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fall

cuban pulled pork tacos

February 26, 2010

selected as an editor’s pick by food52

As I write this, a blustery snow storm in the Big Apple is increasing in intensity and my once waterproof boots are destined for a trash bin instead of their usual long term storage. Breaking under the weight of snowfall, trees in Central Park are falling onto buses.
And I’m [...]

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ode to borscht

December 13, 2009

selected as an editors’ pick by food52

I’m going to start counting to 5
As I reach 5, your face will fall gently away
Your eyes will pull in and relax
Your neck will sink down into your shoulders
Your body will slump
Your knees will fall out to the sides
Your hands crimped and tight will let go of all [...]

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apple tart with walnut ice cream

November 25, 2009

The last thing I want to have upon completing a multicourse feast is a thick-crusted pie. When I do have pie, I almost always wish there was more filling and less crust. Most of the time, I leave the poor crust on the plate.
Puff pastry satisfies the yearning for crust but delivers a vastly more [...]

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talking “turkey” all month long

November 9, 2009

If you’re anything like me, you’re already brainstorming Thanksgiving plans. This month, I’ll be writing about dishes that have appeared at previous Thanksgiving dinners or ones that are new this year.*  If you’re not a big fan of turkey, you’re in luck, because below you’ll also find an alternative I consider more delicious and perfect [...]

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chipotle beef chili

October 29, 2009

You’re probably thinking, “You’re kidding. Another chili recipe on the web?” We’re not suffering from a lack of chili recipes, and, moreover, it’s easy not to take chili seriously. Simply combine beef, beans, and spices, and you’ll end up with a decent meal. This time I aimed for a chili with knock-your-socks off flavor and [...]

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