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Mar
28
Potatoes Idiazábal
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Spanish sheep’s milk cheeses are a great way to knock yourself out of any cheese rut you might be stuck in. Manchego is probably the most famous, but it’s only the tip of a fantastic flavor iceberg. Idiázabal is a great one from the Basque region. Nutty, hard, and salty, it’s terrific on its own, [...]
Mar
24
Fennel & Potato Soup
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A hearty soup, quick and satisfying, this one is great for a weeknight dinner. I first made it on a night when I was bummed out & really didn’t feel like cooking, but once I started chopping, my mood improved considerably; yours will too, I hope. Miso is a Japanese paste usually made from soybeans, [...]
Mar
20
Rosemary Shallot Pickles
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Shallots are close to ubiquitous in fine cuisine, but their role is usually to provide a quiet background of flavor in a complex sauce. Here’s a recipe that makes them the star of the show. Refrigerator pickles are a great way to play with pickling, and these lovely little gems are crisp, sour-sweet, and delicious. [...]
Mar
16
Mixed Mushroom Bake
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Most decent grocery stores now reliably carry a few kinds of fresh mushrooms beyond the basic white button. Shitake, oyster, cremini, and portobello are the most common; upscale stores often carry even more. Make sure you choose only the freshest and use them as soon as possible; slimy mushooms are no fun. Truffle cheese really [...]
Mar
12
Fried Chicken Livers
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When I was a kid, my mom sent me to school with some pretty weird lunches. Cold, fried chicken livers was probably one of the weirdest, but I loved them then and and I love them now (her too). And as good as they are cold, they’re even better fresh from the fryer. Sprinkle on [...]
Mar
8
Mahi Curry with Potatoes & Fennel
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This is definitely not the prettiest dish I’ve ever made; in fact, it may be one of the ugliest. But the flavors are worth the trip to ugly-land, and a couple of orange slices and a fresh green vegetable will dress up the plate, right? Matsaman (spellings vary, I think) is a style of Thai [...]
Mar
4
Cabbage Soup
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OK, I saw that face. Now put it away. Cabbage soup may sound a bit stinky, but believe me, this one is not. I was looking for a soup that was healthy, plain but not boring, and quick. This one works pretty well, I think. It’s vegetarian (vegan, even), chock full of the superfood cabbage, [...]