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Video: Healthy New Gadgets from Ming Tsai


By Azita Ghahramani
The acclaimed chef wants to make it easier for families to eat healthy food — and has some kitchen tools that can help. Watch him demonstrate one of them in the Greater Boston green room.
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Caramel-Pecan Brownies


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By Susie Middleton
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Chicken Soup with Lime and Hominy


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By Susie Middleton
This is a quick and easy version of sopa de lima, a comforting yet refreshing Yucatan chicken soup made tangy with fresh lime juice.
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Smoky Tomato Soup


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By Susie Middleton
Most things in life are made better with smoky bacon. In the case of this Smoky Tomato Soup recipe, that coda holds true.
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Turkey and Corn Quesadillas with Guacamole



By Susie Middleton
There are lots of ways to use up leftover turkey or chicken, but none is as easy as quesadillas. It’s a quick, simple, and tasty Tex-Mex dinner.
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Roast Chicken with Rosemary-Lemon Salt



By Susie Middleton
For a very flavorful roast chicken, I like to liven up plain old kosher salt by mixing it with some fresh rosemary and lemon zest. Pulsing it in the food processor helps release the flavorful oils from the zest and the rosemary. This recipe is for two chickens, which will give you leftover meat to use in salads, wraps, or a quick stir-fry.
Emily Rooney Show

Slow Foods in Twenty Minutes


Two prominent area chefs – Barbara Lynch and Ana Sortun – are stepping out of the kitchen trying to change the way we eat.
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Pretzel-crusted chicken breasts with mustard-dill dipping sauce



By Susie Middleton
Ground pretzels not only make a great crunchy-salty coating for chicken in this tasty weeknight recipe, but they also make this dish a family-friendly favorite.
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Quick Skillet Mac and Cheese



By Susie Middleton
Did you think that homemade mac and cheese was too complicated to make on a weeknight? Well, think again because this recipe will have creamy, luscious mac and cheese on your table in less than 30 minutes.
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Spicy Red Eye Baked Beans



By Susie Middleton
These spicy red eye baked beans get deep flavor from a shot of coffee, and spicy heat from two kinds of chile powder. You’re going to love them.
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Orzo with Brown Butter and Parmesan



By Susie Middleton
This little black dress of a side dish pairs with practically anything—grilled meat, roasted chicken, sautéed vegetables. Like rice pilaf, the orzo is browned in butter before broth is added, which gives it a rich, nutty flavor.
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Vegetable Sauté with Orange and Balsamic



By Susie Middleton
This healthful, brightly flavored side dish is perfect for a weeknight—it cooks in less than 10 minutes.
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Broccoli Soup with Bacon



By Susie Middleton
To me, the best recipes are a little bit nice and a little bit naughty. This recipe for Broccoli Soup with Bacon fits that bill perfectly. It’s got good-for-you broccoli, a touch of wine and cream, and a garnish of crisp, salty bacon. What could be better?
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Rice Pilaf with Sage, Parmigiano, and Prosciutto



By Susie Middleton
I love to serve this with roast chicken, along with asparagus or fava beans.
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Grilled Steak Salad With Pineapple-Ginger Dressing



By Susie Middleton
This main course salad has it all: tender greens, crisp radishes, sweet pineapple, juicy steak, and a bright, fresh dressing that packs a bit of heat, too, thanks to a healthy pinch of crushed red pepper flakes. Even better, it comes together quickly so you can have it for dinner tonight. 
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Oven-Toasted Ham, Brie, and Apple Sandwiches



By Susie Middleton
How's this for a killer combination: Sweet apples, smoky-salty ham, and creamy, luscious brie cheese, all melted together on a toasted baguette. Now that’s what I call a great dinner.
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Classic Strawberry Shortcake



By Susie Middleton
These biscuits get their light, tender texture from buttermilk and baking powder, and their rich flavor from an egg, cream, and lots of butter. 
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Pasta With Roasted Cauliflower, Arugula, And Prosciutto


By Susie Middleton
Load your plate with color and layers of flavor. Bits of salty prosciutto mix perfectly with roasted cauliflower, sweet grape tomatoes and peppery arugula. Pasta night just got a little more interesting!
Food

Free-Form Apple-Pear-Cranberry Tart


By Amy Traverso
I love the rustic look of this tart filled with sliced apples, pears, and cranberries. Rather than baking it in a pie plate, you simply roll out the crust into a circle, fill it with fruit, and fold the sides up around the filling. It's sweet and tangy, doesn't require any fussiness, and makes an impressive centerpiece.
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Julia Child On France, Fat And Food On The Floor



