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  • Scallion Crêpes

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    These much more delicate than Peking pancakes or tortillas. You can make them up to 24 hours ahead and store, wrapped in plastic in the refrigerator. Ingredients 2 large eggs ½ teaspoon sugar ½ teaspoon salt ¾ cup milk ½ cup water, or as needed 1 cup unbleached all-purpose flour 3 tablespoons very finely chopped trimmed scallion greens 1 tablespoon Asian […]

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  • Peking Duck

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    Method: Indirect grilling Advance Preparation: 24 hours for drying the duck skin, although we believe you need to leave it in the refrigerator for at least two days. Authors Notes: Peking duck is one of the glories of Chinese gastronomy. I never thought of it as barbecue until I visited Macao. This tiny Portuguese enclave, […]

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  • Chocolate Chip Cookie Bowls

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    Ingredients 3 cups All purpose flour ⅔ cups Firmly packed brown sugar 1 tsp Vanilla extract ⅓ cup Granulated sugar ¾ tsp Baking powder ½ tsp Salt 1 ½ sticks butter 2 Eggs ⅔ cup Miniature semi-sweet chocolate chips Instructions Preheat oven to 350°F. Spray pan with vegetable pan spray. In large bowl, combine flour, brown sugar, granulated sugar, […]

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  • Spaghetti with Tomato and Walnut Pesto

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    Ingredients ⅔ cup walnuts 2 pints cherry tomatoes, halved 2 tablespoons plus 1/3 cup olive oil, plus more for drizzling Kosher salt 6 oil-packed anchovies, coarsely chopped 2 garlic cloves, coarsely chopped 1 teaspoon finely grated lemon zest ¼ teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes ½ ounce Parmesan, finely grated (about 1/2 cup), plus more for serving 1 teaspoon […]

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  • Basil Vinaigrette

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    This especially lively vinaigrette is perfect with tomatoes, but also could go with a variety of other things – spooned over burrata, fresh mozzarella, or feta cheese. It could also accompany grilled vegetables, fish, pork, shrimp, or chicken, or you could spoon a little over white bean dip or labneh just before serving. Toss it […]

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  • Roast Chicken With Couscous, Dates and Buttered Almonds

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    Ingredients 4 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice ½ teaspoon ground ginger ½ teaspoon ground black pepper Fine sea salt 1 large whole chicken, about 4 pounds 2 cups couscous (not instant) 3 tablespoons butter ½ cup sliced almonds ½ cup slivered dates 1 teaspoon sugar 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon 2 tablespoons […]

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  • BLT Salad

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    Ingredients ½ pound thick-sliced bacon, cut into bite-sized pieces Extra-virgin olive oil 2 tablespoons minced shallot 1½ tablespoons sherry vinegar 1 teaspoon finely chopped fresh thyme ¼ teaspoon kosher salt ⅛ teaspoon freshly ground black pepper 1½ pints cherry tomatoes, stemmed 1 large crusty sandwich roll, split 1–2 medium heads butter lettuce 2–3 scallions (white […]

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  • Caramelized Shallots

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    Ingredients 6 tablespoons (3/4 stick) unsalted butter 2 pounds fresh shallots, peeled, with roots intact 3 tablespoons sugar 3 tablespoons good red wine vinegar ½ teaspoon kosher salt ¼ teaspoon freshly ground black pepper 2 tablespoons chopped fresh flat-leaf parsley Instructions Preheat the oven to 400° F Melt the butter in a 12-inch ovenproof saute pan, add […]

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  • Cashew-Coconut Rice

    40 minutes
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    Ingredients 2 cups basmati rice 2 cups water Kosher salt, to taste 4 tablespoons ghee, divided ¼ cup cashews 2 tablespoons coconut oil 1 teaspoon chana dal 1 teaspoon urad dal ¼ teaspoon mustard seeds 3 curry leaves 2 red Thai chiles 1 green Thai chile Pinch asafoetida ¾ cup unsweetened grated coconut Instructions In […]

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  • Beer-Can Chicken

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    There’s quite a bit of lore surrounding beer-can chicken, and for good reason. Just look at that burnished mahogany bird. The steam from the brew flavors the meat and keeps it moist. The can props the chicken up, so it roasts evenly—no scorching, no flipping, no stressing. And you get to drink some beer. We’re […]

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