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Breakfast
Brioche French Toast
Thick-cut brioche soaked in a vanilla-scented custard and cooked until deeply golden — the only French toast recipe you will ever need.
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Cocktails
French 75
The most elegant of celebration cocktails — bright gin, fresh lemon, and a generous pour of cold champagne.
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Dessert
Classic Tarte Tatin
The legendary upside-down French apple tart — deeply caramelized, buttery, and best served warm with a spoonful of crème fraîche.
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Dinner
Coq au Vin
Chicken slowly braised in red wine with bacon, mushrooms, and pearl onions until impossibly tender and glossy.
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Lunch
Croque Monsieur
The ultimate French bistro sandwich — ham and Gruyère on brioche, blanketed in a golden béchamel and broiled until bubbling.
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Sides
Roasted Garlic Mashed Potatoes
Silky Yukon Gold potatoes enriched with sweet roasted garlic, good butter, and warm cream — the definitive side dish.
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Starters
Burrata with Heirloom Tomatoes and Basil
Creamy burrata served with ripe heirloom tomatoes, fresh basil, and a drizzle of your best olive oil. No cooking required.
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Breakfast
Southern Buttermilk Biscuits
Tall, flaky, and impossibly tender buttermilk biscuits made with frozen grated butter and White Lily flour — Rhiannon Giddens' definitive Southern biscuit recipe.
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Breakfast
Chocolate Coffee Cake
A moist, tender coffee cake with a cocoa nib streusel and a ground chocolate swirl — perfect for weekend brunches and unexpected guests, and it freezes beautifully.
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Cocktails
Bitter French
Plymouth gin and Campari shaken with lemon and simple syrup, finished with Champagne and a grapefruit twist — the perfect bitter-bright aperitif.
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Cocktails
Blueberry Smash
Fresh blueberries muddled with vodka, elderflower liqueur, and a hint of rosemary syrup — a vibrant, fruit-forward smash for summer.
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Cocktails
Cape Gooseberry Smash
Plymouth gin muddled with fresh cape gooseberries, elderflower liqueur, and rosemary syrup — a fragrant, fruity smash with a floral finish.
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Cocktails
Celery Stalker
Beefeater gin shaken with lime, simple syrup, and celery bitters, then topped with sparkling wine — crisp, herbal, and refreshingly unexpected.
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Cocktails
Chai No Lait
Chai masala-infused gin shaken with nigori sake, lemon, demerara syrup, and egg white — a silky, warmly spiced sour with an elegant Angostura bitters garnish.
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Cocktails
Christmas Royale
Tequila reposado shaken with crème de cassis and lime, then topped with Lambrusco — a festive, jewel-toned sparkling cocktail from bartender Alba Huerta.
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Cocktails
Chronic Munrosis No. 3
A fragrant large-batch gin punch with apple, mandarin, rooibos tea, and hibiscus syrup — aromatic, lightly spiced, and built to serve a crowd.
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Cocktails
Coconut Gin Refresher
A delicate, hydrating stirred cocktail with dry gin, pure coconut water, fresh lime, and optional pressed ginger — light, elegant, and perfectly balanced.
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Cocktails
Colletti Royale
Reposado tequila, Cointreau, St-Germain, blood orange, and lime shaken and topped with rosé Champagne — a glamorous, jewel-toned winter celebration cocktail.
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Cocktails
Cosmopolitan
The iconic pink cocktail — vodka, triple sec, cranberry, and fresh lime shaken hard over crushed ice and served in a chilled martini glass.
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Cocktails
Diamond in the Rough
A delicate, floral cocktail built on bison grass vodka with fresh carrot juice, lemon, iris liqueur, and a dash of absinthe — elegant and unexpected.
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Cocktails
Gin Gimlet
A clean, crisp gin gimlet with fresh lime juice and a rosemary simple syrup option — shaken cold and served in a chilled coupe.
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Cocktails
Classic Gin Martini
The timeless stirred gin martini with dry vermouth and optional orange bitters — serve with either a lemon twist or briny olives.
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Cocktails
Grapefruit Collins
A bright, tart variation on the classic Collins with fresh grapefruit juice and Peychaud's bitters — built in a Collins glass over ice.
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Cocktails
Hot Toddy
A warming, restorative hot toddy with rye or bourbon, fresh lemon, honey, angostura bitters, and freshly grated nutmeg — the best cold-weather nightcap.
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Cocktails
Kahiko Punch
A tropical rum punch from Smuggler's Cove with passion fruit honey, spiced hibiscus liqueur, and cinnamon syrup — scale it up for a crowd and garnish with everything.
