Anchovy Radicchio Pasta
This is a polarizing recipe with very strong flavor. If you don't like anchovies, don't bother.
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Bacon Bean Curry
If the seasoning proves too strong, mix it with rice. Can also be made without bacon for a ta...
By ActualAlexBaked salmon
Be careful to balance salt with soy sauce. Great addition to small dinner parties
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Great comfort food. Goes really well with shells or pappardelle to hold the heavy sauce, but...
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This can be made with a lot of different cuts. It's very easy to make and filling in the winter.
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Decadent meal, but worth the effort. I prefer using shiraz or merlot for the wine.
By ActualAlexCabbage and Turnip Kimchi
There are many ways to do this, but this encompasses one way to process these vegetables. Be...
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Similar to any tough meat braise. Pork Shoulder can be substituted with Pork Butt. It's the s...
By ActualAlexCaesar Salad
American classic that is amazing when the dressing is homemade. Can be paired with protein of...
By ActualAlexCalamari Cacciatore
It comes together quickly. Be sure not to overcook the calamari. Goes great with pasta or Gar...
By ActualAlexCheesesteak Loaded Potatoes
This has a lot of variations, but is otherwise kind of bar food. It is a good alternative for...
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You can feed a dozen people with this recipe–or just one lucky special someone. Any braising...
By ActualAlexCreamy Cucumber Salad
The freshness of this salad is fleeting. As a child, we would never save this for the next day.
By ActualAlexEggplant Caponata
Great summer dish. Sweet, salty, and fresh. This can be eaten hot, but it's better as a cold...
By ActualAlexFrench Onion Soup
Works well with most cheeses. I frequently use gruyere. Be patient with this one.
By ActualAlexGoat Cheese Summer Salad
Substitute the lettuce for any other green, such as kale. Similarly, trade out the blueberrie...
By ActualAlexGrilled Salmon
One of the most simple ways of infusing flavor into salmon. Experiment with the marinade prop...
By ActualAlexGumbo
Classic New Orleans Stew; great in the fall and winter with the okra harvest. Variations are...
By ActualAlexHoneynut Squash Puree
Consider adding some potatoes or sweet potatoes to help with consistency and color, or it mig...
By ActualAlexMashed Potatoes
Go harder with the butter, up to 4 tbsp, for a silky texture. Puree in a processor. You won't...
By ActualAlexPan Sauce
Easy way to feel fancy at home. Use the fond. If you've made a steak or some other piece of m...
By ActualAlexPan-Seared Steak
Better and cheaper than going to a steakhouse. Bone-in cuts are the best
By ActualAlexPot Roast
I actually prefer to use beef, bottom round. Chuck breaks apart nicely when done, but the bot...
By ActualAlexPrime Beef Rib Roast
Expensive cut, but one should know how to cook it when necessary.
By ActualAlexPulled Pork
Let me see if you can pull it, pull it. Girl indeed I can pull it, pull it.
By ActualAlexQuinoa Tofu Stirfry
For the quinoa, adding seasoning directly to the soaking water will greatly help increase the...
By ActualAlexRatatouille
I love this late summer staple. Substitute whatever herbs you have on hand. The key to this d...
By ActualAlexRoasted Eggplant
Easy and tasty way to make eggplant. Puree when cold for a spreadable version.
By ActualAlexRoasted Red Snapper
Very vibrant colored fish. This recipe also works for similarly sized fish, such as sea bass,...
By ActualAlexRoasted Smoked Turkey
Delicious alternative to traditional turkey; always juicy. I make this twice a year.
By ActualAlexSautéed Greens
Wonderful method of bringing out the flavor in common overlooked greens. Also works well with...
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