Articles filed under Recipe
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Science vs. chef’s intuition: In search of the perfect cacio e pepeJul 16, 2025 5:24 am - Cacio e pepe is a classic Roman dish of spaghetti with cheese and black pepper. Traditional methods call only for pasta, pecorino Romano and black pepper (plus the pasta cooking water), but it can be difficult to get just right.
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For a new mom, chicken salad for the soulJul 16, 2025 5:17 am - This chicken salad tartine — inspired by a neighbor’s kindness and her sandwich — has lots of crunch thanks to red onion and diced cucumbers. Serve with a side of fresh fruit and loving care.
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Cantaloupe gazpacho with crispy prosciutto reinvents a beloved starterJul 15, 2025 5:43 am - A bright, savory and slightly sweet cantaloupe gazpacho is the perfect foundation for luscious olive oil whipped cream and crispy, salty prosciutto. It’s a modern update on the classic Italian appetizer of cantaloupe wrapped in prosciutto, and can even be made with less-than-ripe fruit.
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This five-layer dip channels flavors of the MediterraneanJul 15, 2025 5:40 am - Five layers of quintessential Mediterranean flavors — hummus, chickpeas, feta, scallion and herbs, and tzatziki — make for a dip ideal for a party or a hearty vegetarian main. Serve with pita chips, crackers, pita wedges or crudités, for dipping.
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Yemeni shakshuka is a warm, aromatic, scrambled delightJul 15, 2025 5:37 am - This vibrant Yemeni dish transforms scrambled eggs into a fragrant, spiced meal good for breakfast or a light dinner. Unlike the more common version in which the eggs are poached in the sauce, here they are lightly scrambled with a tomato sauce spiced with a Yemeni blend called hawaij and a touch of heat from jalapeño.
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Savory-spicy peanut dressing complements the sweetness of this tomato saladJul 15, 2025 5:33 am - This robustly seasoned, almost meaty tomato salad was inspired by Mexican salsa macha, a savory-spicy condiment made with dried chilies, garlic, nuts and seeds that are fried in oil, then pureed. This recipe skips the blender and deconstructs the salsa, adding the ingredients directly to the salad.
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Summer sides that steal the showJul 09, 2025 5:58 am - Summer is the season of laid-back gatherings and spontaneous backyard barbecues. This duo of crowd-pleasing recipes is perfect for any festive spread: a bold and tangy summer pasta salad loaded with salami and crisp veggies, and a crunchy chopped broccoli salad packed with sweet and savory bites.
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The latest signature dish in ‘The Bear’? Hamburger Helper with a twist.Jul 09, 2025 5:45 am - Gorgeous food has been a mainstay of “The Bear.” But in the FX show’s fourth season, released recently, the food itself is relegated to a bit player, except for one surprising dish that earned a supporting role in Episode 4: Hamburger Helper.
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Rethinking hard-boiled eggs, againJul 09, 2025 4:57 am - Readers have lots to say about hard-boiled eggs and the best ways to prepare and peel them, Don Mauer found in this Best of Lean and Lovin’ It column from 2022.
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A guide to chia, flax and hemp seeds, a.k.a. ‘super seeds’Jul 09, 2025 4:54 am - While chia, flax and hemp seeds are all nutritional powerhouses, they are neither identical nor completely interchangeable. Here’s a breakdown of each seed’s nutrition and culinary bona fides to help guide you in the supermarket and the kitchen.