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A rustic take on cacio e pepe with Mint and Peas. Expect deep, savory flavor from a short list of honest ingre...
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A mediterranean favorite: lemon chicken with Garlic and Herbs, cooked low and slow so every layer of flavor ha...
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Weeknight-friendly honey yogurt with a breakfast accent, with Garlic and Herbs, finished with a squeeze of lem...
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Rustic Date Cookies with Dark Chocolate -- a sweets plate that comes together in about 63 minutes with pantry...
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Cardamom Fig Tart -- a sweets plate that comes together in about 69 minutes with pantry staples and a confiden...
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Bright, herb-forward apricot lamb with Capers and Parsley that proves moroccan cooking is about restraint, not...
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A rustic take on mushroom ragu with Capers and Parsley. Expect deep, savory flavor from a short list of honest...
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A rustic take on tomato salad. Expect deep, savory flavor from a short list of honest ingredients.
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A rustic take on semolina cake with Cinnamon. Expect deep, savory flavor from a short list of honest ingredien...
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Comfort with a garden soul: orzo salad with Basil Oil, built on caramelized aromatics and a slow, steady simme...
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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....