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Comfort with a italian soul: ravioli, built on caramelized aromatics and a slow, steady simmer.
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Citrus-Marinated Cauliflower Steak, the way the vegetable coast does it, with Sea Salt and Thyme -- generous,...
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Slow-Roasted Halloumi Fry -- a breakfast plate that comes together in about 53 minutes with pantry staples and...
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A rustic take on olive oil granola with Warm Spices. Expect deep, savory flavor from a short list of honest in...
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Braised Trofie -- the kind of pasta dish that tastes like it took all day but does not.
Fire & Grill
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Simple Grilled Zucchini in Saffron Broth -- a fire plate that comes together in about 25 minutes with pantry s...
Italian Kitchen
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Our italian kitchen turns orecchiette into something special, with Preserved Lemon, ready in roughly 73 minute...
Mediterranean Classics
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Charred Olive Tapenade Toast, the way the mediterranean coast does it, with Tahini Drizzle -- generous, unfuss...
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A rustic take on paccheri. Expect deep, savory flavor from a short list of honest ingredients.
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Lemon Bulgur Pilaf -- a grains plate that comes together in about 80 minutes with pantry staples and a confide...
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Syrup-Soaked Walnut Cake
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Pan-Seared Scallops
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Marinated Bruschetta
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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....