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Pecorino and Bean Salad Recipe

Pecorino and Bean Salad

Apr 05, 2010 by

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
Arugula Salad with Ham Recipe

Arugula Salad with Country Ham, Pears, and Honey Vinaigrette

Apr 05, 2010 by

This arugula and ham salad balances the saltiness of the ham, the juiciness of pears, and the tartness of the dressing. Serve it as an entree or appetizer.

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  • 20 M
  • 20 M
  • 10
Cheese-Stuffed Dates with Prosciutto Recipe

Cheese-Stuffed Dates with Prosciutto

Apr 01, 2010 by

These goat-cheese-filled dates offer a perfect sweet-salty mouthful in every bite. Serve them with a crisp white wine as an ideal before-dinner nibble.

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  • 15 M
  • 15 M
  • 2
Butternut Squash Tart

Butternut Squash and Parmesan Tart

Mar 30, 2010 by

Butternut squash, red onion, and Parmesan cheese make this tart sing–okay, not literally, but it may make you hum a happy little ditty. Ideal for entertaining.

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  • 30 M
  • 1 H
  • 10
Oysters with Sweet Pepper Relish Recipe

Oysters with Sweet Pepper Relish

Feb 12, 2010 by

The combination of peppers, both sweet and hot, lemon zest, cilantro, cinnamon, and cumin make these plump oysters something special.

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  • 50 M
  • 50 M
  • 0
Cheddar-Chive Gougeres Recipe

Cheddar-Chive Gougères

Feb 12, 2010 by

These wee cheese puffs are made with sharp Cheddar cheese and chives. For a little bit of spice and heat, dry mustard and cayenne pepper are mixed in.

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  • 35 M
  • 1 H, 5 M
  • 6
Macaroni Gratin

Macaroni Gratin

Jan 09, 2010 by

This diminutive mac n cheese arrives in teensy dishes at hoity-toity Balthazar, though it creates no less a sensation when scooped straight from a big old baking dish unceremoniously plonked in the center of the kitchen table.

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  • 25 M
  • 50 M
  • 2
Olives Stuffed with Ground Beef Recipe

Olives Stuffed with Ground Beef in Piquant Tomato Ragout

Dec 30, 2009 by

Olives are stuffed with a spicy beef mixture and then simmered in a piquant harissa-spiked tomato sauce. The stuffed olives make a lovely party nibble.

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  • 40 M
  • 2 H, 25 M
  • 1
Gravadlax with Sweet Mustard and Dill Mayonnaise Recipe

Gravlax with Dill Mayonnaise

Dec 28, 2009 by

Gravadlax, also known as gravlax, is thinly sliced salmon infused with dill. And there’s no better way to ensure it’s just how you like it than curing your own.

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  • 20 M
  • 20 M
  • 0
Shrimp Risotto Recipe

Shrimp Risotto

Dec 01, 2009 by

Meaty shrimp stud this creamy, oozing risotto. The recipe’s flavor is deep thanks to a shrimp stock, made with the shells, which enriches the risotto.

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  • 1 H, 15 M
  • 1 H, 45 M
  • 13
Roasted Butternut Squash Pie Recipe

Roasted Butternut Squash Pie

Nov 22, 2009 by

This roasted butternut squash pie is the ideal dish to whip up when you have hearty eaters, vegetarians, and vegans coming for dinner. They’ll all love it.

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  • 1 H, 15 M
  • 2 H, 45 M
  • 2
Salmon Mousse Pinwheels Recipe

Salmon Mousse Pinwheels

Nov 09, 2009 by

Salmon mousse pinwheels are an elegant way to kick off a tea, cocktail party, or dinner. The pinwheels can be made ahead and sliced just before serving.

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  • 20 M
  • 20 M
  • 6
Clams Casino Recipe

Clams Casino

Nov 02, 2009 by

Clams casino, the classic American dish, get a facelift here. The clams get the casino treatment with big shards of bacon, parsley, and garlic.

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  • 30 M
  • 40 M
  • 0
Clams and Rice Served in the Shell Recipe

Clams and Rice Served in the Shell

Nov 01, 2009 by

Clams and rice, a Croatian specialty, is simple to make. Clams and rice are tossed with olives and spooned into empty clam shells.

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  • 30 M
  • 30 M
  • 0
Baked Mussels with Crisped Bread Crumbs Recipe

Baked Mussels with Crisped Bread Crumbs

Oct 07, 2009 by

Baked mussels topped with bread crumbs are a Sicilian favorite. The mussels are cooked in a skillet until opened then baked until golden brown.

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  • 30 M
  • 40 M
  • 1
Mediterranean Eggplant Wraps Recipe

Mediterranean Eggplant Wraps

Sep 29, 2009 by

These eggplant wraps are a cinch make. Roasted eggplant, goat cheese, and basil are rolled in flatbread into wraps. The wraps are best at room temp.

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  • 15 M
  • 50 M
  • 2
Arugula Pesto Recipe

Arugula Pesto

Sep 26, 2009 by

This arugula pesto, a blend of arugula, pine nuts, and cheese, is great on pasta, fruit and pizza. If the arugula is too strong for the pesto, add spinach.

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  • 10 M
  • 10 M
  • 1
Turkey Soup with Ginger, Lemon, and Mint Recipe

Turkey Soup with Ginger, Lemon, and Mint

Sep 23, 2009 by

This turkey soup is brightened by ginger, lemon, and mint. Turkey soup is a great way to use leftover turkey. Leftover chicken can be used in this soup for a quick weekday meal.

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  • 20 M
  • 40 M
  • 0
Yellow Gazpacho and Ratatouille Recipe

Yellow Gazpacho and Ratatouille

Sep 22, 2009 by

Here yellow gazpacho, made from yellow beefsteak tomatoes, is paired with a ratatouille. The yellow gazpacho can be made ahead. Serve the gazpacho icy cold.

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  • 50 M
  • 1 H
  • 0
Peppers with Garlic-Anchovy Bagna Cauda Recipe

Peppers with Garlic-Anchovy Sauce |
Peperoni con Bagna Cauda

Sep 21, 2009 by

Bell peppers are slowly simmered then served warm with a garlic-anchovy bagna cauda sauce over them. Use leftover bagna cauda on other vegetables.

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  • 25 M
  • 1 H, 15 M
  • 1
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