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Charred Tortilla Espanola -- a spanish plate that comes together in about 92 minutes with pantry staples and a...
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This pork souvlaki in White Wine leans on good olive oil, bright acid, and fresh herbs -- simple ingredients t...
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Simple Chorizo Stew with Preserved Lemon -- the kind of spanish dish that tastes like it took all day but does...
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A rustic take on beet dip with Fresh Herbs. Expect deep, savory flavor from a short list of honest ingredients...
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Rustic Farro Bowl with Sea Salt and Thyme -- a garden plate that comes together in about 45 minutes with pantr...
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A greek favorite: gemista with Capers and Parsley, cooked low and slow so every layer of flavor has time to se...
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Simple Bucatini with Pomegranate -- a pasta plate that comes together in about 52 minutes with pantry staples...
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Comfort with a grains soul: spiced couscous, built on caramelized aromatics and a slow, steady simmer.
French Provincial
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Comfort with a french soul: leek tart, built on caramelized aromatics and a slow, steady simmer.
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A mezze favorite: grilled bread with Tomato and Basil, cooked low and slow so every layer of flavor has time t...
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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....