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Barley Salad

Barley Salad

Dec 07, 2009 1 Comment by  
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For this barley salad, pearl barley and black barley are tossed with pine nuts, chiles, cucumber, and olives. Serve the salad as starter or as a toothsome lunch.

Persian Rice Pilaf with Saffron and Pomegranates

Persian Rice Pilaf with Saffron and Pomegranates

Dec 06, 2009 6 Comments by  
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Basmati rice is first cooked, mixed with apricots, onion, saffron, cinnamon, and then fried to get a nice crust. Pomegranate seeds give color and sassiness.

Shrimp Risotto

Shrimp Risotto

Dec 01, 2009 11 Comments by  
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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.

Clams and Rice Served in the Shell

Clams and Rice Served in the Shell

Nov 01, 2009 Leave a Comment by  
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Clams and rice, a Croatian specialty, is simple to make. Clams and rice are tossed with olives and spooned into empty clam shells.

Spaghetti with Red Wine and Pecorino

Spaghetti with Red Wine and Pecorino

Oct 27, 2009 1 Comment by  
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This spaghetti with red wine is made more like risotto than typical pasta. The cooked spaghetti is tossed in oil in the skillet while red wine is slowly added.

Linguine with Mixed Seafood

Linguine with Mixed Seafood

Oct 23, 2009 1 Comment by  
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Linguine pasta, clams, mussels, langoustines, and shrimp are tossed in a light tomato-garlic sauce spiked with pepper flakes. A simple quick dinner.

Pappardelle alla Bolognese

Pappardelle alla Bolognese

Oct 13, 2009 2 Comments by  
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Luxuriously broad strands of pasta, known as pappardelle, are all tangled up in a hearty bolognese sauce. The pasta is fresh while the sauce can be made in advance.

Fusilli al Telefono

Fusilli al Telefono

Oct 13, 2009 1 Comment by  
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Fusilli pasta is tossed in a sauce rich with bufala mozzarella. The melted cheese creates strands as the fusilli is lifted, hence the telefono reference.

Gnocchi, Sausage, Tomato, Peas, Smoked Mozzarella

Gnocchi, Sausage, Tomato, Peas, Smoked Mozzarella

Oct 13, 2009 Leave a Comment by  
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Potato gnocchi is tossed with sausage, tomato, peas, and smoked mozzarella for a hearty dish. The gnocchi is simple to make and can be frozen.

Saffron Pasta Salad with Tuna and Fresh Herbs

Saffron Pasta Salad with Tuna and Fresh Herbs

Oct 07, 2009 Leave a Comment by  
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This pasta salad with tuna is tinted yellow by saffron. The pasta salad is easy to cook and can be made ahead. For the salad use big pasta for big effect.

Fettuccine with a Savory Veal Sauce

Fettuccine with a Savory Veal Sauce

Sep 28, 2009 3 Comments by  
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Fettuccine pasta is tossed in a veal sauce filled with veal, tomatoes, and olives. Butter makes the veal sauce rich. You can use any long strand pasta.

Farfalle with Fresh Salmon

Farfalle with Fresh Salmon

Sep 28, 2009 4 Comments by  
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So what if salmon isn’t from Italy? Cookbook author Guiliano Hazan is, and he says to go right ahead and toss chunks of the rich fish with pasta, tomatoes, and cream.

Penne with a Spinach-Ricotta Sauce

Penne with a Spinach-Ricotta Sauce

Sep 28, 2009 1 Comment by  
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Penne pasta is tossed in a rich spinach and ricotta sauce. Use packaged spinach and whole-milk ricotta for best results. Serve the pasta and sauce at once.

Angel Hair Pasta with Lemon Cream Sauce

Angel Hair Pasta with Lemon Cream Sauce

Sep 23, 2009 3 Comments by  
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A perky weeknight supper tossed together from five consummate pantry staples: skinny strands of quick-cooking angel hair pasta, lemon, cream, parsley, and booze.

Quinoa Salad with Pistachios and Cranberries

Quinoa Salad with Pistachios and Cranberries

Sep 08, 2009 14 Comments by  
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Quinoa salad with pistachios and cranberries is an ideal holiday salad or side dish. The salad can be made ahead as the quinoa will remain fluffy.

Asian Noodle Salad with Peanut Dressing

Asian Noodle Salad with Peanut Dressing

Aug 17, 2009 1 Comment by  
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This Asian noodle salad with peanut dressing is a mix of sweet and spicy. The noodles are tossed with tofu and sprouts and topped with the peanut dressing.

Summer Seafood and Pesto Lasagna

Summer Seafood and Pesto Lasagna

Aug 02, 2009 1 Comment by  
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This refreshing seafood lasagna, filled with fish, shrimp and lots of pesto, is kind the lasagna recipe to serve year round–just change the seafood.

Lemon Israeli Couscous

Lemon Israeli Couscous

Jul 14, 2009 7 Comments by  
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These pearl-like couscous are cooked in chicken stock for extra flavor and tossed with peas, mint, parsley, and lemon zest. A simple, easy sider dish.

Confetti Pasta Salad with Tangy Yogurt Dressing

Confetti Pasta Salad with Tangy Yogurt Dressing

Jul 14, 2009 Leave a Comment by  
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Fusili pasta, bell peppers, celery, onions, olives, and pickles are tossed in a tangy dressing made from Greek yogurt. A perfect summer pasta salad.

Curry Udon

Curry Udon

Jun 28, 2009 Leave a Comment by  
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Paper thin slices of curried beef and stir-fried onions and salsify sit on top of a pile of udon noodles. A rich fish broth completely the picture.