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In a 1989 interview, Julia Child describes the first meal she had in France in 1948 — the start of her lifelong love affair with French cooking. With her signature combination of gusto and charm, Child would spend the rest of her career guiding American amateurs through the intricacies of French cuisine.
GREATER BOSTON

How To BBQ, Four-Seasons Style


By Toni Waterman
We listened in on a five-star chef's barbeque class. Read his tips and watch the video.
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Mediterranean Pork Chops
By Annie Copps


Pork has come a long way in recent years, so don't look to your grandmother's old cookbook for a recipe. Try these!
Where We Live: Somerville

Pop! Goes The Gourmand


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By Toni Waterman
An invitation-only restaurant is popping up for one night at a time around Somerville, Cambridge and Boston. We joined temporal gourmand JJ Gonson for one of her signature one-off banquets — and listened in on the lesson on cooking local she serves alongside the 10-course feast.
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Linguine With Spicy Clam Sauce By Annie Copps


Chef Barbara Lynch has made her mark on the Boston restaurant scene with her five fantastic restaurants—and she recently published a book, Stir, where she shares her surprisingly easy recipes for the rest of us mortals. Here she mixes pasta with spicy clams for a quick and delicious dinner.
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Maple, Apple, And Onion Smothered Pork Chops By Annie Copps


I love pork chops and find them really versatile. For this recipe, I use bone-in chops for lots of flavor and thinly cut chops, so that they don't take long to cook. And for today's recipe we are going to quick-braise them using truly New England ingredients. Ring the dinner bell.
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Pasta E Fagioli By Annie Copps


When the stars make you drool, just like a pasta fazool, that's amore… Or so the big Dean Martin song goes. Once you try this recipe for pasta e fagioli, a hearty and delicious soup made from pasta and beans, I think you'll find some love in a bowl.
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Chicken Paprikash By Annie Copps


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Not being of Hungarian descent, I can't vouch for the authenticity of this chicken paprikash recipe—but I do stand by its wonderful, deep and rich flavor.
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Beef Rib Roast With A Dry Rub of Cumin, Mint, Oregano And Chile By Annie Copps


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A rib roast is everything you want in a cut of beef: It is impressively sized and naturally flavorful, and easy… once you season it and pop it in the oven, it pretty much takes care of itself (leaving plenty of time for side dishes). Perfect for a dinner party.
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Lobster Nachos By Annie Copps


Nachos, made with lobster. What is this nonsense you say? C'mon, why not? I am not talking about corn chips smothered in oddly colored cheese at the baseball game (not that they don't have a spot in my culinary heart). I am talking about a slightly elevated hors d'oeuvre that you'll have trouble walking away from.
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Grape Nut Pudding By Annie Copps


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Grape Nut Pudding is an old New England recipe that I get a lot of phone calls and e-mails about, but had never tried. But curiosity got the best of me recently and I poked into the archives and decided to give it a shot. I'm glad that I did!
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Crab Cakes With Roasted Pepper And Garlic Aioli By Annie Copps


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From the Barking Crab, a stalwart Boston restaurant on the Waterfront, come these classic crab cakes, full of sweet crab meat and just enough crumbs to hold them together.
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Asian Flavored Short Ribs By Annie Copps


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Cooking short ribs is very popular these days and for good reason. When braised, they become delicious, taking on the flavors of the braising liquids and melding with their own rich textures and flavors—a perfect cold day recipe.
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Mac And Cheese By Annie Copps


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There are loads of ways to make macaroni and cheese and I make no judgments if you find yourself reaching for a box with a silver packet of dried cheese, to satisfy your mac ‘n cheese needs. I will say, again without judgment, that this recipe is easy and far more satisfying.
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Hot and Spicy Wings
By Ming Tsai


I grew up dipping my dim sum in a simple yet potent mixture of soy sauce, vinegar, and sambal.  Since then I've varied the original as I've found new ingredients and today I'm updating it with a tribute to our melting pot: a blend of Tamari, a mellow Japanese soy sauce, and good ol' American hot pepper sauce in today's recipe: my Hot and Spicy Wings.
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Maha's Lentil Soup By Annie Copps


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My sister-in-law is a great cook and from a family of great cooks including her mother, three sisters, and sister-in-law. Every meal she has ever prepared for me, mostly traditional foods from her native Syria, is a feast for the senses—she is an instinctive cook and an artist by training and my personal favorite, her lentil soup is my favorite.
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Cooking Up Healthy Winter Greens At Nora's



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Chef Nora Pouillon of Restaurant Nora in Washington, D.C., shows NPR Host Linda Wertheimer a fresh way to cook greens without resorting to a long, slow braise and a hamhock.
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Irish Soda Bread By Annie Copps


