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DIPS, SPREADS, AND STUFF ON CRACKERS
Labne with Sizzled Scallions and Chile (Almost Ranch)
Garlicky Beet Dip with Walnuts
Spicy Marinated Anchovies with Potato Chips
Any Excuse to Make Shrimp Cocktail
Smashed Eggs and Fancy Fish on Crackers
Trout Roe on Buttered Toast with Lemony Herbs
Crispy Haloumi with Honey and Pistachio
Your Very Own Marinated Artichoke Hearts
Creamy Goat Cheese with Lemony Za’atar
FRUITS AND VEGETABLES
Vinegar-Marinated Butter Beans
CRUNCHY THINGS, SALTY THINGS
Seeded Breadsticks with Parmesan
A Better Garlic Bread / Caramelized Garlic on Toast with Anchovies
Slightly Sticky Walnuts with Sesame and Sumac
leafy salads
Escarole with Mustard and Spicy Guanciale Bread Crumbs
Chicories with Preserved Lemon, Yogurt, and Mint
Lemony Watercress with Raw and Toasted Fennel
Little Gems with Garlicky Lemon and Pistachio
Iceberg with Pecorino, Crushed Olives, and Pickled Chile
crunchy salads
Salted Citrus Salad with Fennel, Radish, and Olive
Celery and Fennel with Walnuts and Blue Cheese
Citrusy Cucumbers with Red Onion and Toasted Sesame
Spicy Red Cabbage with Sweet Onion and Lime
Celery Salad with Cilantro and Sesame
kind-of salads
Vinegared Apples with Persimmon and White Cheddar
Crushed Peas with Burrata and Black Olives
Smashed Cucumbers with Sizzled Turmeric and Garlic
Summer Squash with Basil, Parmesan, and Toasted Buckwheat
Tomatoes Dressed in Toasted Fennel and Anchovy
Charred Corn and Scallions with Tomatillo
Melon with Crispy Ham and Ricotta Salata
vegetables
Mustardy Green Beans with Anchovyed Walnuts
Grilled Carrots with Limey Hot Sauce and Cotija
Roasted Radishes with Green Goddess Butter
Harissa-Braised Green Beans with Herbs
Sticky Roasted Carrots with Citrus and Tahini
Crushed Baby Potatoes with Scallion, Celery, and Lots of Dill
Smashed Sweet Potatoes with Maple and Sour Cream
Steamed Broccoli: A Love Letter
Spicy Caramelized Leeks with Fresh Lemon
Just-Cooked Cabbage with Butter, Anchovy, and Lemon
My Favorite Bar Is a Baked Potato Bar
Roasted Squash with Yogurt and Spiced, Buttered Pistachios
Hard-Roasted Spiced Cauliflower
Creamy Cauliflower and Onion Gratin
Beets with Buttermilk and Walnuts
Long-Roasted Eggplant with Garlic, Labne, and Tiny Chile Croutons
Garlicky Broccoli and Greens with Hazelnut and Coriander
Crispy Vinegared Potatoes with Dried Chile
grains, etc.
Farro with Toasted Fennel, Lemon, and Basil
Black Lentils with Crispy Garlic and Labne
Frizzled Chickpeas and Onions with Feta and Oregano
Tomato-y Beans with Preserved Lemon and Bread Crumbs
Buttered Turmeric Rice with Crushed Almonds and Herbs
Lemony White Beans and Escarole with Anchovy and Parmesan
Tiny Creamy Pasta with Black Pepper and Pecorino
meat
Butcher’s Steak with Dried Chiles and Salted Peanuts
Spicy Pork Meatballs in Brothy Tomatoes and Toasted Fennel
Slow-Roasted Oregano Chicken with Buttered Tomatoes
One-Pot Chicken with Dates and Caramelized Lemon
Sticky Chili Chicken with Hot-and-Sour Pineapple
Coconut-Braised Chicken with Chickpeas and Lime
Chicken and Mushroom Skillet Pie with Greens and Tarragon
Yogurt-Marinated Leg of Lamb with Spicy Fennel and Sumac
Grilled Lamb Shoulder over Fresh Garlicky Tomatoes
Harissa-Rubbed Pork Shoulder with White Beans and Chard
Kimchi-Braised Pork with Sesame and Egg Yolk
Citrus Chicken Rested in Herbs
Low and Slow Rib Roast with Rosemary and Anchovy
Spiced and Braised Short Ribs with Creamy Potatoes
Soy-Braised Brisket with Caramelized Honey and Garlic
fish
Grilled Shrimp with Crushed Fresh Tomatoes and Lots of Lime
Pan-Fried Sardines with Fried and Salted Lemons
Scallops with Spicy Beans, Tomatillo, and Citrus
Halibut with Asparagus and Brown-Buttered Peas
Salmon with Soy and Citrusy Charred Scallions
Clams and Cod in Heavy Cream with Tiny Potatoes and Celery
Swordfish with Crushed Olives and Oregano
Grilled Trout with Green Goddess Butter (A Whole Fish! Yes, You Can!)
Buttered Salmon with Red Onion and Dill
pasta, etc.
Sungold Pasta with Lemony Shellfish, Garlic, and Pistachios
Pot of Pasta with Broccoli Rabe and Chorizo Bread Crumbs
Ricotta-Stuffed Shells with Burrata, Mushrooms, and Herbs
My Favorite Night Is Pizza Night
Crushed Blackberry and Cornmeal Cake
Sour Cherry and Sesame Galette
Casual Apple Tart with Caramelized Buttermilk
Crispy Chocolate Cake with Hazelnut and Sour Cream
Sweet and Salty Cream Cheese Tart
Sheet Cake with Mascarpone and Coffee
Salted Honey Panna Cotta with Crushed Raspberries
Hibiscus-Roasted Peaches with Brown-Sugar Bread Crumbs
Tiny, Salty, Chocolatey Cookies
