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ASPARAGUS RISOTTO

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Asparagus is the vegetable I most closely associate with spring. Roasting the asparagus in this risotto creates a mellow, comforting dish.

CAPRESE SALAD WITH BASIL-SPINACH PESTO

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Caprese salad is one of my go-to recipes when I have no time or inclination to cook. It is fresh, quick and delicious. The secret is to use the best quality ingredients you can find.

STICKY RICE WITH MANGO

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Sticky rice with mango is my favorite Thai dessert. Steamed glutinous rice is soaked in a coconut milk, served with mangos and topped with a coconut sauce. Also great for breakfast!

GRILLED ARTICHOKES

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The secret to making great grilled artichokes at home is steaming them until they are al dente. The secret to making finger-licking great grilled artichokes is marinating them overnight before you put them on the grill.

MAQLUBA RECONSTRUCTED

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Traditional maqluba is reconstructed by roasting the vegetables instead of frying them. Za'atar, sumac and cumin season the dish for a fresh take on this rice and vegetable upside-down torte.

LENTIL TABBOULEH SALAD WITH POMEGRANATES

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A fusion dish of French de Puy lentils and Middle Eastern tabbouleh ingredients is a fusion of some of my favorite ingredients. I add fresh pomegranate seeds and pomegranate molasses for a flavor pop that contrasts with the earthy lentils.

MEXICAN HOT CHOCOLATE

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Mexican hot chocolate is a deep, dark, frothy, spiced treat that can be served at breakfast, for dessert, or with a splash of kahlua for a grown-up treat.

JACQUES TORRES CHOCOLATE CHIP COOKIES

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These extraordinary chocolate chip cookies are in a class by themselves. My daughter says they shouldn't even be called cookies they are so good. Adapted from Jacques Torres recipe.

CHOCOLATE CHIP, CORNFLAKE & MARSHMALLOW COOKIES