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grains and pasta

coriander crusted salmon with tahini sauce and heirloom tomato quinoa salad

June 10, 2010

At 15, my Mom and I visited Boston’s Quincy market for a holiday shopping trip. While walking and exploring the many different shops, I spotted a book in the window display of the Crate and Barrel— a burgundy cover, with a festive smorgasbord display and two happy-looking women. As I skimmed The Silver Palate Good [...]

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spicy squid ink risotto with calamari

March 15, 2010

I’ve never had the privilege to taste Risotto al Nero di Seppie in Veneto, but I don’t see why a plane ticket has to stop me from recreating my own Italy. The chilly, rainy late-Winter storm that smashed through New York this weekend put me in the mood for warm and spicy food and this [...]

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persian jeweled rice

November 25, 2009

The one thing that gave pause me when I decided to replace turkey with lamb shanks was that I’d be missing out on stuffing. Turkey is basically a stuffing delivery mechanism, right?
Fortunately, Persian jeweled rice is the perfect starch replacement and complements the lamb shanks. It doesn’t need sausages, chestnuts or bacon to make it [...]

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breakfast of warriors

October 13, 2009

Quinoa, the super grain with more protein than typical grains, has been featured in virtually every health and food magazine, but most of the articles I’ve seen feature the yellow version. I have nothing disparaging to say about yellow quinoa, but my preference is for the earthier, nuttier, and sweeter flavor of red quinoa. It may [...]

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blue as the deepest ocean

July 9, 2009

By now, with July 4th behind us, if you live on the East coast, you’re on your way to finally celebrating a truly overdue Summer. I have to admit that Summer is my laziest season as a cook. My appetite wanes and I become extremely picky about food. If you’re like me and a little [...]

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