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Almonds, Crushed, and Herbs, Buttered Turmeric Rice with
Anchovy(ies)
Butter, and Lemon, Just-Cooked Cabbage with
Caramelized Garlic on Toast with
Mustardy Green Beans with Anchovyed Walnuts
and Parmesan, Lemony White Beans and Escarole with
and Rosemary, Low and Slow Rib Roast with
Spicy Marinated, with Potato Chips
and Toasted Fennel, Tomatoes Dressed in
Apple(s)
Tart, Casual, with Caramelized Buttermilk
Vinegared, with Persimmon and White Cheddar
Apricot Tart, Upside-Down, with Pistachios
Artichoke(s)
Hearts, Marinated, Your Very Own
Asparagus and Brown-Buttered Peas, Halibut with
B
Bean(s)
Coconut-Braised Chicken with Chickpeas and Lime
Frizzled Chickpeas and Onions with Feta and Oregano
Green, Harissa-Braised, with Herbs
Green, Mustardy, with Anchovyed Walnuts
Spicy, Tomatillo, and Citrus, Scallops with
Tomato-y, with Preserved Lemon and Bread Crumbs
White
and Chard, Harissa-Rubbed Pork Shoulder with
and Escarole, Lemony, with Anchovy and Parmesan
Beef
Butcher’s Steak with Dried Chiles and Salted Peanuts
Low and Slow Rib Roast with Rosemary and Anchovy
Soy-Braised Brisket with Caramelized Honey and Garlic
Spiced and Braised Short Ribs with Creamy Potatoes
Beet(s)
Blackberry, Crushed, and Cornmeal Cake
Bread(s)
Breadsticks, Seeded, with Parmesan
Broccoli
and Greens, Garlicky, with Hazelnut and Coriander
Broccoli Rabe and Chorizo Bread Crumbs, Pot of Pasta with
Buckwheat, Toasted, Basil, and Parmesan, Summer Squash with
C
Cabbage
Just-Cooked, with Butter, Anchovy, and Lemon
Spicy Red, with Sweet Onion and Lime
Cakes
Crispy Chocolate, with Hazelnut and Sour Cream
Crushed Blackberry and Cornmeal
Sheet, with Mascarpone and Coffee
Carrots
Grilled, with Limey Hot Sauce and Cotija
Sticky Roasted, with Citrus and Tahini
Cauliflower
Celery
and Fennel with Walnuts and Blue Cheese
Salad with Cilantro and Sesame
Scallion, and Lots of Dill, Crushed Baby Potatoes with
and Tiny Potatoes, Clams and Cod in Heavy Cream with
Chard and White Beans, Harissa-Rubbed Pork Shoulder with
Blue, and Walnuts, Celery and Fennel with
Creamy Cauliflower and Onion Gratin
Crispy Haloumi with Honey and Pistachio
Crushed Peas with Burrata and Black Olives
Frizzled Chickpeas and Onions with Feta and Oregano
Goat, Creamy, with Lemony Za’atar
Iceberg with Pecorino, Crushed Olives, and Pickled Chile
Melon with Crispy Ham and Ricotta Salata
Ricotta-Stuffed Shells with Burrata, Mushrooms, and Herbs
Seeded Breadsticks with Parmesan
Sheet Cake with Mascarpone and Coffee
Summer Squash with Basil, Parmesan, and Toasted Buckwheat
Tiny Creamy Pasta with Black Pepper and Pecorino
Vinegared Apples with Persimmon and White Cheddar
Cherry, Sour, and Sesame Galette
Chicken
Coconut-Braised, with Chickpeas and Lime
with Dates and Caramelized Lemon, One-Pot
and Mushroom Skillet Pie with Greens and Tarragon
Slow-Roasted Oregano, with Buttered Tomatoes
Sticky Chili, with Hot-and-Sour Pineapple
Chicories with Preserved Lemon, Yogurt, and Mint
Chiles, Dried, and Salted Peanuts, Butcher’s Steak with
Chocolate
Cake, Crispy, with Hazelnut and Sour Cream
Tiny, Salty, Chocolatey Cookies
Cilantro and Sesame, Celery Salad with
Clams
and Cod in Heavy Cream with Tiny Potatoes and Celery
Sungold Pasta with Lemony Shellfish, Garlic, and Pistachios
Coconut
