Both French and Japanese cooks have a thing or two to teach us about wringing the value out of ingredients in our kitchens.
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Another modern classic from British cookbook writer Diana Henry
‘From the Oven to the Table’ is chock-full of imaginative yet not overly demanding recipes.
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Green Plate Special: Bright, salty, funky preserved lemons to get you through a Maine winter
Making them requires few ingredients – and a long wait.
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One colossal cookbook, two very different opinions
When it comes to “The Side Dish Bible” by America’s Test Kitchen, our reviewer and his partner diverge. Are the recipes laborious and far too numerous? Or will the dishes they make beat the pants off the competition at the next office potluck?
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Green Plate Special: On Valentine’s Day, think sweet potatoes for your sweetheart
More local farmers are growing the tubers, which turn out to be a perfect pair for Maine maple syrup.
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In this flu-season comfort soup, chicken is a supporting actor
Simmered drumsticks give this Japanese dish its start, but kabocha squash is the star of the show.
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Versatile make-ahead baking mix yields muffins in minutes
The dry mix keeps for months and lends itself to a host of sweet or savory taste combinations.
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Tortellini at Midnight: A memorable Italian indulgence
“A collection of comforting, family-friendly recipes and menus that we consider heirlooms to inspire your own,” writes author Emiko Davies. Her mother-in-law’s apple cake proved the point.
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Ok, so the Patriots aren’t playing, but it’s still Super Bowl Sunday
If you are still planning to watch the NFL’s main event, this chili and tortilla salad are the perfect garnish.
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Green Plate Special: Get your local ducks in a row
They are expensive in part because it costs farmers a lot to process them. So you’ll want to make the most out of your purchase using everything but the quack.