Depending on where you live, great tomatoes are probably coming online right about now. Once you have gorged yourself on an indecent quantity dressed with nothing but olive oil and salt, and the requisite insalata …
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I’m rarely jealous of meat eaters, but their Asian noodle soups do get my attention. I wanted to create a very full flavored broth with lots of umami intensity. I make it with dried shiitakes, kombu, and the best …
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Strawberry "Shortcake" with Cornbread and Tarragon Whipped Cream I don't allow as how I've actually experienced summer if there hasn't been a huge bowl of strawberry shortcake to sanctify it. Generally I make it with …
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Hongos en Escabeche - Mushrooms Sauteed with Vinegar I love the chewy texture of mushrooms when they are left in bite-sized chunks, rather than thinly sliced. There is a nice contrast between the browned, flavorful …
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Mujadara is simply a mixture of rice and perfectly cooked lentils, spiked with a big dose of caramelized onions and a bit of cumin and cinnamon. Nutritious, satisfying, inexpensive, and easy to make, it is a hearty …
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