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A dip recipe worthy of the Oscars. Bacon, cheddar, and scallion dip on the blog! 

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Chocolate tahini shortbread cookie recipe, on the blog now! 

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It’s gazpacho season! Try our recipe for freelance gazpacho—served with a side of existential doubt. http://www.penandpalate.net/?p=1203

Illustration by Tram Nguyen

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Bourbon marshmallow-crushed pretzel-chocolate chunk cookies, a perfect snow day (or no-snow day) snack.  

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Hello football fans, we totally know a lot about sports and are here to offer up our best Super Bowl Snack Recipes. It is important to have good food at your Super Bowl party because eating gives everyone something to do during those slow moments, which in football is 99.5% of the time.  

So why don't you try these spinach and cheese empanadas? 

Or shrimp and pork belly spring rolls! 

Deviled quail eggs are another obvious football snack choice. 

The French Montana is a very manly and macho drink. 

If your team is losing, drink this vodka to numb the pain. And your mouth.

I dunno, watching sports is about pigging out, right? These dulce de leche brownies are good for that, too.  

Okay, good luck everyone, I'll definitely be curled up in bed reading a Michael Connelly novel watching the game. 

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Sorry but it's too cold for your post-New Year's diet. The best way to live right now is by wearing hundreds of layers and getting out of bed only when strictly necessary. Also by making this decadent, warming, totally delicious clam chowder. 

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Tram invented this new thing called #avocadotoast that no one has ever heard of before. Intrigued? Get the recipe.

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Maybe your New Year's resolution should actually be to drink more this year:

Boozy Mexican Hot Chocolate at Pen & Palate: 

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Give the gift of Sichuan peppercorn-infused vodka this Christmas. And don't forget to squirrel some away for yourself. Hey man, the holidays are hard! 

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Mocha cookie crisps for your annual Christmas cookie swap (or whatever your holiday cookie tradition happens to be). 

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It's cold, how about some shepherd's pie? 

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Considering a major life change? Before you quit your job and move across the country to become a barista, invite your friends over and serve them this stew. Then reassess. 

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Treat yourself to this horchata milkshake with a generous dusting of cinnamon on top.

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Spaniards know how to do lunch right. We tried to recreate this decadent, delicious Spanish tortilla sandwich we ate in Barcelona. Best consumed with a glass (or bottle) of wine. Preferably before 1pm. 

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HOW TO START A GREASE FIRE: A cautionary tale. 

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THE PIES OF SUMMER

I don't get people who say they hate summer. Don’t you like being happy? Tan? Dressing in slightly inappropriate outfits, just shy of mutton dressed as lamb? 

Read the story and get the recipe at Pen & Palate. Originally published on September 12, 2013, at penandpalate.net. Words and illustration by Tram Nguyen. 

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LEMON BASIL ROAST CHICKEN

Last week at the community garden, I found this leafy thing in my little raised bed that looked a bit like basil but it could have been a weed. Whatever it was, I didn’t plant it. I wasn’t sure, so naturally I stuck it in my mouth. What’s the worst that could happen right? It’s organic!

Read the story and get the recipe at Pen & Palate. Originally published on September 8, 2013, at penandpalate.net. Words and illustration by Tram Nguyen.