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My Favourite Mashed Potatoes

October 12, 2025

You'll never guess the secret ingredient...

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Porc aux Pruneaux

September 21, 2025

A cozy French recipe for wine-braised pork with juicy prunes.

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Addictive Crispy Potatoes

August 31, 2025

Seriously. Addictive. 

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German Cucumber Salad

August 10, 2025

Just like Oma used to make.

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Pasta alle Vongole

July 20, 2025

With a little twist. 

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Insalata di Sedano

June 29, 2025

Celery Salad. It sounds so much better in Italian.

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Blue Cheese Topper

June 8, 2025

Just like The Keg used to make!

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Lemony Scallop & Asparagus Salad

May 18, 2025

This bursts with spring.

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Artichoke Tapenade

April 27, 2025

Turn pantry staples into a luxurious dip for the hosting win.

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Blistered Padrón Peppers

April 6, 2025

It's a little like culinary Russian roulette.

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Spring Leeks and Peas with Lemon

March 16, 2025

Signs of spring.

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Maiale al Latte

February 23, 2025

It tastes better than it looks.

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Old Fashioned Suet Pie Crust

February 2, 2025

Just like Nanny used to make. 

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Bacon and Garlic Colcannon

February 2, 2025

Like, it’s got cabbage. That counts.

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Steak and Mushroom Pie

February 2, 2025

A cold weather classic.

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Red Wine Braised Beef with Pappardelle

January 12, 2025

Rich, decadent, and cozy. 

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A white plate with charred green beans and almonds

Blistered Green Beans with Toasted Almonds

December 22, 2024

A modern take on a French classic.

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Radicchio Salad with Parmesan Balsamic Vinaigrette

December 1, 2024

Winter salad season is the best salad season.

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Tortellini in Brodo

November 10, 2024

It's worth the work.

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Anchovy-less Caesar Dressing

November 1, 2024

For those of us not down with hairy fish.

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Herb and Garlic Roast Turkey Breast

October 20, 2024

A better way to turkey.

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Party Ready: Make-Ahead Gougère

September 29, 2024

Otherwise known as cheese puffs.

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Savoury Corn Fritters

September 8, 2024

These are gone in seconds. 

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Creamy Fennel Bruschetta

August 18, 2024

Bruschetta – not just tomatoes. 

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Lemongrass Chicken

July 28, 2024

Your next cookout favourite.

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Zucchini Fritters (Pitelle di Zucchine)

July 7, 2024

A delicious way to use up all that zucchini!

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Butter Chicken

June 16, 2024

Better than takeout. 

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Beef and Bacon Burger

May 19, 2024

Not on – in

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Authentic Mexican Huitlacoche Tacos

April 14, 2024

The truffle of Mexico. 

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A Slightly Rogue Vichyssoise

March 24, 2024

But just slightly. 

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Funghi Fritto

March 3, 2024

Fancy fried mushrooms. 

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The Antojitos My Family Went Crazy For

February 7, 2024

Starting the night or ending it, these are perfect. 

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Lentil Mushroom Shepherd's Pie

January 7, 2024

Hearty and robust, you will never miss the meat in this comforting classic.

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Ravioli all'Uovo

December 31, 2023

Runny egg yolk in pastry, like this one from La Cucina Italiana, turns humble ingredients into pure decadence. 

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Overnight Stock

December 24, 2023

It really can't get any easier. 

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Carrots with Pistachio Pesto, Pomegranate and Lemony Yogurt

December 17, 2023

Deliciously different. 

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An overhead view of a glass bowl of white, spreadable cheese on a wood board, a cheese knife beside it and nuts scattered around

Fromage Fort

December 10, 2023

Pure genius.

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Pumpkin Chickpea Curry

December 3, 2023

A delicous way to use up all that canned pumpkin.

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Festive Red Salad

November 19, 2023

Bold and striking, add some pizzazz to the brown tones of the holiday table. 

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Ham + Swiss Pinwheels

November 12, 2023

Or, tartiflette roulades as the fancy people say.

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Baked Camembert with Wild Mushrooms

November 5, 2023

A beloved blast from the past.

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Sweet and Spicy Roast Nuts

October 29, 2023

A perfect party snack. 

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2 red cococottes of macaroni and cheese on a wood board a glass and bottle of red wine in the background

Four Cheese Macaroni

October 22, 2023

Wear your elastic waistband pants. 

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Chef Michael Olson's Pork Schnitzel

October 15, 2023

The epitome of German efficiency, this is on the table in under 30 minutes. 

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Two confit duck legs on a grey slate slab, a sprig of rosemary beside them

Duck Confit for the Dinner Party Win

October 1, 2023

The ultimate make-ahead meal.  

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An overview shot of a half empty pan of lasagna, a slice sitting on a white plate beside it, with a bowl of greens off to the side, along with a bottle of red wine a glass of red wine.

Mushroom Lasagna

September 24, 2023

The LBD of dinner parties. 

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Classic Minestrone

September 17, 2023

A cozy kitchen project. 

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The Best Pasta Dough Recipe

September 10, 2023

Foolproof, straight-forward, and fantastic results everytime. 

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