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Cocktails
Maple Manhattan
A warming riff on the Manhattan where maple syrup steps in for sweet vermouth, giving the classic a subtle autumnal sweetness.
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Cocktails
Mayahuel
A clean, spirit-forward mezcal margarita with Cointreau and a touch of agave — served with a chili salt rim for heat.
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Cocktails
Midnight Sparkler
A violet and citrus celebration cocktail for a crowd — crème de violette, gin, clementine, and lemon shaken and topped with Champagne. Spectacular for New Year's.
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Cocktails
Moscow Mule
A crisp, refreshing vodka cocktail with fresh lime and spicy ginger beer — best served in a copper mug over crushed ice.
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Cocktails
Pomegranate Margarita
A tart, jewel-toned margarita with blanco tequila, Cointreau, pomegranate juice, and fresh lime — served in a glass rimmed with fiery chili salt.
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Cocktails
Richard Boccato's Manhattan
The Manhattan that won our tasting — Michter's rye and Cocchi di Torino sweet vermouth, stirred over block ice and finished with a maraschino cherry.
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Cocktails
Spicy Blood Orange Margarita
A vibrant, heat-forward margarita with tequila, Solerno Blood Orange Liqueur, fresh lime, and muddled jalapeño — tart, sweet, and beautifully fiery.
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Cocktails
Tamarind Margarita
A tangy, complex margarita with house-made tamarind paste, tequila, and fresh citrus — sweet, sour, and deeply exotic.
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Cocktails
Tom Collins
A refreshing, bubbly gin classic with lemon juice and simple syrup, built in a Collins glass with seltzer and garnished with orange and brandied cherry.
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Cocktails
Vodka Martini
A classic stirred vodka martini with just a whisper of dry vermouth — cold, clean, and elegant.
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Cocktails
Watermelon Mezcal Margarita
A smoky, refreshing summer margarita with fresh watermelon juice, mezcal or tequila, Cointreau, and a chili salt rim — perfect for outdoor gatherings.
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Cocktails
White Negroni
A pale, bittersweet variation on the classic Negroni with Plymouth gin, Lillet blanc, and Suze — stirred down and served over ice with an orange peel.
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Cocktails
Winter Sour
Campari and rosemary-honey syrup dry-shaken with Meyer lemon and egg white — a silky, bittersweet sour with an aromatic foam and a fragrant herbal garnish.
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Dessert
Banoffee Chocolate Pie
A classic British Banoffee pie elevated with a layer of silky dark chocolate cream beneath ripe bananas, dulce de leche, and billowy whipped cream.
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Dessert
Brown Butter Chocolate Chip Cookies
Award-winning cookies from Juniper bakery in San Francisco — nutty browned butter, two types of chocolate, and a signature soft, chewy center.
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Dessert
Browned Butter Skillet Fig Cake
A warmly spiced autumn cake baked in a cast-iron skillet, studded with ripe halved figs and perfumed with browned butter and a bouquet of fall spices.
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Dessert
Glazed Butter Cake
Erin French's beloved butter loaf cake — a simple, timeless recipe with a rich glaze of butter, sugar, and vanilla that soaks into every inch.
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Dessert
Camino Verde Panna Cotta
Anthony Strong's restaurant-worthy chocolate panna cotta with Earl Grey cream, angry caramel, and candied cocoa nibs — a stunning make-ahead dinner party dessert.
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Dessert
Chocolate Coins with Candied Ginger, Almonds and Rose
Elegant two-bite chocolate coins topped with toasted almonds, candied ginger, dried rose petals, and a pinch of Maldon salt — a quick and impressive confection.
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Dessert
Chocolate Cream Pie
Chef Stephen Durfee's definitive chocolate cream pie — a press-in espresso chocolate cookie crust filled with a deeply bitter chocolate custard and finished with lofty whipped cream.
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Dessert
Cinnamon Chip Pumpkin Cookies
Chewy, soft pumpkin cookies rolled in cinnamon sugar with melted cinnamon chips throughout — the pumpkin flavor deepens and the chewiness improves on day two.
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Dessert
Dark Chocolate Brownies
Fudgy, intensely chocolatey brownies with cocoa nibs for texture — baked low and slow at 300°F for a dense, barely-set center that freezes perfectly.
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Dessert
Dark Chocolate Chip and Tahini Sourdough Cookies
The cult cookie from Rosalind Bakery — sourdough starter adds tang and lift, tahini brings depth, and a pinch of flaky sea salt makes every bite addictive.
