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black sesame ice cream
In Hong Kong and mainland China, black sesame is as common an ice cream flavor as vanilla or chocolate is…
Melon with Radicchio, Crispy Prosciutto,
I like working with chicories, especially in the fall, and I’m forever trying to convince people they’re not unpalatably bitter.…
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Jambalaya Z’Herbes
I spend plenty of time in New Orleans. When I’m there, I’m not officially present…
Two-Potato Hash
The secret to this hash is in the romesco, a Spanish sauce made of tomato,…
Bitter Greens with Maple-Onion Dressing
It’s so unfortunate that this group of greens is dubbed “bitter.” Sure, they’re intensely flavored,…
Greens with Fruit, Cheese, and Nuts
The cheese course — eaten with or without fruit, traditionally before (or instead of) dessert…
Green Grains Casserole
When I was a kid, I loved watching Popeye. Though it took me years to…
Cajun Okra and Tomato Bake
People have a problem with okra, and I get it. It can be downright slimy…
Chicken Pot Pie 2.0
Growing up in Los Angeles, it would have been hard to avoid developing a strong…
Green Bean Casserole 2.0
I’m not sure how it happened, but it seems that mid-20th-century American cuisine became afraid…
Tuna Casserole 2.0
For years now, my beautiful wife Jessica has claimed to hate hot tuna. Naturally, I’ve…
Broccoli Cheese Casserole 2.0
Dear Broccoli Cheese Casserole: There comes a time in the life of every recipe when…