Originally posted Jan 26, 2011 I am lucky to have been profoundly influenced by two grandfathers, both of whom I affectionately call 'Ded' (sor...
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        serves four - six 3 ripe avocados 1 cluster tomato, seeded and diced juice from 1/2 lime 1/4 cup of diced red onion 1 serrano chili, seeded...
                        
                    
                        
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        1 rack of spare ribs (approximately 2-3 lbs) 4 sprigs of fresh rosemary 2 teaspoons of pink peppercorns, crushed with a mortar and pestle kosher ...
                        
                    
                        
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        Serves four 1 persimmon, thinly sliced with a mandoline 1/4 seeded serrano chile, very thinly sliced (optional) 3 ounces of prosciutto slices ...
                        
                    
                        
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        *Serves four, as a small plate 4 russet potatoes, peeled and diced into bite-sized pieces canola oil, for frying salt and pepper, to tast...
                        
                    
                        
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        Serves four, as a starter 1 pound of brussels sprouts, trimmed and quartered Canola oil, for frying Kosher salt Aleppo Pepper 1. Pour the...
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As featured in DailyCandy. Have you made a New Year's resolution that you've actually kept? When I was younger, I always had high expectations...
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When I first started blogging, I never got any comments. Each time a post would go out in the ether, I'd hold my breath a little, wondering if a k...
                        
                    
                        
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        *makes 4 stacks, serves four 2 large eggplants, cut into 1 inch thick rounds extra virgin olive oil salt and pepper 1/4 cup of finely choppe...
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You may not have not have noticed but last week was the first time in years that I have gone a week without posting anything to the site (if you e...
                        
                    
                        
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        serves four 1 pound of crimini mushrooms, stems removed 2 tablespoons of olive oil kosher salt (about a teaspoon, more or less to taste) 1 tab...
                        
                    
                        
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        *Serves four 1 1/4 cups of fresh English peas 4-5 mint leaves 1 tablespoon of olive oil, plus more for brushing on the bread and drizzling s...
 



