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A rustic take on tzatziki plate with Za'atar. Expect deep, savory flavor from a short list of honest ingredien...
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A rustic take on chickpea fritters with Garlic and Herbs. Expect deep, savory flavor from a short list of hone...
Greek Table
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Comfort with a greek soul: grilled octopus with Cracked Pepper, built on caramelized aromatics and a slow, ste...
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Bright, herb-forward bouillabaisse with Warm Spices that proves french cooking is about restraint, not shortcu...
French Provincial
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Comfort with a french soul: beef daube in Saffron Broth, built on caramelized aromatics and a slow, steady sim...
Turkish Sofra
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Citrus-Marinated Imam Bayildi -- the kind of turkish dish that tastes like it took all day but does not.
Italian Kitchen
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This tagliatelle leans on good olive oil, bright acid, and fresh herbs -- simple ingredients treated with care...
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Slow-Cooked Escalivada -- a spanish plate that comes together in about 42 minutes with pantry staples and a co...
Garden & Grain Salads
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Spiced Chickpea Salad, the way the garden coast does it -- generous, unfussy, and made for sharing.
Pasta & Orzo
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Simple Gemelli with Lemon and Oregano -- a pasta plate that comes together in about 75 minutes with pantry sta...
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Marinated Penne with Garlic and Herbs
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Slow-Roasted Grilled Halloumi with Pine Nuts
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Olive Oil Granola with Tomato and Basil
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Spiced Polenta
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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....