Food
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For avocado aficionados, a worthwhile pit stopFeb 13, 2018 5:02 am - While sifting through the pyramid of familiar nubby-skinned avocados at the store, you may have noticed them stacked nearby. Large, bright green and smooth-skinned, they...
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Chocolate Haystacks With Crushed StrawberriesFeb 13, 2018 5:00 am - 1/3 cup freeze-dried strawberries (see note) 3 large shredded wheat cereal biscuits (about 2½ ounces) 6 ounces dark chocolate (60 to 70 percent cocoa solids), chopped Pl...
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Caribbean Black Beans With Sauteed PlantainsFeb 13, 2018 5:00 am - 2 large ripe plantains (mostly or all black) 3 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil ½ teaspoon sea salt, plus more as needed 4 cloves garlic, minced 1 small jalapeño peppe...
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For healthier candy, these chocolate haystacks crush itFeb 13, 2018 5:00 am - I have been making some variation of these chocolate haystacks for years now, and whenever I do, I feel a little sly because they are unexpectedly simple - and more heal...
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This black bean dish will make you forget how cold it is outsideFeb 13, 2018 5:00 am - There are black beans, and then there are black beans cooked with orange juice. If you haven't tried squeezing some in, trust me, it's a revelation - a Caribbean take th...
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The heart races - for chocolate. Here are five quick-fix ways to enjoy itFeb 13, 2018 12:00 am - When given the choice between a box of chocolates, however beautifully rendered, and a warm and shiny batch of chocolate that's baked or swirled on the stove top, I'll g...
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Eggplant with capers and mintFeb 07, 2018 5:05 am - This is simple but looks impressive. To cook the eggplant on a gas grill, see the note, below. 3 to 6 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil 1 large (1¾ pounds) eggplant (un...
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Winter saladFeb 07, 2018 5:05 am - Feel free to use precooked beets, which can be found in most supermarkets. The beets can be cooked and refrigerated up to 3 days in advance; the salad can be assembled a...
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RibollitaFeb 07, 2018 5:05 am - This hearty Italian classic is typically made with stale bread, but you won't miss it here. To make the prep easier, you can chop the vegetables and refrigerate them (se...
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Dry-rubbed roasted salmonFeb 07, 2018 5:05 am - Here, a quick blend of spices typically used to cure pastrami coats the fish and keeps it moist, without any added oil. Feel free to add more black peppercorns to the sp...