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Capers

Grilled Puttanesca Pizza with Heirloom Tomatoes

July 22, 2009

I used to be a nonbeliever. Friends would mention the amazing pizza they made at home, but I’d shrug it off, secretly thinking there’s no way it was half as tasty as brick-oven pizza. Well, I take it back. Sort of. I still think home-baked pizza is a waste of my time. But grilled pizza… [...]

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Spicy Cauliflower and Why I Love Pine Nuts

May 25, 2009

You may be surprised to know that there is more to the pine nut than just pesto. Pine nuts are the edible little seeds from pine trees that add texture and flavor to just about any Mediterranean dish. Use them in place of Italian cheese for a smooth buttery taste and an overall healthier recipe, [...]

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California Paella

May 18, 2009

This may upset a few people. Before I even say it, I’m going to apologize up front because I do not mean any disrespect. The thing is, I’ve traveled through Spain, I’ve been to Valencia, and I was not impressed with the paella. That sounds crazy, doesn’t it? Logically, it would mean that I [...]

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Spicy Broccolini & Caper Aioli

March 10, 2009

Sometimes I just can’t find time to go food shopping. I’ll open my fridge and find nothing but rinds of cheese and floppy carrots. I thought I’d be eating brown rice with weeks-old onion for dinner, but was pleasantly surprised to find some beautiful broccolini hiding in the draw. If you’re new to this relatively [...]

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