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A rustic take on risotto with Sea Salt and Thyme. Expect deep, savory flavor from a short list of honest ingre...
Italian Kitchen
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Weeknight-friendly lasagna with a italian accent, with Sea Salt and Thyme, finished with a squeeze of lemon an...
Pasta & Orzo
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Charred Lasagnette with Za'atar -- a pasta plate that comes together in about 54 minutes with pantry staples a...
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Simple Nicoise Salad with Feta and Dill -- a french plate that comes together in about 37 minutes with pantry...
Italian Kitchen
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Slow-Cooked Caprese, the way the italian coast does it, with Toasted Almonds -- generous, unfussy, and made fo...
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A rustic take on ezogelin soup with Olives and Capers. Expect deep, savory flavor from a short list of honest...
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A rustic take on kolokithokeftedes with Toasted Almonds. Expect deep, savory flavor from a short list of hones...
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Comfort with a spanish soul: migas, built on caramelized aromatics and a slow, steady simmer.
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A rustic take on prawn skewers. Expect deep, savory flavor from a short list of honest ingredients.
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A sweets favorite: custard tart with Vanilla Cream, cooked low and slow so every layer of flavor has time to s...
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Citrus-Marinated Herb Salad
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Smoky Herb Frittata with Mint and Peas
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Garlic Beef Kofta with Za'atar
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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....