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Dessert
Chocolate Gingerbread Cake
A warmly spiced gingerbread loaf studded with dark chocolate chips — the molasses, cinnamon, and ginger deepen overnight making this ideal for making a day ahead.
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Dessert
Julia's Chocolate Mousse
Emily Luchetti's adaptation of Julia Child's chocolate mousse — wonderfully thick and dense, made with dark chocolate, coffee, and separately whipped eggs for a cloud-like finish.
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Dessert
Key Lime Pie
The perfect key lime pie — a buttery graham cracker crust, a silky-tart filling of lime zest and sweetened condensed milk, and a dreamy rum-spiked whipped cream.
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Dessert
Macadamia Nut Oatmeal Cookies
Chewy oatmeal cookies with dark molasses, white chocolate chips, and buttery macadamia nuts — soft-centered with lightly crisped edges.
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Dessert
Magic 5 Cookies, Holiday Edition
A festive holiday oatmeal cookie packed with five good things: white chocolate chips, dried cranberries, sweetened coconut, chopped pecans, and a hint of molasses.
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Dessert
Homemade Marshmallows
Pillowy, vanilla-scented marshmallows made from scratch with a sugar syrup cooked to 260°F and fresh vanilla bean — makes 175 one-inch cubes.
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Dessert
Nutella Chocolate Chip Cookies
Nutella-swirled cookies with semi-sweet chocolate chips — the trick is leaving the Nutella under-mixed so it streaks through the dough for pockets of hazelnut richness.
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Dessert
Peanut Butter Brownies
A swirled peanut butter layer nestled into fudgy dark chocolate brownies — each bite delivers the perfect peanut butter and chocolate combination.
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Dessert
Reese's Stuffed Peanut Butter Cookies
Thick peanut butter cookies with a whole Reese's Miniature Cup hidden inside, drizzled with a chocolate-peanut butter glaze — a crowd-pleasing cookie for all ages.
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Dessert
Sticky Toffee Pudding
Individual medjool date cakes soaked in a rich toffee soaker, served in pools of dark chocolate syrup with lofty mascarpone double cream — a spectacular British classic.
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Dessert
Classic Tiramisù
The definitive New York Times tiramisù — espresso-soaked ladyfingers layered with a pillowy mascarpone cream, dusted with cocoa and rested overnight for maximum flavor.
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Dinner
Beef Stew with Prunes
A warming North African-inspired beef stew with red wine, cinnamon, sweet paprika, and plump prunes — best made a day ahead and served with couscous or crusty bread.
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Dinner
Cacio e Pepe by Charlie Bird
Chef Ryan Hardy's restaurant version of cacio e pepe — just spaghetti, toasted black pepper, butter, and a generous blend of Parmigiano-Reggiano and Pecorino Romano.
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Dinner
Cannellini Bean and Cavolo Nero Ribollita
A deeply satisfying Tuscan ribollita — white beans, cavolo nero, and stale bread simmered into a hearty, golden-crusted broth that tastes even better the next day.
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Dinner
Cheese Buldak (Korean Fire Chicken)
Maangchi's legendary fire chicken — diced thighs coated in a fiery gochugaru and gochujang sauce, cooked with optional rice cakes, then blanketed in melted mozzarella.
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Dinner
Chicken Chili
Ina Garten's vibrant chicken chili with roasted bone-in breasts, two colors of bell peppers, and a rich tomato base flavored with cumin, chili powder, and fresh basil.
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Dinner
Classic Beef Stroganoff
Thinly sliced sirloin and mushrooms in a lush, tangy sour cream and dijon sauce seasoned with paprika, dill, and nutmeg — serve over buttered egg noodles.
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Dinner
Coconut Corn Shrimp Curry
Sweet corn blended into coconut milk creates a silky, golden broth for shrimp marinated with lemongrass, turmeric, and garlic — a quick and vibrant weeknight curry.
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Dinner
Dijon and Cognac Beef Stew
A classic French beef stew with salt pork, Cognac, and a double mustard sauce — deeply savory with tender beef, caramelised mushrooms, and a glossy sauce.
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Dinner
Easy Weeknight Coq au Vin
Julia Child's classic French braise reimagined for a Tuesday night — bone-in chicken thighs and drumsticks in a rich red wine and mushroom sauce ready in under an hour.
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Dinner
Jambalaya
A hearty one-pot Cajun jambalaya with andouille sausage, chicken, and shrimp cooked down with the holy trinity, okra, and long-grain rice in a spiced tomato broth.
