Mashed potatoes this is not, although it does have a uniquely and really quite charming caulifloweriness all its own that we quite like.
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- 6 M
- 15 M
- 0
Irene Seales, Recipe Tester
A list of all the recipes Irene Seales has tested.
Picking blackberries and peaches for canning, snacking on stalks of homegrown rhubarb, and rolling grape leaves just right, Irene learned to cook in her Greek motherʼs kitchen, where she worked her way up like any new line cook, eventually earning the privilege of assembling baklava under watchful guidance. Today, Irene views cooking as both a creative endeavor and a way to understand the world, savoring both the solitary meditations of chopping, slicing, and sautéing along with the unpredictable experiences inherent in cooking and eating good food with others. Her willingness to talk to anyone has led to shameless interrogations of waiters and chefs, baristas and bakers, farmers and butchers, and fellow home cooks. For Irene, the best seat is always at the kitchen counter, especially if it’s affogato time.
Watermelon, Halloumi and Za’atar Salad
A marvelous, if unconventional, Middle Eastern concoction that’s as refreshing as a dip in the Mediterranean.
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- 40 M
- 40 M
- 0
Roast Peaches with Easy Granola
Five-spice powder does magnificent things to roast peaches. And a sprinkling of the quickest and most perfect granola we’ve ever made seals the deal.
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- 15 M
- 40 M
- 0
Refrigerator Pickles
These kaleidoscopic little lovelies don’t require the typical processing and patience that classic pickles demand. Woohoo!
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- 25 M
- 1 D
- 0
Quick Dill Pickles
Quick dill pickles. Or, as we like to say, quickles. Not just in terms of how short a time it takes between making them and crunch your way to bliss but also regarding how quickly they disappear.
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- 30 M
- 1 D
- 6
Cucumber Gimlet
This cucumber gimlet, made with gin, cucumber, simple syrup, and lime, is a classic cocktail with a twist. Or rather, a slice–of cucumber!
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- 15 M
- 15 M
- 0
Green Bean and Pea Salad with Buttermilk Ranch Dressing
Tired of steamed green beans? One taste of this salad and you’ll understand why folks who try it for the first time are making it again and again and again that very same week.
- 25 M
- 35 M
- 2
Grilled Rack of Lamb
Intoxicating. Easy. Perfect. Gratifying. That’s what folks are saying about this unexpected but uncommonly good grilling recipe that’ll elevate any meal to magnificent.
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- 15 M
- 45 M
- 0
Grilled Fresh Figs with Country Ham
Plump figs are slathered with blue cheese and mascarpone cheese, wrapped in southern country ham, and grilled. Consummate finger food before the barbecue.
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- 30 M
- 1 H, 30 M
- 0
Whole Wheat Chocolate Chip Cookies
We pinky swear these whole wheat chocolate chip cookies don’t taste healthy. Not even remotely. Quite the contrary, actually.
- 30 M
- 1 H, 35 M
- 2
Zucchini Linguine
This zucchini linguine is a panoply of summer abundance with summer squash and herbs crowding out the usual pasta sauce suspects. No complaints here.
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- 30 M
- 30 M
- 0
Raspberry Crostata
Sometimes a pie craving is just too strong to wait for a plate and fork and fussily crimping a top crust. Enter this easy peasy yet elegant crostata.
- 25 M
- 1 H, 50 M
- 2
Baked Feta and Figs
“Comes together in no time.” “Immensely delicious.” “A keeper.” That’s what folks are saying about this ridiculously easy yet elegant appetizer (or, who are we kidding, simple summer supper).
- 5 M
- 25 M
- 8
Best Negroni
We upended the proportions of gin, vermouth, and Campari to create a better, stiffer, spiffier negroni cocktail.
- Quick Glance
- 5 M
- 5 M
- 4