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Baklava. (Photo by Tressa Dale)

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Accidental baklava

A while back, someone accidentally grabbed three boxes of phyllo dough instead of the puff pastry they were…

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Ground Beef Bulkogi with sticky rice and noodles make a hearty Korean meal.

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On the strawberry patch: Comfort food with grandma

Ground Beef Bulkogi makes for an approachable introduction to Korean cuisine

Shells and cheese are served. (Photo by Tressa Dale/Peninsula Clarion)

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On the strawberry patch: Mac and cheese for make-believe

Indulging childhood memories with this favorite

Puff pastry desserts are sprinkled with sugar. (Photo by Tressa Dale/Peninsula Clarion)

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Puff pastry made simple

I often shop at thrift stores. Mostly for cost, but also out of laziness — I want to…

This vegan kimchi mandu uses crumbled extra-firm tofu as the protein. (Photo by Tressa Dale / Peninsula Clarion)

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Meditating on the new year with kimchi mandu

Artfully folding dumplings evokes the peace and thoughtful calm of the Year of the Rabbit

Mashed potatoes are served with chicken breast, green beans and pan sauce. (Photo by Tressa Dale/Peninsula Clarion)

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Mashed potatoes for a chef

They are deceptively hard to get right

Ultra-fast, protein-packed miso soup is a mild and comforting broth for sick days. (Photo by Tressa Dale/Peninsula Clarion)

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Soothing soup for January ills

It’s probably a novelty to have experienced my child’s infancy without a single sniffle

Kelsey Shields applies a “Lucy’s Market” sticker to a Cheese of the Month subscription box on Friday, Jan. 6, 2023 at Lucy’s Market in Soldotna, Alaska. (Jake Dye/Peninsula Clarion)

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New month, new cheese

Lucy’s Market launches subscription box for monthly cheese selections

Adobo Chicken Floutas are topped with queso, sour cream, cilantro, onions and tomatoes. (Photo by Tressa Dale/Peninsula Clarion)

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Deep-fried New Year’s indulgence

Like many people, I used to make New Year’s resolutions every year

Soft and sticky cinnamon rolls incorporate the tastes of cinnamon and whipped cream cheese frosting. (Photo by Tressa Dale/Peninsula Clarion)

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Consolation for a getaway that didn’t happen

Warm, sticky cinnamon rolls take the sting out of holiday disappointment

This Double Chocolate Peppermint Fudge combines chocolate chips, sweetened condensed milk and a few mix-ins for a simple, quick holiday treat. (Photo by Tressa Dale/Peninsula Clarion)

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Christmas magic in candy form

Double chocolate peppermint fudge in a few easy steps

Onions, carrots and chicken broth are topped off with warm dumplings in this classic recipe. (Photo by Tressa Dale/Peninsula Clarion)

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A meal to warm up sleepy snow days

Chicken and dumplings are a simple, homey classic

Blueberries and lemonade can be combined to create a base for a number of drinks. (Photo by Tressa Dale/Peninsula Clarion)

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Adventures in tasting

A young chef tries out blueberry lemonade

Golden Soup mixes cauliflower, onions and apples and can be made in one pot. (Photo by Tressa Dale/Peninsula Clarion)

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Golden soup offers a healthy reprieve after holiday indulgence

On the off days between the trips and celebrations I find it necessary to eat strategically

Kenai Central High School Culinary Students roll out dough for Christmas cookies as part of bake sale preparation on Tuesday, Nov. 29, 2022, at Kenai Central High School in Kenai, Alaska. (Jake Dye/Peninsula Clarion)

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Guest chefs ready to help

High school culinary students will do holiday baking for you

Cranberry sauce made from scratch with hand-picked berries makes a special holiday treat. (Photo by Tressa Dale/Peninsula Clarion)

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Foraging with love and gratitude

Gathered and prepared by hand, cranberries brighten a Thanksgiving feast

Oxtails are cooked with onions, garlic and daikon. (Photo by Tressa Dale/Peninsula Clarion)

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A bowl full of medicine

Oxtail soup makes a healing winter meal

Korean red pepper paste adds heat to this Mapo tofu recipe. (Photo by Tressa Dale/Peninsula Clarion)

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A spicy meal to burn away the sadness

This hearty meal can be adjusted to be as mild or spicy as you wish

A pumpkin spice roll with cream cheese filling is photographed on Oct. 31, 2022, in Nikiski, Alaska. (Photo by Tressa Dale/Peninsula Clarion)

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A little holiday indulgence for the pumpkin obsessed

A pumpkin spice roll kicks off the season

Onions are sauteed, doused in broth and then topped off with cheese and bread in this recipe for French Onion Soup. (Photo by Tressa Dale/Peninsula Clarion)

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Soup for sisters

I spent last Saturday with my sister for our birthday, and we squeezed all the fun we could…