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No-Shortcut, Time Consuming, Rich and Comforting Chicken and Sausage Gumbo...
This particular gumbo so rich and comforting because that it is thickened in 5 ways: 1) gelatin from the chicken bones 2) pectin from the tomatoes 3) gluten from the flour roux 4) starch from the rice...
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French toast recipe that will be perfectly delicious, every time
When you make French toast, is it perfect every time? Is it like an amazing crème brûlée suspended in a delicate lattice of bread? It should be. Chances are, you’re doing it wrong. Here are 6 hints to...
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Asparagus with Fried Egg Recipe
Is it asperges à la milanaise? Is it asparagus alla milanese? Is it brunch? Is it a salad? Is it dinner? Is the asparagus from a greenmarket/farmers market? Yes*, yes, yes, yes, yes and I hope so.*...
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Spicy North African Inspired Chickpea Soup
This style of spicy chickpea soup happens to be popular across North Africa, including Libya. Ideally, you would order it at restaurant in Benghazi. But, I won’t judge if you chicken out and make it at...
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What I talk about when I talk about gazpacho recipes
There are a few things I keep in mind when making gazpacho:Gazpacho has a lot of history, perhaps as far back as ancient Greece and Rome. For those of you that are keen on history, you’ll recall that...
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A non-negotiable bruschetta recipe
When making bruschetta, I’d like to politely insist that you keep the following in mind:You will obviously use tomatoes when they are in season and acquire them from your garden or a farmer’s marketYou...
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Literally, the best buttermilk pancake recipe in the universe
What makes this pancake recipe so great?It uses just the right ratio of baking powder to flour. By using just the right amount you will get fluffy pancakes without any unpleasant aftertasteIt uses real...
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Risotto with buttery spring vegetables
Carbs and butter, what’s not to like?2 cups of chopped spring vegetables such as asparagus, sugar snap peas and baby squash 1 teaspoon of fresh rosemary and thyme, chopped 2 cups of Italian arborio...
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Fugu, Hold the Poison - Blowfish Recipe That Is Probably Non-Poisonous...
Blowfish can be found in the Mid-Atlantic ocean and are also known as the Northern Puffer or Sugar Toad. They are an especially delicious fish, although not particularly photogenic. Their relatives are...
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Sushi, Hold the Parasites - Homemade Salmon Sushi Nigiri and Rolls
Working with raw fish and making your own sushi certainly sounds dangerous. But, we’re pretty sure making sushi at home is less dangerous than what you would typically do: order cheap sushi at a...
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