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These drumsticks baked in a tangy sauce makes a simple meal with depth. Photo by Tressa Dale/Peninsula Clarion

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A plate of devotion

A tangy sauce makes these baked chicken drumsticks balanced and complex, a perfect match.

These pickled red onions have more sugar than burn and make a great addition to the sandwich of your choice. Photo by Tressa Dale/Peninsula Clarion

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Some sweet after the bitter

These pickled red onions are a delicious sandwich addition.

Photo by Tressa Dale/Peninsula Clarion This delicate, smooth pie is made with a rich custard filling, a buttery crust and a pile of whipped cream.

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Craving something sweet

Banana cream pie, while not recommended as post-workout fuel, is a delicate and smooth treat.

This soft and rich bread is braided from nine strands, three of which are coated with seeds of different colors, making it more flavorful and beautiful. Photo by Tressa Dale/Peninsula Clarion

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A taste of another culture

This soft and rich bread is more flavorful, more beautiful, and far more wholesome than plain white Wonder…

Photo by Tressa Dale/Peninsula Clarion Soybean pulp stew might sound strange but, served with a bowl of rice, is comforting and delicious.

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A soup to ease your troubles

This comforting, lesser-known Korean stew was the most delicious meal I had this weekend.

These snickerdoodles are soft and chewy, and as sweet as a happy childhood. Photo by Tressa Dale/Peninsula Clarion

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The taste of a happy childhood

My son pulled his shirt on for school this morning, and I was shocked to see exposed wrists…

This ham and white bean soup is a really fast dinner that can be made with slow-cooker stock if you like. Photo by Tressa Dale/Peninsula Clarion

Soup for quick comfort

This soup is deep and familiar, like a recurring dream.

These stuffed cabbage rolls are a wholesome and traditional dish. Photo by Tressa Dale/Peninsula Clarion

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A wholesome tradition

These cabbage rolls can be made with ground meat or extra-firm tofu as a vegan substitute.

Sesame seed buns made from scratch elevate a meal. Photo by Tressa Dale/Peninsula Clarion

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A taste of Americana

Like all great things familiar and traditional, these sesame seed buns were born of a woman’s labor.

Nián gāo is a traditional Lunar New Year treat enjoyed in China for over two thousand years. Photo by Tressa Dale/Peninsula Clarion

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A Lunar New Year’s treat

This sweet, steamed rice cake is chewy, gooey and full of positivity.

This dish is creamy, rich and comforting, and gets dinner time done fast. Photo by Tressa Dale/Peninsula Clarion

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Full of mother’s love

This one-pot dish is creamy, rich and comforting, and can be ready in 30 minutes.

These gyros make a super delicious and satisfying tofu dish. Photo by Tressa Dale/Peninsula Clarion

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A new addition to the menu

Tofu gyros with homemade lentil wraps are so surprisingly satisfying and add extra fiber and protein to a…

These treats are full of fiber and protein and contain less sugar than a Nutri-grain bar, so you can feel good about spoiling yourself a little. Photo by Tressa Dale/Peninsula Clarion

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A treat for a new start

These cosmic brownies are a healthier, homemade version of the usual cafeteria currency.

This twisted pastry is complex and unexpected and a perfect place to practice boldness. Photo by Tressa Dale/Peninsula Clarion

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Going boldly with pastry

All kinds of flavor combinations taste great layered between crispy, buttery phyllo.

This yellow split pea curry is mild and rich with coconut milk and spices and makes a complete meal when paired with steamed rice. Photo by Tressa Dale/Peninsula Clarion

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Food to fuel growing minds

This yellow split pea curry, paired with steamed rice, is a complete meal and the perfect fuel for…

This recipe makes a boatload of soft and delicious cookies, perfect for sharing at Christmastime. Photo by Tressa Dale/Peninsula Clarion

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Christmas cookies for a shared tradition

These cookies are so soft and delicious, it’s no wonder they’re part of a family Christmas tradition.

Orange zest and extract bring this literary-inspired treat to life. Photo by Tressa Dale/Peninsula Clarion

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Whimsy and magic

This literary-inspired treat is perfect for Christmastime festivities.

Served together on a bed of greens, these pickled eggs and beets make a light but cheerful lunch. Photo by Tressa Dale/Peninsula Clarion

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A wealth of eggs for good health

Pickled along with roasted beets and dill, these eggs have a cheerful hue and bright aroma.

This dish, an earthy and herbaceous vegetarian reimagining of the classic beef wellington, is finished nicely with a creamy maple balsamic sauce. Photo by Tressa Dale/Peninsula Clarion

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A special dish for a special request

This mushroom wellington is earthy and herbaceous, and its preparation comes with much less pressure.

This virgin blueberry margarita made with blueberry flavored kombucha is perfect for sipping while playing cards. Photo by Tressa Dale/Peninsula Clarion

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Sweet fruit for sober fun

Blueberry kombucha gives this virgin margarita complexity in flavor and a lovely purple hue.