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  • Provençal Fish Stew

    30 minutes
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    This dish turns the proportion of fish to vegetables on its head — more vegetables, less fish. There’s enough shrimp and squid to let you know you’re eating a fish stew, but enough chickpeas and spinach to let you know it is something different. A puttanesca-like seasoning of garlic, olives, capers, anchovies and tomato paste […]

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  • Sesame Salmon Fillets or Kebobs

    20 minutes
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    Ingredients ¼ cup Mayo 1 tablespoon honey 2 to 4 teaspoons Sriracha 1 ½ pounds responsibly farmed or U.S. wild-caught salmon fillets 2 tablespoons roasted/toasted sesame seeds 2 navel oranges 5 scallions Instructions Preheat the oven to 425 degrees. Line a quarter baking sheet with aluminum foil (for easy cleanup). Stir together the mayo, honey […]

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  • Winter Salad with Bulgur, Radicchio, and Toasted Almonds

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    Author’s Notes The more limited produce offerings of colder months encourage me to get creative with salads. In place of fresh greens, I’ll often use a base of radicchio, chicory, endive, or even thinly shaved root vegetables. I brighten up dressings with citrus zest, parsley, or flavored oils and vinegars, which offer a nice contrast […]

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  • Pan-Roasted Salmon With Jalapeño

    15 minutes
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    Here is a simple, easy preparation for salmon that allows wild-caught fish, especially, to shine. The foaming butter amplifies the richness of the flesh, while the jalapeños keep it in check, as soy sauce does to the fattiest sushi. Some prefer to reverse the order of the cooking, so that the fish is served skin-side […]

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  • Chicken in milk

    Cooks in 40 minutes
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    Ingredients 1.5 kg free-range chicken olive oil ½ a stick of cinnamon 1 good handful of fresh sage 2 lemons 10 cloves of garlic 565 ml milk Instructions Preheat the oven to 190°C/375°F/gas 5. Season the chicken generously all over with sea salt and black pepper, then fry in a snug-fitting pot with a little […]

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  • Stuffed Peppers

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    Ingredients 3 Tbsp. extra-virgin olive oil 1 large onion, finely chopped ¼ cup chopped walnuts 6 garlic cloves, finely chopped 1 tsp. tomato paste ½ tsp. cayenne pepper ½ tsp. ground cumin ½ tsp. ground turmeric ½ tsp. smoked paprika ¼ cup dry white wine 1 tsp. kosher salt, plus more Freshly ground black pepper […]

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  • Spicy Lamb Merguez Sausage with Bucatini Pasta

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    Ingredients 8 ounces Bucatini pasta (or substitute any pasta) 1 lb ground American lamb 1 1/4 teaspoon kosher salt 1 teaspoon cumin 1 teaspoon coriander 2 teaspoons smoked paprika 1/4-1/2 teaspoon cayenne or chili flakes 1/2 teaspoon fennel seeds 2 tablespoons olive oil -divided, plus  more for drizzling 4 fat garlic cloves- rough chopped 1 […]

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  • Pan-Seared Salmon With Celery, Olives and Capers

    45 minutes
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    The salsa that I spoon over the salmon here is an explosion of contrasting flavors – sweet, salty and sharp – common in Sicilian cooking. I like serving this with sautéed greens and some bread. – Yotam Ottolenghi for NY Times Cooking Ingredients ⅔ cup/100 grams currants Generous pinch of saffron 4 salmon fillets (about […]

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  • Creamy Potato Gratin With Smoked and Fresh Salmon

    1 ½ hours
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    Swedish laxpudding, the basis for this brunch-friendly bake, is a dish that lives in the same neighborhood as frittata, potato gratin and quiche. The original is much more restrained than this version, comprised only of potatoes, smoked salmon and dill, held together with an egg custard. My additions include saffron and capers, which I borrowed from […]

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  • Broccoli Bolognese with Orecchiette

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    Ingredients 1 large head of broccoli (1¼–1½ pounds), cut into florets, stalk peeled and finely chopped Kosher salt 2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil, plus more for drizzling 4 garlic cloves, smashed 12 ounces fresh Italian sausage (about 3 links), casings removed Crushed red pepper flakes 12 ounces orecchiette 3 tablespoons unsalted butter, cut into pieces […]

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