Squash Fritters

Sunflower Squash Fritters

Part hush puppy, part fritter, and lovely through and through, these little blobs of cornmeal batter and summer squash blossom like sunflowers as they fry.

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  • 30 M
  • 45 M
  • 5
Trio of Deviled Eggs

A Trio of Deviled Eggs

Lovely. That’s all we can think to say of this array of deviled eggs, which come in classic, smoked salmon, and lightly truffled. Our favorite? Nope, we’re not going there.

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  • 10 M
  • 40 M
  • 5
Herbed Ricotta with Vegetables

Herbed Ricotta Dip with Vegetables

True story: This luscious little number inspired one toddler to dip and dunk his way through an entire bag of baby carrots. An entire bag. Behold, the power of the dipper!

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  • 20 M
  • 20 M
  • 6
Semolina Gnocchi

Semolina Gnocchi | Gnocchi di Semola

This sexy, simple gnocchi is all Roman La Dolce Vita, made with semolina flour and not potato. See for yourself how seductive it can be.

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  • 30 M
  • 1 H, 15 M
  • 33
Eggs in Carton

Hard-Boiled Eggs

As simple as making hard-boiled eggs may seem, it can be tricky to pull off perfectly…but not when you rely on this foolproof method from Heidi Swanson.

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  • 5 M
  • 15 M
  • 6
Chicken Wings with Garlic Recipe

Chicken Wings with Garlic and Paprika | Pollo al Ajillo

No need to wait for a big game to make these Spanish-inflected, finger-lickingly outstanding chicken wings. Trust us.

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  • 30 M
  • 2 H, 30 M
  • 6
Goat Cheese with Honey

Goat Cheese with Honey

This little ditty is simplicity itself. Drizzle fresh, creamy goat cheese with a little honey and behold the loveliness of sweet, sweet synergy.

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  • 5 M
  • 5 M
  • 2
Herb-Marinated Olives

Herb-Marinated Olives

Those requisite olives that you plonk on the coffee table before company comes just got more respectable–but no more troublesome. Of course, no one else needs to know that last part…

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  • 5 M
  • 5 M
  • 5
Chicken Liver Pate

Arlington Chicken Liver Pâté

Larded with bacon, freckled with hints of fresh parsley and cilantro, and left pleasingly, old-fashionedly chunky, this country-style pâté redefines refined.

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  • 20 M
  • 40 M
  • 3
Seared Foie Gras with Grapefruit Reduction

Seared Foie Gras with a Chardonnay-Grapefruit Reduction

A little late-harvest Chardonnay lends balance and elegance to this already luxe foie gras number. Best reserved for when you truly, madly, deeply love your guests.

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  • 45 M
  • 45 M
  • 0
Pistachio-Feta-Orange Cocktail Cookies Recipe

Pistachio-Orange Cocktail Cookies

These savory-sweet cocktail cookies are simple to make yet pack a wallop of flavor. Set them out as a pre-dinner nibble when you want something fetching.

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  • 35 M
  • 1 H, 25 M
  • 5
Romesco Sauce

Romesco Sauce

Some consider this Catalan classic to be the great Spanish acquisition, considering how it’s so very versatile, vegetarian, and vegan.

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  • 20 M
  • 20 M
  • 17
Figs and Burrata Cheese Recipe

Torn Figs and Burrata Cheese

This little moment of lusciousness takes all of minutes to toss together. Just tear the figs, rip the cheese, and drizzle with oil. Badda bing.

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  • 20 M
  • 35 M
  • 5
Low-Calore Green Goddess Dip

Svelte Green Goddess Dip

This evocatively named dip isn’t the same as the one of yore. It’s got the same sumptuous taste, the same creamy texture, the same luminous color, just not the same calorie count.

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  • 15 M
  • 15 M
  • 21
Salami-Cheese Tapa Recipe

Salami and Cheese Tapa | Tapa de Salami y Queso

Simple, simple, simple. Salami, Manchego, and chewy, crusty country bread.

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  • 15 M
  • 15 M
  • 8
Mint Mojito Recipe

Mexican Mojito

Inspired by its Cuban cousin, this Mexican mojito (of sorts is sexy and suave thanks to a smooooooth tequila.

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  • 5 M
  • 5 M
  • 3
Warm Arugula Salad Recipe

Scrummy Warm Arugula Salad

For this warm arugula salad, caramelized red onions, pancetta, and pine nuts are drizzled with balsamic vinegar and tossed with cool arugula. Marvelous.

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  • 20 M
  • 20 M
  • 5
Ham and Potato Sardalaise

Ham and Potatoes Sarladaise

A classic that typically draws on duck confit, this froufrou French casserole is very nearly as sublime when used to disguise leftover holiday ham.

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  • 30 M
  • 1 H, 30 M
  • 4
Parmesan Souffle

Parmesan and Gruyère Cheese Soufflé

Airy and oh so rich, these stunning souffles take stiffly beaten eggs, Parmesan, and Gruyère to lofty new heights.

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  • 15 M
  • 45 M
  • 3
Pecorino and Bean Salad Recipe

Pecorino and Bean Salad

This Pecorino and bean salad is a classic dish you’ll find in Italy. It’s so easy to throw together and more impressive than the usual mixed green salad.

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  • 25 M
  • 25 M
  • 1
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