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Pasta

Naked Pasta: Meyer Lemon and Chili Pappardelle

February 9, 2010
Homemade Meyer Lemons and Chili Pasta

Naked is fun. Freeing. Liberating.
Not naked as in changing at the gym in front of sweaty strangers, or drearily stripping off pjs before your morning shower. I mean naked as in pure, clean, unadulterated.
Think of confidently leaving your home without make-up, or sliding into a hot tub on a weekend getaway. The feel of sand [...]

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Autumn Lasagna with Duck Ragu and Roasted Carrots

October 11, 2009
Autumn Lasagna with Duck Ragu

A meal you make for the special people in your life. Braised duck, crushed early girl tomatoes and freshly made pasta with grated pecorino and roasted carrots.

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Canning Tomato Sauce

September 7, 2009
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Canning tomato sauce from 60 pounds of organic heirloom tomatoes.

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Lamb Shank Bolognese

September 1, 2009
Lamb Shank Bolognese

A slow-cooked, meaty lamb bolognese sauce using organic Prather Ranch lamb shanks. There’s more to Prather Ranch than meets the eye. Read more to find out.

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Caramelized Tomato Tarte Tatin

August 17, 2009
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Recipe for tomato tarte tatin: Organic grape tomatoes, salty olives and caramelized onions resting in a butter puff pastry crust.

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Garden Vegetable Ravioli in Tomato Brodo

July 27, 2009
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How to make homemade ravioli with vegetables and goat cheese, in a garlic-infused tomato broth.

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Summer BBQ Recipes

June 21, 2009

Grab your tongs and a few hunks of meat. It’s summer and time to grill.
People love barbecues. But next time you host a cookout, do your guests and their arteries a favor by skipping dried-out burgers and nitrate-laden dogs. Opt instead for fresh vegetables, high-quality meats and homemade salads, sans the mayo. No-knead bread is [...]

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PaperChef #41: We Have A Winner!

June 16, 2009

Well Kristina, I am passing the PaperChef hat on to you for your Orzo Salad with Asparagus, Artichokes, Tuna & Lemon Vodka Vinaigrette recipe. Congratulations! The stunning photo above is from Kristina’s blog, Former Chef.
What a task, trying to choose between such worthy contenders. With Vodka as the fourth ingredient, I knew I’d see [...]

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