-Braised Chicken with Chickpeas and Lime
Cod and Clams in Heavy Cream with Tiny Potatoes and Celery
Coffee and Mascarpone, Sheet Cake with
Cookies, Tiny, Salty, Chocolatey
Corn
and Scallions, Charred, with Tomatillo
Cornmeal and Crushed Blackberry Cake
Cucumbers
Citrusy, with Red Onion and Toasted Sesame
Smashed, with Sizzled Turmeric and Garlic
D
Dates and Caramelized Lemon, One-Pot Chicken with
Dill
Lots of, Scallion, and Celery, Crushed Baby Potatoes with
and Red Onion, Buttered Salmon with
Dips
Labne with Sizzled Scallions and Chile (Almost Ranch)
Drinks
E
Eggplant, Long-Roasted, with Garlic, Labne, and Tiny Chile Croutons
Egg(s)
Smashed, and Fancy Fish on Crackers
Tiny Creamy Pasta with Black Pepper and Pecorino
Yolk and Sesame, Kimchi-Braised Pork with
Escarole
with Mustard and Spicy Guanciale Bread Crumbs
and White Beans, Lemony, with Anchovy and Parmesan
F
Farro with Toasted Fennel, Lemon, and Basil
Fennel
and Celery with Walnuts and Blue Cheese
Radish, and Olive, Salted Citrus Salad with
Raw and Toasted, Lemony Watercress with
Spicy, and Sumac, Yogurt-Marinated Leg of Lamb with
Toasted, and Anchovy, Tomatoes Dressed in
Toasted, Lemon, and Basil, Farro with
Fish
Buttered Salmon with Red Onion and Dill
Clams and Cod in Heavy Cream with Tiny Potatoes and Celery
Fancy, and Smashed Eggs on Crackers
Grilled Trout with Green Goddess Butter
Halibut with Asparagus and Brown-Buttered Peas
Pan-Fried Sardines with Fried and Salted Lemons
Salmon with Soy and Citrusy Charred Scallions
Swordfish with Crushed Olives and Oregano
Trout Roe on Buttered Toast with Lemony Herbs
Fruit. See also specific fruits
G
Galette, Sour Cherry and Sesame
Garlic
Caramelized, on Toast with Anchovies
and Caramelized Honey, Soy-Braised Brisket with
Crispy, and Labne, Black Lentils with
Sizzled, and Turmeric, Smashed Cucumbers with
Green Beans
Mustardy, with Anchovyed Walnuts
Greens. See also specific greens
and Broccoli, Garlicky, with Hazelnut and Coriander
and Tarragon, Chicken and Mushroom Skillet Pie with
Guanciale Bread Crumbs, Spicy, and Mustard, Escarole with
H
Halibut with Asparagus and Brown-Buttered Peas
Ham, Crispy, and Ricotta Salata, Melon with
Harissa
-Braised Green Beans with Herbs
-Rubbed Pork Shoulder with White Beans and Chard
Hazelnut
and Coriander, Garlicky Broccoli and Greens with
and Sour Cream, Crispy Chocolate Cake with
Herbs. See also specific herbs
and Crushed Almonds, Buttered Turmeric Rice with
Harissa-Braised Green Beans with
Hibiscus-Roasted Peaches with Brown-Sugar Bread Crumbs
Honey
Caramelized, and Garlic, Soy-Braised Brisket with
Panna Cotta, Salted, with Crushed Raspberries
and Pistachio, Crispy Haloumi with
I
Iceberg with Pecorino, Crushed Olives, and Pickled Chile
Ingredients
K
Kimchi-Braised Pork with Sesame and Egg Yolk
L
Labne
and Crispy Garlic, Black Lentils with
Garlic, and Tiny Chile Croutons, Long-Roasted Eggplant with
with Sizzled Scallions and Chile (Almost Ranch)
Lamb
Leg of, Yogurt-Marinated, with Spicy Fennel and Sumac
Shoulder, Grilled, over Fresh Garlicky Tomatoes
Leeks, Spicy Caramelized, with Fresh Lemon
Lemon(s)
Caramelized, and Dates, One-Pot Chicken with
Citrus Chicken Rested in Herbs
Fried and Salted, Pan-Fried Sardines with
Preserved, Yogurt, and Mint, Chicories with
Lentils, Black, with Crispy Garlic and Labne
Lime
