The Dish, Allison’s News & Guide Column
Red Curry Coconut Lentil Soup
I almost never make a quick dinner. I am not sure why, but I haven’t cultivated a long list of quick, go-to meals that you can easily whip together in…
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Try This Coconut Cream Pie
I woke up one day, wanting a coconut cream pie. I have no idea why, but I wanted one. Maybe it was a flashback of a memory from one I…
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Thursday Night Teriyaki Chicken
When possible, I like to make as many as of my base ingredients that will go in my finished dishes as possible. And during the slower months, this becomes a…
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Lemon, Kale and Sausage Lasagna
Cooking for a pregnant woman takes some thoughtfulness. They have cravings. They get nauseated. And sometimes they even crave what might make them nauseated. It can be a tricky path…
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Fall Favorite: Toffee Bundt Cake
As the air starts to crisp again and my garden’s lettuce starts to get bitter, I am looking inside for my inspiration in cooking. That often means the Internet, where…
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Brandied Peaches and Canning Fun
After a very busy summer, I am finally getting in some time for canning, jarring and preserving some of my favorite fresh foods. This means I have to give up…
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Wednesday Sweet Treats: Double Chocolate Pudding Parfaits
Every summer I get really into cooking and having dinner parties on my deck. For one, the restaurants are busy and crowded, so going out is more of a hassle. Two,…
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Simple Swordfish with a Lemon Caper Butter Sauce
Swordfish has always been a favorite fish of mine. In college I worked at a restaurant that served a dish they called Swordfish Madagascar. It was by far my favorite…
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Meatless Monday: Fiddlehead Fern Salad
I was first introduced to fiddlehead ferns some 10 years ago in New York City. I wish I could remember exactly where I was when I first tried them, but what…
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The Perfect Summer Dinner Side Dish
Despite the less-than-desirable weather we have been having, I have been getting into summer cooking mode. What that means for me is somewhat simpler meals that generally consist of a…
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Lemon Tahini Salad Dressing
It’s time again to talk about salads. I love a good salad. But I preface that statement with good for a reason: salad can be boring, and they for sure…
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South Carolina Mustard Barbecue Sauce
Since it is time for the grills to come out and get put to good use, I figured we should talk about barbecue. There are literally endless things to put…
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Red Curry Shrimp with Grits
Although I am from the South and love Southern food, as I have grown up I have expanded my cooking techniques to include a lot more ethnic food. More often…
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Melt in Your Mouth- Salted Caramel Oreo Pie
While I am not always a dessert person — who has room when you fill up on all the delicious dinner? — it is nice to have a few good…
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