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Greek Table
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Bright, herb-forward briam that proves greek cooking is about restraint, not shortcuts.
Mediterranean Classics
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Comfort with a mediterranean soul: tomato confit, built on caramelized aromatics and a slow, steady simmer.
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This couscous salad with Tomato and Basil leans on good olive oil, bright acid, and fresh herbs -- simple ingr...
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A rustic take on seafood fideua with Yogurt and Sumac. Expect deep, savory flavor from a short list of honest...
French Provincial
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Weeknight-friendly nicoise salad with a french accent, with Mint and Peas, finished with a squeeze of lemon an...
Turkish Sofra
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Simple Firik Pilaf with Feta and Dill -- the kind of turkish dish that tastes like it took all day but does no...
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Bright, herb-forward orzo pilaf that proves grains cooking is about restraint, not shortcuts.
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Smoky Seafood Fideua, the way the spanish coast does it -- generous, unfussy, and made for sharing.
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Bright, herb-forward lentil soup with Preserved Lemon that proves soups cooking is about restraint, not shortc...
Pasta & Orzo
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A pasta favorite: penne with Lemon and Oregano, cooked low and slow so every layer of flavor has time to settl...
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Rustic Poached Pears
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Warm Rice Pudding
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Skillet Fish Kebab
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Chargrilled Merguez with Fresh Herbs
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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....