All We Can Eat - The Food section serves up recipe tips, food trends and more - November 29, 2009

I Spice: Sichuan peppercorns

French fries, brownies, popcorn, duck, steamed vegetables and five-spice powder all benefit from the added heat of this vibrant ingredient.

By The Food Section | December 4, 2009; 7:00 AM ET | Permalink | Comments (5)
Categories: I Spice , Recipes | Tags: I Spice, Monica Bhide, Sichuan peppercorns, recipes
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Curing olives is a cinch -- if you can find fresh fruit.

By Jane Black | December 3, 2009; 1:00 PM ET | Permalink | Comments (2)
Categories: Recipes | Tags: Jane Black
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A minor mystery develops with the substitution of cranberry relish in an applesauce bread recipe. Results were delicious nonetheless.

By Leigh Lambert | December 3, 2009; 7:00 AM ET | Permalink | Comments (4)
Categories: Flour Girl , Recipes | Tags: Flour Girl, Leigh Lambert, cranberry bread, recipes
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The Foundation Fighting Blindness offered Washingtonians their first shot at dining in the dark.

By Jane Black | December 2, 2009; 2:00 PM ET | Permalink | Comments (1)
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What's the best way to cool a big pot of soup?

By Jane Touzalin | December 2, 2009; 9:30 AM ET | Permalink | Comments (2)
Categories: Chat Leftovers | Tags: Chat Leftovers, Jane Touzalin
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Hawaiian Ginger-Chicken Stew could be part of your next 500-calorie meal.

By The Food Section | December 1, 2009; 4:15 PM ET | Permalink | Comments (0)
Categories: Recipes | Tags: Bonnie Benwick, Dinner in Minutes
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Triple-cream cheeses add a rich roundness to holiday plates, and they make a nice alternative dessert.

By The Food Section | December 1, 2009; 7:00 AM ET | Permalink | Comments (3)
Categories: Say Cheese | Tags: Domenica Marchetti, Say Cheese, triple-cream cheeses
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Carrot seed can be slow or reluctant to germinate, especially in the colder soils of spring.

By Adrian Higgins | November 30, 2009; 7:00 AM ET | Permalink | Comments (0)
Categories: Groundwork , Recipes | Tags: Adrian Higgins, Groundwork
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