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Flank Steak

Peppery Flank Steak Tagliata

TIME: 30 MINUTES, PLUS 1 HOUR OF MARINATING YIELD: 4 T 0 6 SERVlNGS 1 flank steak, about 2 pounds Salt Black peppercorns 1 small bunch rosemary 6 garlic cloves, sliced Extra‐virgin olive oil 5 ounces arugula Pecorino pepato, pecorino Romano or Parmesan, for shaving 1 lemon, cut in wedges 1. Lay flank steak on […]

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Gazpacho

NYT Best Gazpacho

About 2 pounds ripe red tomatoes, cored and roughly cut into chunks 1 ltalian frying (cubanelle) pepper or another long, light green peppet such as Anaheim, cored, seeded and roughly cut into chunks 1 cucumber, about 8 inches long, peeled and roughly cut into chunks 1 small mild onion (white or red), peeled and roughly […]

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Roast

Roasted Chicken Provençale

4 chicken legs or 8 bone-in, skin-on chicken thighs 2 teaspoons kosher salt 1 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper ½-3/4 cup all purpose flour 3 tablespoons olive oil 2 tablespoons herbes de Provence 1 lemon, quartered 8-10 cloves garlic,peeled 4-6 medium-size shallots peeled and halved 1/3 cup dry vermouth 4 sprigs of thyme, for serving l. Preheat oven to […]

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Salmon

Salmon with Anchovy Garlic Butter

3 tablespoons unsalted butter, softened 4 anchovy fillets, minced 1 fat garlic clove, minced(or 2 small ones) 1/2 teaspoon coarse kosher salt Freshly ground black pepper 4 (6-to 8-ounce) skin-on salmon filets 2 tablespoons drained capers, patted dry 1/2 lemon Fresh chopped parsley, for serving 1. Heat oven to 400 degrees. In a small bowl, […]

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Gazpacho

Consensus Gazpacho

4 cups tomato juice 1 tomato 1 celery stalk 1/2 green bell pepper 1/2 cucumber 1/2 onion 2 oz vinegar 2 oz olive oil 1 tsp worcestershire sauce dash of hot sauce 1 tsp salt 1 tsp pepper   Dice solid ingredients. Blend in liquid ingredients and spices. Chill.

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Pasta Shrimp

Shrimp, green garlic, pasta

Serves 4/ 35 minutes Light, lively green garlic and a little cream make this a perfect winter-into-spring pasta dish. The thin noodles soak up the sauce fast, so serve it immediately. 1-1/2 TB butter 5 or 6 green garlic stalks, trimmed and cut into 3-in. long slivers to make 1 cup1/2 cup dry white wine […]

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Stewed

Braised Chicken with Lemon and Olives

8 chicken thighs, skin-on and bone-in, about 3-1/2 pounds 1/2 teaspoon red pepper flakes 6 garlic cloves, minced 1/2 teaspoon crushed fennel seeds 1 tablespoon roughly chopped rosemary 1 tablespoon olive oil 2  Meyer lemons, cut in wedges 1 cup flavorful olives with pits, a mixture of black and green, about 1 pound 1 cup […]

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Steak

Peppered Rib Eye Steaks with Watercress

2 10 to 12-ounce rib eye steaks, about I inch thick 1 tabtespoon coarsel yground black pepper Salt 1/4 cup dry red wine 2 tablespoons unsalted butter 2 large bunches watercress, stemmed. 1. Season steaks on both sides with pepper, lightly patting it on. Place a large cast-iron skillet over medium high heat. Season steaks […]

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Vegetable Salads

Fresh Corn and Tomato Salad

The salad can be made up to 8 hours ahead, though you may wan to mix th basil in at the last minute so it doesn’t wilt or discolor. INGREDIENTS 5 cups sweet white corn kernels 2 TBS lemojuice 1-1/2 tsp kosher salt 1/4 tsp black pepper 1 TBS olive oil 10 oz cherry or […]

