A sesame-seeded bun, a beguilingly spiced burger, and chunky potato wedges with mayo for dipping and dousing. Napkins, please.
Pureed Pea Soup with Mint
May 15, 2012 by
With all due respect to Kermit, being green has never been so easy–nor so darn enticing–as this simple, savvy, spring-y sweet pea soup.
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- 30 M
- 45 M
- 1
Veggie Burgers
May 14, 2012 by
We don’t even like veggie burgers. We swear. Well, except for this deliciously irresistible, soulfully satiating riff on mushroom and barley soup.
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- 20 M
- 45 M
- 12
Rigatoni with Artichokes, Garlic, and Olives
May 08, 2012 by
This weeknight friendly, company worthy, simple but not simpleminded, subtle but not insipid pasta concoction has us swooning.
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- 20 M
- 30 M
- 15
Frittata with Leeks and Herbs
Mar 26, 2012 by
A slinky little something to slip into, one that comes together easily and elegantly, impresses guests and family, works anytime of day, and sullies but a single skillet.
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- 30 M
- 45 M
- 6
Creamy Onion Tart
Mar 20, 2012 by
This tart wooed and wowed us with its sophistication, simplicity, and sturdiness. And unlike that other round eggy thing in a crust, this certainly won’t call into question anyone’s manhood.
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- 20 M
- 40 M
- 12
Not-from-a-Box Macaroni and Cheese
Mar 19, 2012 by
Incomparably better than what comes out of a box, this mac n cheese is so darn good, it may even be better than what Mom used to make. Velveeta optional.
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- 20 M
- 1 H
- 7
Cincinnati Chili
Jan 04, 2012 by
Saucier and sassier than most, the chili you’ll find in Cincinnati comes plopped atop a pile of spaghetti and smothered with all sorts of goodness.
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- 30 M
- 2 H, 45 M
- 12
Mac and Cheese with Carrots
Jan 02, 2012 by
Simple and, yes, a little sneaky, this kid-friendly, fuss-free, casserole-like mac and cheese melds Cheddar and carrot to healthful effect.
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- 20 M
- 1 H
- 19
Game Day Chili
Jan 01, 2012 by
With apologies to the politically correct, the froufrou, girlie-girl semblance of this recipe is just a guise. Trust us. It’s an unadulterated, manly man’s chili.
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- 35 M
- 1 H, 50 M
- 26
Broccolini and Potato Frittata
Dec 13, 2011 by
Breakfast. Brunch. Lunch. Dinner. Pretty much anytime you need an insanely quick, one-skillet, satiating something, this frittata is the solution.
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- 15 M
- 35 M
- 8
Bibb Wedges, Radicchio, Endive, and Blue Cheese Dressing
Dec 08, 2011 by
Remember those insipid wedges of iceberg buried beneath blobs of bottled blue cheese dressing? This salad will erase all such memories.
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- 20 M
- 20 M
- 8
Carrot and Lentil Soup
Oct 17, 2011 by
“Beautiful.” “Filled with flavors.” “A tad spicy.” “Simple.” “Perfect!” That’s just a taste of what our testers are saying about this soup. Sort of makes you want some, doesn’t it?
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- 20 M
- 40 M
- 12
Grilled Vegetable and Goat Cheese Sandwiches
Aug 29, 2011 by
The quintessential summer sandwich, this stack is stuffed with grilled eggplant, bell peppers, red onions, and zucchini. Open wide.
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- 45 M
- 1 H
- 11
Pinto Bean, Quinoa, and Wild Rice Wrap
Aug 15, 2011 by
A hippy dippy wrap if ever there was one. Just jumble together whole grains, avocado, and salsa fixings for starters, then ad lib to your heart’s hippiest content.
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- 20 M
- 45 M
- 1
Spanish Gazpacho
Aug 10, 2011 by
Puree tomatoes, cukes, bell peppers, bread, vinegar, garlic, and olive oil until smooth, toss in the fridge until mind-numbingly cold, then slurp and sigh.
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- 15 M
- 15 M
- 2
Chilled Tomato Soup with Aged Feta and Olives
Aug 05, 2011 by
This shockingly stunning chilled soup–not to be confused with gazpacho, mind you–has ample oomph to compensate for lackluster tomatoes. But when made with in-season heirlooms? Wowsa.
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- 35 M
- 1 H
- 8
Roasted Tomato Soup
Aug 05, 2011 by
The antithesis of gazpacho, this robust soup jumbles tomatoes and onion and balsamic and blasts them in the oven for unparalleled cool weather comfort.
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- 20 M
- 1 H, 15 M
- 3
Warm Chicken with Green Beans and Chard
Jul 25, 2011 by
Veggies from the garden or greenmarket are cooked ever so gently, then tossed with a mild vinaigrette and gilded with chicken. Summer at its simplest.
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- 25 M
- 35 M
- 8
French Newlywed Soup
Apr 26, 2011 by
This luxurious white bean soup, loaded with garlic aplenty, is served to newlyweds in bed the morning after…um, well, you know. Sustenance, people. Sustenance.
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- 25 M
- 1 H, 15 M
- 8