Sarina and I were so in love with the Spaghetti with Fresh Artichokes we had last week at The Pink Door, I wanted to recreate it at home. I got reasonably close for a first try. This is a pretty simple dish, but …
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Pappardelle With Cauliflower and Zucchini I find it fascinating how different types of Italian pasta seem to want different sauces. I don't know how much of that is from their inherent properties or just repetitive …
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Polenta With Asparagus And Olives This is a quick and easy meal you can throw together in 20 minutes if you have the ingredients in your pantry. The key is to use a polenta that is quick-cooking but not instant. The …
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Cranberry Bean "Fool Mudammas" (aka Borlotti Beans) I'd never worked with Cranberry beans (also known as Borlotti beans) before. By appearance they reminded me of pinto beans with more spots. I knew they were best …
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Fresh Spinach Fettuccine With Goat Cheese, Jerusalem Artichokes, Morels And Leeks When we got to the farmer's market at noon last Saturday, I hadn't thought about how little might be left. It is early in the season, …
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Vietnamese Sandwiches with Tofu (Banh Mi Chay) I must be a sandwich, 'cuz I'm on a roll. Ba dum dum. Yeah. Anyhow, when I last wrote about Vietnamese sandwiches (banh mi), it was to tell you where to find them in …
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