Citrus Chicken Rested in Herbs
Lots of, and Crushed Fresh Tomatoes, Grilled Shrimp with
and Sweet Onion, Spicy Red Cabbage with
Little Gems with Garlicky Lemon and Pistachio
M
Maple and Sour Cream, Smashed Sweet Potatoes with
Meat. See also Beef; Lamb; Pork
Meatballs, Spicy Pork, in Brothy Tomatoes and Toasted Fennel
Melon with Crispy Ham and Ricotta Salata
Mushroom(s)
Burrata, and Herbs, Ricotta-Stuffed Shells with
and Chicken Skillet Pie with Greens and Tarragon
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Nuts. See also specific nuts
O
Olive(s)
Black, and Burrata, Crushed Peas with
Crushed, and Oregano, Swordfish with
Crushed, Pecorino, and Pickled Chile, Iceberg with
Fennel, and Radish, Salted Citrus Salad with
Onion(s)
and Cauliflower Gratin, Creamy
and Chickpeas, Frizzled, with Feta and Oregano
Red
and Dill, Buttered Salmon with
and Toasted Sesame, Citrusy Cucumbers with
Sweet, and Lime, Spicy Red Cabbage with
Oranges
Citrus Chicken Rested in Herbs
Salted Citrus Salad with Fennel, Radish, and Olive
Scallops with Spicy Beans, Tomatillo, and Citrus
Sticky Roasted Carrots with Citrus and Tahini
Oregano Chicken, Slow-Roasted, with Buttered Tomatoes
P
Panna Cotta, Salted Honey, with Crushed Raspberries
Pasta
Pot of, with Broccoli Rabe and Chorizo Bread Crumbs
Ricotta-Stuffed Shells with Burrata, Mushrooms, and Herbs
Sungold, with Lemony Shellfish, Garlic, and Pistachios
Tiny Creamy, with Black Pepper and Pecorino
Peaches, Hibiscus-Roasted, with Brown-Sugar Bread Crumbs
Peanuts, Salted, and Dried Chiles, Butcher’s Steak with
Peas
Brown-Buttered, and Asparagus, Halibut with
Crushed, with Burrata and Black Olives
Peppers
Butcher’s Steak with Dried Chiles and Salted Peanuts
Persimmon and White Cheddar, Vinegared Apples with
Pies
Chicken and Mushroom Skillet, with Greens and Tarragon
Sour Cherry and Sesame Galette
Pineapple, Hot-and-Sour, Sticky Chili Chicken with
Pistachio(s)
and Garlicky Lemon, Little Gems with
and Honey, Crispy Haloumi with
Lemony Shellfish, and Garlic, Sungold Pasta with
Spiced, Buttered, and Yogurt, Roasted Squash with
Plum, Torn, Browned-Butter Cake
Pork
Escarole with Mustard and Spicy Guanciale Bread Crumbs
Kimchi-Braised, with Sesame and Egg Yolk
Meatballs, Spicy, in Brothy Tomatoes and Toasted Fennel
Melon with Crispy Ham and Ricotta Salata
Pot of Pasta with Broccoli Rabe and Chorizo Bread Crumbs
Shoulder, Harissa-Rubbed, with White Beans and Chard
Potato Chips, Spicy Marinated Anchovies with
Potato(es)
Baby, Crushed, with Scallion, Celery, and Lots of Dill
Creamy, Spiced and Braised Short Ribs with
Sweet, Smashed, with Maple and Sour Cream
Tiny, and Celery, Clams and Cod in Heavy Cream with
Vinegared, Crispy, with Dried Chile
R
Radish(es)
Fennel, and Olive, Salted Citrus Salad with
Roasted, with Green Goddess Butter
Raspberries, Crushed, Salted Honey Panna Cotta with
Rice, Buttered Turmeric, with Crushed Almonds and Herbs
S
Salads
Celery, with Cilantro and Sesame
Celery and Fennel with Walnuts and Blue Cheese
Charred Corn and Scallions with Tomatillo
Chicories with Preserved Lemon, Yogurt, and Mint
Citrus, Salted, with Fennel, Radish, and Olive
Citrusy Cucumbers with Red Onion and Toasted Sesame
Crushed Peas with Burrata and Black Olives
Escarole with Mustard and Spicy Guanciale Bread Crumbs
Iceberg with Pecorino, Crushed Olives, and Pickled Chile
