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Basil Pesto
Basil, pine nuts, garlic and Parmesan worked into a coarse green paste with olive oil. Ground rather than blended, so it stays textured and does not turn bitter.
Banh Mi Sandwich
A Vietnamese sandwich of quick-pickled daikon and carrot, cucumber, cilantro and chile packed into a light baguette with seared caramel-edged pork. The pickle brine does most of the seasoning work.
Baklava
Thirty sheets of filo brushed with butter around a cinnamon-walnut layer, baked until brittle, then soaked in cooled lemon and honey syrup. It needs a night uncovered to set properly.
Azifa Green Lentil Salad
An Ethiopian cold lentil salad: green lentils simmered just to tender, then dressed while warm with mustard, lemon, green chile and red onion so the flavor soaks in as it chills.
Atchara Pickled Green Papaya
Shredded green papaya drawn down with salt, then packed with ginger, carrot and garlic in a cold sweet-sour cane vinegar brine. A refrigerator pickle meant to cut through fried and grilled food.
Akara Black-Eyed Pea Fritters
West African fritters of black-eyed peas soaked and skinned, blended to a smooth paste and beaten until light, then spooned into hot oil so they puff crisp outside and stay fluffy within.
Stick of Butter Shrimp and Orzo
This stick of butter shrimp and orzo is a one-pot dinner that begins on the stovetop with creamy, cheesy orzo, that is topped with shrimp and finished in the oven. And yes, there is a whole stick of butter in the dish.
Chicken Tortilla Soup
This chicken tortilla soup with tender chicken, black beans, chiles, and corn is topped with avocado and cheese for a flavorsome, quick, and easy meal.
Spicy Spanish-Style Rice
Spanish-inspired spicy rice with tomatoes, jalapeños, and chili powder is super easy to make for a fiery, crowd-pleasing side dish.
All-Purpose California Beef Rub
A versatile coffee-based rub perfect for tri-tip and other cuts of beef, featuring a balanced blend of coffee, garlic, and warm spices.
Pierogi Casserole
Pierogi is something my family demands when they come to visit, so when I have to feed lots of hungry mouths, I make my famous Pierogi Casserole!