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Comfort with a greek soul: saganaki, built on caramelized aromatics and a slow, steady simmer.
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Bright, herb-forward shrimp orzo with Chili and Mint that proves seafood cooking is about restraint, not short...
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Bright, herb-forward almond briouat with Feta and Dill that proves moroccan cooking is about restraint, not sh...
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Wood-Fired Bruschetta with Yogurt and Sumac -- the kind of italian dish that tastes like it took all day but d...
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This white bean salad with Garlic and Herbs leans on good olive oil, bright acid, and fresh herbs -- simple in...
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Oven-Baked Shrimp Grain Bowl with Lemon and Oregano -- the kind of grains dish that tastes like it took all da...
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Honey Custard Tart -- a sweets plate that comes together in about 101 minutes with pantry staples and a confid...
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This sausage platter with Feta and Dill leans on good olive oil, bright acid, and fresh herbs -- simple ingred...
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Saffron Feta Scramble -- the kind of breakfast dish that tastes like it took all day but does not.
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Spiced Cheese Board with Pomegranate -- a mezze plate that comes together in about 98 minutes with pantry stap...
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Pantry
Building a Mediterranean Pantry From Scratch
A short list of oils, tinned fish, legumes, and spices turns weeknight cooking from a chore into a fifteen-minute pleasu...
Ingredients
Why We Cook With Olive Oil, and How to Buy It
The single most important ingredient in this kitchen is also the most misunderstood. A guide to reading a label and gett...
Technique
The Art of Mezze: How to Build a Table of Small Plates
Mezze is less a recipe than a philosophy: many small, generous dishes, a slow pace, and a table designed for lingering....