Lemony Watercress with Raw and Toasted Fennel
Little Gems with Garlicky Lemon and Pistachio
Melon with Crispy Ham and Ricotta Salata
Smashed Cucumbers with Sizzled Turmeric and Garlic
Spicy Red Cabbage with Sweet Onion and Lime
Summer Squash with Basil, Parmesan, and Toasted Buckwheat
Tomatoes Dressed in Toasted Fennel and Anchovy
Vinegared Apples with Persimmon and White Cheddar
Salmon
Buttered, with Red Onion and Dill
with Soy and Citrusy Charred Scallions
Sardines, Pan-Fried, with Fried and Salted Lemons
Sausage
Pot of Pasta with Broccoli Rabe and Chorizo Bread Crumbs
Scallions
and Chile, Sizzled, Labne with (Almost Ranch)
Citrusy Charred, and Soy, Salmon with
and Corn, Charred, with Tomatillo
Scallops with Spicy Beans, Tomatillo, and Citrus
Seeded Breadsticks with Parmesan
Sesame seeds
Celery Salad with Cilantro and Sesame
Citrusy Cucumbers with Red Onion and Toasted Sesame
Creamy Goat Cheese with Lemony Za’atar
Kimchi-Braised Pork with Sesame and Egg Yolk
Seeded Breadsticks with Parmesan
Slightly Sticky Walnuts with Sesame and Sumac
Sour Cherry and Sesame Galette
Shellfish. See also Shrimp
Clams and Cod in Heavy Cream with Tiny Potatoes and Celery
Lemony, Garlic, and Pistachios, Sungold Pasta with
Scallops with Spicy Beans, Tomatillo, and Citrus
Shrimp
Grilled, with Crushed Fresh Tomatoes and Lots of Lime
Sungold Pasta with Lemony Shellfish, Garlic, and Pistachios
Squash
Roasted, with Yogurt and Spiced, Buttered Pistachios
Summer, with Basil, Parmesan, and Toasted Buckwheat
Sumac
Creamy Goat Cheese with Lemony Za’atar
and Sesame, Slightly Sticky Walnuts with
and Spicy Fennel, Yogurt-Marinated Leg of Lamb with
Sweet Potatoes, Smashed, with Maple and Sour Cream
Swordfish with Crushed Olives and Oregano
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Tahini
and Citrus, Sticky Roasted Carrots with
Citrusy Cucumbers with Red Onion and Toasted Sesame
Slightly Sticky Walnuts with Sesame and Sumac
Tangerines
Salted Citrus Salad with Fennel, Radish, and Olive
Scallops with Spicy Beans, Tomatillo, and Citrus
Sticky Roasted Carrots with Citrus and Tahini
Tarts
Apple, Casual, with Caramelized Buttermilk
Toast
Buttered, Trout Roe on, with Lemony Herbs
Caramelized Garlic on, with Anchovies
Tomatillo
Charred Corn and Scallions with
Spicy Beans, and Citrus, Scallops with
Tomato(es)
Brothy, and Toasted Fennel, Spicy Pork Meatballs in
Buttered, Slow-Roasted Oregano Chicken with
Crushed Fresh, and Lots of Lime, Grilled Shrimp with
Dressed in Toasted Fennel and Anchovy
Fresh Garlicky, Grilled Lamb Shoulder over
Sungold Pasta with Lemony Shellfish, Garlic, and Pistachios
Trout, Grilled, with Green Goddess Butter
Trout Roe on Buttered Toast with Lemony Herbs
Turmeric
Rice, Buttered, with Crushed Almonds and Herbs
and Sizzled Garlic, Smashed Cucumbers with
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Walnuts
Anchovyed, Mustardy Green Beans with
and Blue Cheese, Celery and Fennel with
Slightly Sticky, with Sesame and Sumac
Watercress
Kimchi-Braised Pork with Sesame and Egg Yolk
Lemony, with Raw and Toasted Fennel
Wine
Y
Yogurt. See also Labne
-Marinated Leg of Lamb with Spicy Fennel and Sumac
Preserved Lemons, and Mint, Chicories with
and Spiced, Buttered Pistachios, Roasted Squash with
Z
Za’atar, Lemony, Creamy Goat Cheese with
