A bittersweet little something to set out after even the swankiest of dinner parties, these candied citrus strips smothered in chocolate boast a velvety zing.
Senate Bean Soup
Apr 18, 2008 by
This authentic version of Senate bean soup draws on ham hocks and navy beans for its everyday comfort food goodness. Heirloom beans make it even better.
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- 20 M
- 6 H
- 6
Whole-Wheat Pancakes with Strawberry Sauce
Apr 15, 2008 by
Whole-Wheat pancakes made with half whole wheat and half all-purpose flour are light and fluffy. Top with strawberry sauce for a perfect family breakfast.
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- 7
Nectarine Sorbet
Aug 01, 2007 by
This rosy nectarine sorbet can be made even more special by the addition of a tipple of red wine and scoops of fresh berries and just sliced nectarines.
Shaved Fennel Salad
Jul 08, 2007 by
Whisper thin shaved fennel lends a delicate anise flavor to this simple yet sophisticated salad.
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- 15 M
- 15 M
- 1
Thai-Style Sliced-Beef Lettuce Wraps
Jun 05, 2007 by
For these beef lettuce wraps, steak is marinated in a soy-ginger sauce, grilled, and then thinly sliced. The beef is wrapped with lettuce and popped in your mouth.
Grilled Marinated Potato Slices, Green Onions, and Romesco Sauce
May 09, 2007 by
Slices of earthy potatoes are brushed with an olive oil marinade and grilled to utter crispness. They’re served with green onions and a spunky tomato sauce.
Cornbread Salad
May 08, 2007 by
This riff on bread salad recipe has a sturdy texture thanks to cornbread and a sweet heat thanks to honey and chipotle chiles.
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- 30 M
- 1 H
- 1
Dried Fruit and Nut Cake
Apr 21, 2007 by
Chock-full of crunchy nuts and moist dried fruit, this cake is a taste sensation. May we suggest a choice of apricots, plums, pears, or peaches?
Yellow Pea and Coconut Milk Soup
Aug 22, 2006 by
With its layers of textures and colors, this soupy stewy concoction is far more enticing than the name would have you believe.
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- 30 M
- 1 H, 45 M
- 12
Richard Olney’s Soupe au Pistou
Apr 17, 2006 by
Pistou, similar to pesto but without the pine nuts, elevates this simple French vegetable soup. Let the season be your guide when choosing your vegetables.
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- 40 M
- 1 H, 10 M
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Onion Marmalade
May 08, 2005 by
Thick, sweet caramelized onions flavored with grenadine and tangy sherry vinegar make a savory marmalade. Serve at lunch on bread with a green salad.
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- 30 M
- 1 H, 45 M
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Orange Marmalade
Apr 15, 2005 by
Nothing beats homemade orange marmalade for Sunday brunch. Well, maybe hot scones to slather the marmalade on. Tart and sweet, this makes a great gift.
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- 25 M
- 1 H, 40 M
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Tequila-Lime Chicken Tacos with Charred Limes
Jun 15, 2004 by
This grilled chicken for tacos gets a little tipsy after being doused with tequila, then takes a cold shower in the form of cilantro-chile mayonnaise and a squeeze of lime.
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- 25 M
- 40 M
- 1
Grilled-Roasted Chicken
Jun 04, 2004 by
Crispy, brown, and utterly succulent, a grilled whole chicken is the way to go for summer entertaining. The flavors are worth firing up your grill.
Twenty-Minute Marinara Sauce with Fresh Basil
May 08, 2004 by
Despite the short cooking time, this Marinara sauce is packed with fresh basil flavor from both the stalk and the leaves. Use good quality canned tomatoes.
Orange and Radish Salad
May 08, 2004 by
A variation of the traditional orange and radish Moroccan salad, the sweet and biting flavors contrast perfectly. Serve this refreshing salad on the side.
Cooked Carrot Salad with Pine Nuts and Golden Raisins
May 08, 2004 by
Carrots are the star of this salad with toasted pine nuts and sweet golden raisins. Be sure to try it when fresh carrots appear at your farmer’s market.
Mahogany Wings
Apr 18, 2004 by
Hold the mouth-searing heat, but keep the flavor with these marinated chicken wings. Plum, hoisin, and soy sauce provide sweet and spicy Asian flavors.
Herb-Marinated Olives
Apr 16, 2004 by
For a quick snack or a party appetizer, herb-marinated olives are easy to make with a variety of olives and herbs. Just toss together and serve.