Chilled Broccolini with Spicy Caribbean Chile Lime Dip
INGREDIENTS: 1 bunch broccolini1/3 cup fresh peaches or mangoes, pureed3 tablespoon mango chutney, finely chopped2 tablespoons fresh lime juice1 teaspoon serrano chiles, finely minced2 tablespoons red...
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View ArticleBroccoli with Bon-Bon Sauce
This dish was inspired by a small plate that a chef sent out one hot night almost thirty years ago. It was one of those things where the chef was being thrifty, but I would have paid gladly for this...
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Black Pepper Manchego Cheese Puffs
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Basic Balsamic Marinated Mushrooms
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Here is my version of this Lebanese eggplant dish. The trick is to use a good quality olive oil, fresh eggplant so the dish is not bitter, and grill the eggplant for a nice charred, smokey flavor. If...
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View ArticleAlevropita (Feta Tart)
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View ArticleChilled Broccolini with Spicy Caribbean Chile Lime Dip
INGREDIENTS: 1 bunch broccolini1/3 cup fresh peaches or mangoes, pureed3 tablespoon mango chutney, finely chopped2 tablespoons fresh lime juice1 teaspoon serrano chiles, finely minced2 tablespoons red...
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