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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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persimmon ham sandwich

December 24, 2009

Before I had done any research on cooking with this fruit, I succumbed to the siren song of persimmons. I had never tasted one before but discovered that I loved it’s subtle sweetness and low acidy. The flesh is similar to a nectarine and the skin is thin but does peel easily. The best part [...]

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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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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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butternut squash soup, americana

February 3, 2009

This butternut squash soup is a cinch to make and is perfect for when you want something homemade and fresh without having to put a lot of hours on the stove. If you wanted to take longer, I suppose you could roast the squash first-but having not tried this yet, I’m not sure that it would make a worthwhile difference to this soup, as it all gets pulverized in the end.

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