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Any leprechaun of note will tell you that the key to good soda bread is not to get yourself or the dough overworked in the process. The line between a pleasant pastry fit for a smear of butter and jam and a leaden block of cooked flour fit for the garbage bin, can be a fine one.
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Braided Brunch Loaf By Annie Copps


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Yes, you will have me to thank for this semi-genius breakfast or brunch dish. I"ll call it a braided brunch loaf because I don"t know how else to describe it, but my inability to properly name it doesn"t take away from the considerable wow factor of it"s presentation.
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Corned Beef And Cabbage By Annie Copps


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Sure it's a Saint Patrick's Day tradition, but why wait for the beer to turn green to have corned beef and cabbage?
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Creamy Parsnip and Potato Chowder With Parsnip Croutons By Annie Copps


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I fully understand that it is potentially blasphemous for me, as a proud New Englander, to suggest chowder be made without seafood. But this really lovely recipe for a parsnip chowder—it does have potatoes—does that count?
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Creamy Parsnip and Potato Chowder with Parsnip Croutons By Annie Copps


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I fully understand that it is potentially blasphemous for me, as a proud New Englander, to suggest chowder be made without seafood. But this realllllly lovely recipe for a parsnip chowder—it does have potatoes… does that count?
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Classic Beef Brisket By Annie Copps


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In Texas, a brisket would go on the grill. In Ireland it would get corned (that means weeklong bath in herbs and salt), then boiled. And in a Jewish family, a brisket is the center of the holiday table.
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Chicken Noodle Soup By Annie Copps


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I don't have any hard evidence that it cures anything, but I do know it's what I turn to when I've had a rough day. Just about every culture has their version of chicken noodle soup which is a simple saute of onions, carrots, and celery, chicken stock and pasta.
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Tapenade-Stuffed Lamb Roasted With Carrots And Shallots By Annie Copps


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I love the slightly sweet and herbaceous flavor of lamb and as we move into late winter, a roasted lamb makes me think about the coming warm weather of springtime. This recipe is for a boneless leg of lamb with a Mediterranean stuffing of garlicky olives called tapenade.
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Gratin Of White Beans With Pancetta And Tomatoes By Annie Copps


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Bacon, beans and tomatoes—baked. Hello? That's gotta be good tasting and good for you. A gratin of beans, pancetta and tomatoes is a pretty quick dish as far as baking goes and it's the perfect accompaniment for a big roast or a simple piece of fish.
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Braised Fennel and Leeks By Annie Copps


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Typically it's a big, tough piece of meat that gets transformed by braising, but I found that when slowly cooked in a bit of wine and chicken stock, my two favorite root vegetables, fennel and leeks, turn luscious and silky.
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Parmesan Fricco Salad Baskets By Annie Copps


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Okay, listen up… you want people to think you are a culinary genius? This super-simple, very beautiful, and delicious twist on salads will have everyone at the table asking, "how'd you do it?"
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Sri Lanka’s Unifying Cuisines


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By Ike Sriskandarajah
Even during the height of the Sri Lankan civil war, Sinhalese and Tamils were able to come together on a few things. One of those was food. Get a tour of Sri Lankan cuisine and find some mouth watering recipes.
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Molly's French Onion Soup By Annie Copps


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Ooh la la have I got a winter warmer that will beckon you in from the cold:  French Onion Soup. A classic bowl of oniony goodness that will warm you up, fill you up, and delight you.
Food

Farmer's Markets Aren't Just For Summer Anymore


By Nancy Cohen
Winter farmer's markets are multiplying across New England -- with new markets popping up in Maine, New Hampshire, Massachusetts and Connecticut. They give customers a chance to eat fresh, local produce year-round -- and provide much-needed winter income for farmers.
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Spaetzle by Annie Copps


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If you are on your way home tonight and tired of pasta, I have a new idea for you—spaetzle!
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Dad's Chicken And Rice
By Annie Copps


Happy Father's Day Weekend! In addition to being a bona fide rocket scientist, my dad is a great cook (and a great dad). This is my favorite recipe from his considerable repertoire.
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My Mom's Meatloaf
By Annie Copps


Wait until you try this meatloaf recipe, which my mom perfected.  it is more dense than most meatloaves and it tastes great the next day in a sandwich with sautéed onions and ketchup.
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Panko Eggplant with Chile-Yogurt Salsa By Ming Tsai


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Panko is a Japanese breadcrumb that is becoming more and more popular because it has a crisper, airier texture than most types of bradcrumbs, and I adore using it on this vegetarian appetizer that's perfect for any gathering.
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Coriander-Crusted Tuna Salad Niçoise


