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A rustic take on falafel with Roasted Peppers. Expect deep, savory flavor from a short list of honest ingredie...
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Simple Egg Flatbread, the way the breakfast coast does it, in White Wine -- generous, unfussy, and made for sh...
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Weeknight-friendly pide with a turkish accent, finished with a squeeze of lemon and a shower of herbs.
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Bright, herb-forward butterflied chicken that proves fire cooking is about restraint, not shortcuts.
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Spiced Herb Salad -- a garden plate that comes together in about 82 minutes with pantry staples and a confiden...
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Simple Steak Skewers in White Wine -- a fire plate that comes together in about 71 minutes with pantry staples...
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This cacio e pepe leans on good olive oil, bright acid, and fresh herbs -- simple ingredients treated with car...
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Simple Halloumi Skewers, the way the fire coast does it, in White Wine -- generous, unfussy, and made for shar...
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Comfort with a french soul: cassoulet, built on caramelized aromatics and a slow, steady simmer.
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Braised Piquillo Peppers with Mint and Peas
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Stuffed Peppers with Feta and Dill
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45 min · Medium · 4.9 stars 05
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Charred Chorizo Stew 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....