ARTICLES For Spring
GRILLED ARTICHOKES
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WITH 7 COMMENTS
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.
BEEF BOURGUIGNON
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Beef bourguignon is a classic comfort food perfect for a cold winter's night. This recipe eliminates the more tedious steps to making this wine-infused, slow-cooked dish.
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
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Christina Tosi's cornflake, chocolate chip and marshmallow cookies are nothing short of amazing.
BLUE CHEESE PLATTER AND PAIRINGS
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My favorite blue cheeses and food and wine pairings.
PARMIGIANO REGGIANO, DATES, HONEY AND BALSAMIC VINEGAR
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Parmigiano reggiano shards drizzled with honey and balsamic vinegar and served with medjool dates makes for a simple, but mouth-watering appetizer.
SPANISH CHEESE PLATTER AND PAIRINGS
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My favorite spanish cheeses with food and wine pairings.
CAVE-AGED CHEESE PLATTER AND PAIRINGS
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Cave-aged cheese platter with pairings.