Food
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A scramble that stirs in other waysJan 20, 2016 5:00 am - The more you cook with it, the more you realize: Tofu really is the great kitchen chameleon. It can stand on its own - and taste like itself - in a simple, sublime dish ...
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Tofu Scramble With Salsa CrudaJan 20, 2016 5:00 am - For the salsa ½ cup tightly packed cilantro leaves, coarsely chopped 1 cup chopped tomatoes ¼ cup diced red bell pepper ¼ cup diced red onion 1 small jalapeño pepper, se...
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Apple Soup With JuniperJan 20, 2016 4:54 am - 1½ pounds tart apples, such as Granny Smith (about 3) 2 tablespoons canola oil, plus more for optional garnish 2 small ribs celery, chopped (about ½ cup) 2 shallot lobes...
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To get a party started, try this simple, stylish soupJan 20, 2016 4:54 am - As much as I love to eat chunky, hearty soups as the weather gets colder, I'm also a sucker for the kind of purees that can be part of a fancy party: as a plated, sit-do...
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It doesn't take a Sherlock to deduce the merits of burdockJan 20, 2016 4:49 am - The other day I saw burdock roots in the produce section of our local food co-op, and a less seductive food you will not find. A tangle of long, skinny, hairy things, du...
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The (almost) all-purpose winter squashJan 20, 2016 4:45 am - After Thanksgiving, with all its orange purees and mashes and soups, it's easy to tire of winter squash. But if your diet depends on seasonal vegetables - particularly l...
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Dinner in 25 minutes: Five-Spice SteakJan 20, 2016 4:00 am - Although this dish looks like something you've tasted before, the combination of Chinese five-spice powder and a garlicky ginger-scallion topping makes it altogether dif...
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In the U.K., the Branston Pickle adds crunchy, savory kick to sandwichesJan 19, 2016 5:00 am - You can find Branston Pickles in the U.S. at some Mariano's, World Market stores, at Amazon.com and other online retailers. Call your grocer to first ask if the stor...
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Travels help inspire Bartlett man's love of cookingJan 19, 2016 5:00 am - Before Giada, Ina and Bobby, there was just Julia. Our cook of the week, Michael Ek of Bartlett, remembers watching Julia Child on TV with his mother. “My mom was one of...
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Penny's Cheddar and Savory Pickle SpreadJan 19, 2016 5:00 am - 8 - 10 ounce block of extra sharp white cheddar cheese, finely shredded* 2 tablespoons mayonnaise ¼ - ½ cup Branston Pickle, try a little at first and taste before you a...