 2012 Expert pickler Marisa McClellan recreates a listener's lost pickle recipe, and explains why her grandma's pickles are saltier than many modern-day versions. They're fermented, like a true kosher dill pickle.
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Sorghum Travels From The South To The Mainstream
September 12, 2012 The molasseslike sweetener that has long had a following in kitchens in the South and Midwest also has found its way onto fine restaurant menus. Try it with butter on a biscuit, or use it in desserts, a cocktail or even a vinaigrette.
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No-Bake Desserts? No Sweat
September 5, 2012 Combine flavors and textures — sweet and citrusy, creamy and crunchy, fluffy and nutty — to make these showstopper sweets, without heating up the oven. Food writer Janet A. Zimmerman recommends a cool, lemony cheesecake, velvety chocolate pie and praline parfaits.
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Unraveling The Mystery Of A Grandmother's Lost Ravioli Recipe
August 29, 2012 An Italian food expert delves into her collection of cookbooks to find a historical recipe for spinach and rice ravioli that was nearly identical to the one an NPR listener wants to re-create. And it turns out the secret to success is in the cheese.
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Zucchini You Actually Can't Resist
August 29, 2012 Showcasing the delicate flavor and texture of this prolific squash can be a challenge. But these three recipes will make converts out of even the most ardent zucchini-phobes.
'Weekend Edition's' Taste Of Summer
Squash Savories To Soothe Summer's End
August 25, 2012 Summer is winding down, but summer squash is still going strong. Chef Tanya Holland of Brown Sugar Kitchen in Oakland, Calif., shares some tasty end-of-summer recipes like Roasted Summer Squash Egg Tart and Vegetarian "Dirty" Rice.
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The Pies Of Late Summer
August 22, 2012 At the end of summer, when you're sunburned and hot and maybe a bit tired of peaches or berries, try adding tangy custard, a pecan crumble or dark caramel to your farmers market cache, or pair two or more fruits for a refreshing change.
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Travel The World Through Portuguese Cooking
August 15, 2012 Portugal's colonial explorers left a culinary trail behind them — and also brought some exotic flavors back home. Sample Portugal's fusion, flavors and history with these recipes for traditional soups, seafood and more.
