Fragrant layers of bright zucchini, tender Japanese eggplant, and juicy romas – all roasted to perfection in a nest of herby, garlicky tomatoes and pan-fried onions. No one makes ratatouille like I do. In fact, it seems like E-V-E-R-Y-O-N-E puts their own flare on this simple summer vegetable medley. My personal spin? Pan-fried onions for […]
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Original Taco House Fiesta Dressing {CopyCat Recipe}
You can’t buy the legendary Original Taco House Fiesta Dressing at the restaurant or in the store anymore, but now you can make it at home! Perfect sweet heat for tacos, salads, sizzling meats, party dips – and much, much more! On December 31, 2017, the Original Taco House, Portland’s first “Mexican” restaurant and a fixture on […]
Beautiful Music: NW Handmade Musical Instrument Exhibit
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Pan-Seared Sturgeon with Chanterelles & Baby Yukons
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