Cooking With Kara

On this 2nd day of 2009 I have chosen to take stock of everything in my life that brings me joy and to create more of it and as for everything else I will let it fall away to make room for the rest of my life.
Joy:  I am 5′2″ and 108lbs. is my ideal [...]

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baked pears
Baked Pears with Sage and Lemon-Ginger Glaze
I love baked apples and pears in the fall as they are delicately sweet, soothing and so simple to make. These make a beautiful seasonal presentation as they are garnished with sage leaves and cranberries.

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Adzuki, Wild Rice and Pumpkin Grain Burgers

These outrageously delicious burgers can be dressed up or down depending on the occasion and any combination of grain and bean will do. To dress up serve as a croquette drizzled with a Shitake mushroom gravy and a portion of millet mashed potatoes and to dress down serve as a grain burger topped with a swirl of Miso Mayo, a thick slice of tomato and a handful of cilantro. Enjoy every bite!

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