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A rustic take on butterflied chicken with Sea Salt and Thyme. Expect deep, savory flavor from a short list of...
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Weeknight-friendly pissaladiere with a french accent, finished with a squeeze of lemon and a shower of herbs.
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Simple Caprese, the way the italian coast does it, with Lemon and Oregano -- generous, unfussy, and made for s...
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Weeknight-friendly baklava with a sweets accent, finished with a squeeze of lemon and a shower of herbs.
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A rustic take on garlic mushrooms. Expect deep, savory flavor from a short list of honest ingredients.
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Wood-Fired Grain Bowl -- the kind of garden dish that tastes like it took all day but does not.
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This bouillabaisse with Feta and Dill leans on good olive oil, bright acid, and fresh herbs -- simple ingredie...
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This halloumi fry with Lemon and Oregano leans on good olive oil, bright acid, and fresh herbs -- simple ingre...
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Bright, herb-forward risotto with Harissa Butter that proves italian cooking is about restraint, not shortcuts...
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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....