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Dinner
Jerk Chicken with Pickled Bananas
Deeply marinated jerk chicken with habanero, allspice, and Guinness, served alongside quick-pickled bananas in a spiced hibiscus brine — a showstopping Caribbean feast.
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Dinner
Roast Chicken by Tokyo Record Bar
Tokyo Record Bar's classic roast chicken over a bed of seasonal vegetables with a simple white wine pan sauce enriched with cold butter — straightforward and deeply satisfying.
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Dinner
Roasted Chicken Provençal
Herb-roasted chicken legs with shallots, whole garlic cloves, lemon, and a splash of dry vermouth — a deeply aromatic one-pan French classic.
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Dinner
Saltimbocca alla Romana
The classic Roman veal dish — thin cutlets layered with prosciutto and sage leaves, pan-fried until crispy, then finished in a quick Marsala and butter pan sauce.
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Dinner
Shepherd's Pie
A classic shepherd's pie with a rich beef and lamb filling loaded with herbs and worcestershire sauce, topped with sharp white cheddar mashed potatoes and baked until golden.
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Dinner
Shrimp Gumbo with Andouille Sausage
A rich, deeply flavored Louisiana gumbo with a dark roux base, andouille sausage, shrimp, and okra — finished with filé powder and served over steamed rice.
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Dinner
Sicilian Veal Involtini with Ham and Cheese
Thin veal scallops filled with prosciutto cotto, caciocavallo, marjoram, and parsley, threaded on skewers with bay leaves and bread, then baked golden under a shower of bread crumbs.
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Dinner
Skillet Chicken with Couscous, Lemon and Halloumi
One-pan chicken thighs nestled over pearl couscous cooked in white wine and broth, finished under the broiler and topped with a marinated halloumi and walnut mix.
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Dinner
Soft-Shell Crab with Preserved Lemon and Almonds
Pan-fried soft-shell crabs in a cumin-spiced flour crust, finished with a fragrant brown butter, toasted almond, and preserved lemon sauce.
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Dinner
Texas-Style Chili
A bold, beanless Texas chili with hand-cut beef chuck, toasted whole spices, fresh jalapeños, dried chiles, and a touch of dark chocolate — best made two days ahead.
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Dinner
Zhug-Marinated Chicken Thighs
Boneless chicken thighs marinated in a tangy yogurt and zhug sauce, broiled until charred and served with toasted pita, fresh tomato salad, and a drizzle of thinned yogurt.
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Lunch
Everyday Healing Broth
A restorative miso and turmeric broth simmered with mushrooms, ginger, and chili — topped with toasted peanuts, fresh mint, and shredded purple cabbage.
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Lunch
Fall Thai Soup
Roasted butternut squash blended into silky coconut milk with caramelised onions, lemongrass, and Thai chili — topped with cumin yogurt and toasted sunflower seeds.
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Lunch
French Grilled Cheese with Leeks
A refined grilled cheese built on lightly toasted sourdough with buttery Comté or sharp cheddar and sweet minced leeks — simple, elegant, and deeply satisfying.
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Lunch
Greek Bean Salad
A satisfying Greek-style bean salad with cannellini beans, cucumber, tomatoes, red onion, feta, olives, and capers in a bright oregano-red wine vinegar dressing.
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Lunch
Health Soup
A deeply nourishing dashi-based soup with miso, kale, silken tofu, and loads of fresh herbs — finished with lemon and best eaten as soon as it is made.
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Lunch
Italian Grinder Bean Salad
A hearty Italian grinder-inspired bean salad with cannellini beans, chickpeas, fresh mozzarella, provolone, salami, and pepperoncini in a zippy oregano dressing.
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Lunch
Kimchi Gochugaru Bean Salad
A punchy, Korean-inspired bean salad with edamame, grilled chicken, crunchy vegetables, and kimchi in a spicy gochugaru sesame dressing.
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Lunch
La Scala Bean Salad
The iconic La Scala restaurant bean salad with chickpeas, white beans, salami, banana peppers, and a simple red wine oregano dressing.
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Lunch
Lentil and Orzo Stew with Roasted Eggplant
A satisfying vegetarian stew with green lentils, orzo, and golden roasted eggplant finished with lemon and topped with shaved ricotta salata.
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Lunch
Iceberg Wedge with Miso-Poppy Dressing
Crisp iceberg wedges draped in a creamy, tangy miso-poppy dressing with thinly sliced radishes, scallions, and a shower of fresh parsley.
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Lunch
No Chick Chickpea Salad Sandwich
A plant-based twist on a classic chicken salad — mashed chickpeas, crunchy vegetables, halved grapes, and dill in a tangy cashew mayo dressing.
