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Why Basil Pesto Sauce is the King of Summer Flavors

Classic basil pesto sauce with pine nuts and Parmesan cheese

A classic fresh basil pesto sauce is a traditional Italian condiment that is as easy as it gets to make. The homemade result will be superior to any store bought version. It is the ultimate summer flavor and is as versatile as you would want a sauce / condiment to be.

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Mejadra: Protein Packed Rice with Lentils and Cumin

Mejadra, Majadra or Mujaddara, consists of cooked lentils together with wheat or rice and topped with sautéed onions.  It is a popular dish in the Arab world, dating back to 1226 (!), and has many versions in Muslim, Christian and Jewish communities.
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Asparagus Time. Spring in the Kitchen!

Spring. Cherry blossoms. Daffodils. Tulips. Yet when spring cooking time arrives, there is one green vegetable that always comes first to mind. Asparagus.

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Chilled Asparagus Soup

summary: Fresh asparagus, leeks, shallots and spinach cooked and pureed into a perfect summer chiller. Don’t forget the drizzle of rosemary infused olive oil to finish the dish! Continue reading Chilled Asparagus Soup

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Black bananas? Bake banana bread!

Ever got to the end of the week just to realize that you forgot all about those yellow green bananas you got last weekend and they turned all black? Fear not: this is their optimal ripeness for this healthy honey banana bread.

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Incredible Puff Pastry Nibbles

This recipe is a definite party pleaser and a winner on all fronts: it tastes wonderful, it looks homemade, it is as easy to make as can be, and it is even low in fat. What else could you ask for in a party snack?!

Warning: these nibbles will disappear the minute you put them on the table!

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The Ultimate Mushroom Lasagna

We have been busy here at Palette Dome Cuisine these last few months moving our kitchen to a new location. It is not all said and done yet, but I finally have the time for some online updates. With the move and the intensive labor involved, along with the cold nights in DC, comfort food was high on the agenda. And my ultimate comfort food? Lasagna!!!

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