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Cake

Chipotle Flourless Chocolate Cake

INGREDIENTS 10 oz. semisweet chocolate, roughly chopped 7 tablespoons unsalted butter cut into pieces 5 large eggs, room temperature 1 cup of sugar 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon 3/4 teaspoon  chipotle chili powder Dash of cayenne pepper Pinch of salt PROCEDURE Preheat oven to 350. Grease 9″ springform pan with butter or non-stick cooking spray. Melt the […]

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Hot Soups

Roasted Butternut Squash Soup

Makes: 6 to 8 servings If making soup in advance, cool to room termperature, cover, and refrigerate for up to 3 days,or freeze for up to 1 month. INGREDIENTS 4 pounds whole butternut squash (about 2 medium), halved lengthwise and seeds removed 2 TBS unsalted butter 1 tart apple 1/2 medium onion 8 fresh sage […]

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Dips & Spreads

Black Bean Hummus

1 clove garlic, roasted and minced 1 can black beans, drained 2 TBS reserved fluid 2 TBS lemon juice 1-1/2 TBS tahini 3/4 tsp cumin 1/2 tsp salt 1/4 tsp cayenne 1/4 tsp paprika (garnish) Process ingredients and top with garnish.    

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Ice Cream

Vanilla Ice Cream

1 cup heavy cream 1 cup milk 1/3 cup sugar 1 tsp vanilla 1 pinch salt Combine all ingredients and freeze in ice cream maker.

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Sandwiches

Moscow Airport Cuban Sandwich

Slice a twelve-inch loaf of Cuban bread partway through lengthwise and fold flat. Drizzle olive oil on outside and slather yellow mustard inside. Layer glazed ham, roast pork, Swiss cheese, and thinly sliced pickles. Close and press for ten minutes in a panini maker. Cut in thirds on the diagonal.

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Eggs

Cooked Egg with Iberico Ham

Yield: 2 servings 4 garlic cloves 4 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil preferably Spanish 2 large eggs 2 thin slices, or about 1 ounce, jamon lbérico de Bellota Sea salt to taste 1. Split open and peel garlic cloves by pressing down on them with the flat side of a kitchen knife. Heat 1 tablespoon […]

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Vegetable Salads

White Bean and Asparagus Salad with Tarragon-Lemon Dressing

TIME: 20 MINUTES, PLUS SOAKING AND COOKING TIME IF USING DRIED BEANS YIELD: 4 TO 6 SERVINGS8 ounces dried white beans or 2 (15- ounce) cans Great Northern or cannellini beans Salt 2 bay leaves, if using dried beans 1 pound asparagus 1/2 cup tarragon leaves 1 teaspoon packed finely grated lemon zest 2 garlic […]

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Breads

Cottage Dill Bread

Regular Loaf 1/2 cup water 2 cups white wheat flour 1 TBS dry milk 1 TBS sugar 1 tsp salt 1 TBS butter 1/4 cup cottage cheese 1/2 TBS dry onion 1/2 TBS dill seed 1/2 TBS dill weed 1 tsp yeast Large Loaf 3/4 cup water 3 cups white wheat flour 1-1/2 TBS dry […]

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Sweets

Chocolate Fondant

2 oz bittersweet chocolate 4-1/2 TBS unsalted butter 2 eggs 1/3 cup sugar 1/4 cup sifted flour Preheat oven to 450F. Melt chocolate and butter. Blend eggs and sugar, then chocolate and butter, then flour. Pour into individual ramekins and bake 10-12 minutes.

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Melange Pasta

Roasted Red Pepper Relish

Roasted red peppers in a jar mean instant impromptu entertaining. I found this little relish sauce — a variation on romesco —  paired with goat cheese for an appetize rin a Spanishrestaurant. It is as beautiful as it is delicious — a little wonder to stir into last minute spaghetti, or to use as a […]

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Fish

Baked Fish with Celery and Apple

INGREDIENTS: 3 tablespoons unsalted butter2 celery ribs, thinly sliced 1 small tart apple, cored, sliced 1 small onion, thinly sliced Salt and freshly ground pepper to taste 1 pound capensis, Antarctic queen or similar fish filets INSTRUCTIONS: Preheat oven to 400°. Choose a casserole dish just large enough to hold the fish fillets in 1 […]