ARTICLES For Winter
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.
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.