By By Ming Tsai
I've always enjoyed composed salads—salads with multiple ingredients, artfully arranged. Among these, Salade Niçoise is probably the best known and most widely enjoyed.
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Vermont-Style Baked Beans By Annie Copps


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Baked beans are a New England favorite and while there are many excellent options for canned baked beans, you'll find making them from scratch is easy and far more satisfying.
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Ginger Tapioca Brulee By Ming Tsai


Let's take one of my favorite ingredients of all time, you guessed it, ginger, and use it in this classic french dessert that combines beautifully with the creaminess of tapioca to make a special, sweet finish to any meal.
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Lemongrass Cheesecake By Ming Tsai


If you were to tell me that you don't like cheesecake, well, I'd have to call you a liar. Why? Well, how can anyone not be a fan of this creamy, indulgent dessert?
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Swordfish-Bacon Kebabs with Cilantro Gremolata
By Ming Tsai


Get ready to give your grill some spring training. Serve this fun appetizer at your next dinner party for guaranteed culinary love at first taste.
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Lasagna Roll-ups By Annie Copps


Here's a fun and delicious twist on lasagna that you'll be happy to serve for dinner any time or whip up for a large buffet.
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Dijon Meatloaf By Ming Tsai


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Meatloaf. Not as easy as you think. When I first tried to make it as a kid, it came out of the oven like a brick. Here's a recipe to ensure that never happens to yours.
Cook's Country from America's Test Kitchen

New Year's Eve Recipes


Ring in the New Year with these bite-sized party snacks from American's Test Kitchen:

—Spiced Nuts
—Cheddar Cheese Coins (pictured)
—Ultra-Thin Italian Breadsticks (Grissini)
—Swedish Cocktail Meatballs
Books

App-etizing: Cookbooks And Recipes Go Mobile



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By Lynn Neary
These days, more and more home chefs are using their laptops and iPhones to find recipes -- and they are using traditional cookbooks less and less. Lynn Neary reports on the cooking app craze and how it will affect the future of food publishing.
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Salmon Burgers
By Annie Copps


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Don't get me wrong, I enjoy a sweet juicy burger along with some crispy fries as much as the next person, but how about a healthy and tasty twist on tradition?
Photo Contest Winners

Best Food Photos


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ENTER DECEMBER CONTEST
WGBH received many outstanding and mouthwatering submissions in November for the "Food in Focus" photo contest. Here are the ten winners!
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Grilled Marinated Flank Steak By Annie Copps


Flank steak goes on sale quite often. It's a little tougher than some cuts, but we love the flavor and its forgiving nature when it comes to rare or well-done preparation. We keep our grill going all year, but you can also use your broiler indoors to whip up this fast and flavorful steak dish.
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Bacon-Cilantro Fried Rice
By Ming Tsai


This great East-West combination is my favorite: Bacon-cilantro fried rice. There are two keys to a great fried rice: Dried rice (leftover from the day before) and super fluffy eggs. The secret to fluffy eggs? Hot oil. Here's the dish.
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Rice & Lentils by Lidia Bastianich


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This recipe makes a scrumptious light dish or soup starter. Omit the bacon and make it vegetarian.
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Chicken Fusilli with Edamames and Shiitakes
By Ming Tsai


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This dish combines the wonderful and healthy flavors of edamames and shiitakes with chicken and fusilli pasta to make a delicious good-for-you dinner.
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Shucked Oysters With Two Sauces By Annie Copps


A classic mignonette sauce is a simple combination of finely chopped shallots, vinegar and cracked pepper, while a remoulade involves a bit of mayonnaise mixed with a salty combo of chopped cornichons and capers and fresh herbs—either way, get yourself to a freshly shucked New England oyster.
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Asian Ratatouille with Couscous By Ming Tsai


Hopefully you've already seen Ratatouille, a fantastic movie that my kids love. Ratatouille is a traditional country dish made up of healthy vegetables that originated in Nice, France. Here's an Eastern spin on this French classic.
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Shrimp Filled Money Bags By Annie Copps


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Sometimes called "beggars' purses," we prefer the optimistic "moneybags." I'm talking about today's dish: A delicious take on Asian dumplings.
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Soju Cocktails By Ming Tsai


These three Soju cocktails are absolutely delicious, beautiful to behold, and easy to make. The perfect sauce for your barbecues this weekend.
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Kitchen Tools


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In the kitchen I like the basics so I don't use a lot of gadets, but here are a few I would recommend to any amateur or professional for their kitchen.
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White Bean and Walnut Dip


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Like salsa became a staple in everyone's fridge a decade or so ago, another foreign favorite, hummus, is everywhere from fancy restaurants to kids' lunch boxes. This isn't a classic hummus recipe—more of a riff on our favorite Middle Eastern bean dip.

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