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  • Garlicky Spaghetti with Lemon and Pine Nuts for Two

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    Author’s Notes The key to a flavor-packed spaghetti made from pantry ingredients is making the most of the garlic. We mince our garlic to make sure that all of it cooks at the same rate. Toasting the garlic over low heat in extra-virgin olive oil ensures that it cooks to a pale golden brown. Any […]

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  • Pasta With Eggplant and Zucchini

    40 minutes
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    Ingredients 4 tablespoons olive oil 1 tablespoon finely chopped garlic 1 28-ounce can crushed tomatoes 4 tablespoons chopped fresh Italian parsley 2 tablespoons dried oregano ⅛ teaspoon red pepper flakes (optional) Salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste 1 pound eggplant ½ pound zucchini ¾ pound dry pasta, like ziti, fusilli, shells or rigatoni […]

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  • Bucatini all’Amatriciana

    20 minutes
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    Ingredients 1 tablespoon (15ml) extra-virgin olive oil 6 ounces (170g) guanciale, cut into slices about 1/8 inch thick and then into 3/4- by 1/4-inch strips (see note) Pinch red pepper flakes ¼ cup (60ml) dry white wine 1 (28-ounce; 794g) can whole peeled tomatoes, crushed by hand Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper 1 […]

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  • The Fancy Nancy Grilled Cheese

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    Ingredients Balsamic Reduction ½ cup balsamic vinegar 2 tablespoons honey Sandwiches 8 slices sourdough bread 12 ounces Fresh Mozzarella cheese, sliced 6 bacon strips, cooked and crumbled 4 ounces crumbled Gorgonzola cheese (⅔ cup) 4 tablespoons mayonnaise 4 tablespoons pesto sauce Instructions Balsamic reduction Bring balsamic vinegar to a boil in a small skillet over […]

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  • Balsamic Vinaigrette

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    Ingredients 1 clove garlic, crushed ¼ cup balsamic vinegar ¼ cup honey 1 tablespoons dijon mustard ½ teaspoon salt ½ teaspoon ground black pepper ¾ cup extra virgin olive oil Instructions Pour all of the ingredients into the squeeze bottle and eyeball the amounts. If you do not have the time or you plan to […]

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  • Crispy Fish Sandwiches with Wasabi and Ginger

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    Ingredients ½ cup mayonnaise 1 medium lime, finely grated to yield ½ tsp. zest and squeezed to yield 4 tsp. juice 1 ½ tsp. wasabi paste; more to taste Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper 2 large eggs 2 Tbs. soy sauce 1 cup panko 4 4- to 5- oz. boneless, skinless hake, haddock, […]

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  • Gruyère Grilled Cheese with Apple Salad

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    Ingredients 4 tablespoons unsalted butter, divided ¾ cup ¼ inch-thick sliced shallots 1 teaspoon fresh thyme leaves Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper 4 ½ inch-thick slices country-style white bread 8 ounces Gruyère, sliced 1/8-inch thick 2 cups arugula ½ apple (such as Pink Lady or Fuji), cut into 1/4-inch slices 2 tablespoons fresh […]

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  • Cream of Mushroom Soup

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    Ingredients ½ cup plus 2 tablespoons olive oil, divided 2 pounds mixed mushrooms, such as crimini, shiitake, maitake, and/or oyster, trimmed, torn into bite-sized pieces Kosher salt, freshly ground pepper 4 medium shallots, chopped 1 large leek, light-green and white parts only, halved, thinly sliced ¼ cup (½ stick) unsalted butter 4 garlic cloves, grated, […]

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  • Rigatoni with Red Pepper & Parmigiano Cream Sauce

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    The combination of roasted red peppers and cream gives this sauce a rich, satisfying feel. You could stir in some sautéed cauliflower or Italian sausage to add a little more substance. Ingredients Kosher salt 2 Tbs. extra-virgin olive oil 3 clove garlic, chopped 1 12-oz. jar roasted red peppers, drained and thinly sliced (about 1 […]

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  • Ina Garten’s Maple-Roasted Carrot Salad

    55 minutes
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    Ingredients 2 pounds carrots, preferably with leafy tops Good olive oil Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper ¼ cup pure Grade A maple syrup ⅔ cup dried cranberries ⅔ cup freshly squeezed orange juice (2 oranges) 3 tablespoons sherry wine vinegar 2 garlic cloves, grated on a Microplane 6 ounces baby arugula 6 ounces […]

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