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Lunch
Post-Thanksgiving Turkey Sandwich
The leftover sandwich worth cooking the whole turkey for — apple cider brined turkey with apricot jam, goat cheese, roasted delicata squash, and a dressed arugula salad.
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Lunch
Southwestern Bean Salad
A vibrant, smoky Southwestern bean salad with a jalapeño-cilantro lime vinaigrette, sweet corn, red cabbage, cotija cheese, and a medley of colorful vegetables.
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Lunch
Split Pea Soup
A hearty, smoky split pea soup made with bacon or ham hock — the secret is blending half the peas for a creamy base while leaving the other half intact for texture.
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Lunch
Steak Chimichurri Bean Salad
Grilled flank steak over a bright chimichurri bean salad with garbanzo beans, white beans, fresh herbs, roasted red peppers, and mini mozzarella balls.
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Lunch
Vegan Mediterranean Bean Salad
A colorful vegan Mediterranean bean salad with garbanzo beans, navy beans, kalamata olives, vegan feta, and a bright lemon-maple dressing.
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Sides
Asian Cucumber Salad
A light, refreshing Korean-style cucumber salad with rice wine vinegar, sesame, gochugaru, and honey — ready in minutes and perfect alongside fire chicken or grilled meats.
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Sides
Barbecue Sauce
A bold, tangy, and deeply flavored all-purpose barbecue sauce with a sweet heat backbone — makes 1½ quarts and keeps for weeks in the fridge.
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Sides
The Best Pesto
Parkside Cafe's signature pesto — basil and arugula blended with pine nuts, shallots, and a generous squeeze of lemon for a bright, herbaceous sauce.
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Sides
Coconut Rice
Fragrant jasmine rice cooked in coconut milk with a touch of sugar and sea salt — a simple, creamy side that pairs beautifully with curries, grilled fish, or jerk chicken.
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Sides
Homemade Mayonnaise
A classic hand-whisked mayonnaise with just a handful of ingredients — creamy, tangy, and infinitely better than anything from a jar.
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Sides
Homemade Pita Bread
Tender, puffed homemade pitas that bake in 3 minutes on a blazing hot pan — made from a simple yeasted dough that can be prepped in advance.
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Sides
Horseradish Ranch
Gertie's bold, tangy horseradish ranch dressing with buttermilk, sour cream, tahini, and fresh dill — make it a day ahead for the best flavor.
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Sides
Hummus Caesar Dressing
A clever shortcut Caesar dressing built on a base of plain hummus — ready in minutes with bold garlic, lemon, Dijon, and Worcestershire, no egg required.
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Sides
Jamaican Curry Powder
A homemade Jamaican curry powder blend with bold allspice, fenugreek, and a fiery Carolina Reaper heat — grind it fresh for maximum fragrance.
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Sides
No-Knead Bread
Jim Lahey's legendary no-knead loaf — just stir flour, yeast, salt, and water, rest 18 hours, and bake in a covered pot for a beautifully blistered, chewy-crumbed bread.
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Sides
Sautéed Chanterelle Mushrooms with Bacon
Golden chanterelle mushrooms sautéed in brown butter with crispy bacon, a hit of lemon, and chopped parsley — a simple, elegant side from Oyster Club in Mystic, Connecticut.
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Sides
Sweet Potato Pudding
Chef James Wayman's luxurious baked sweet potato pudding with sage, cayenne, and heavy cream — inspired by his grandmother's corn pudding, and perfect alongside chanterelle mushrooms.
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Starters
Balsamic Caramelised Onion Hummus
Slow-cooked caramelised onions and a balsamic reduction folded into silky smooth hummus — a deeply savory spread that disappears at every gathering.
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Starters
Cacio e Pepe Cheese Puffs
Ina Garten's irresistible cheese puffs loaded with Parmesan and Pecorino in a classic choux base — crispy outside, custardy inside, best served piping hot.
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Starters
Perfect Shrimp Cocktail
Wild-caught shrimp poached in a spiced beer court-bouillon and chilled over ice — served with a punchy homemade horseradish cocktail sauce.
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Starters
Tuna Tartare with Avocado
Ina Garten's luxurious tuna tartare with fresh diced avocado, wasabi, lime zest, jalapeño, and toasted sesame seeds — serve on crackers for a dinner party centrepiece.
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Starters
Tuna Tartare in Crispy Wonton Cups
Zesty, sesame-dressed sushi-grade tuna tartare with cucumber, jalapeño, and chive served in golden crispy wonton cups — elegant party bites that come together quickly.