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Seafood, Soups & Salads

Italian Fish and Vegetable Stew

(also known as Cioppino or Cacciucco, depending on the region) is a hearty, rustic dish that showcases the vibrant flavors of the Mediterranean. Rooted in coastal Italian traditions, this stew combines fresh fish, shellfish, and seasonal vegetables simmered in a savory tomato-based broth infused with garlic, herbs, and a splash of white wine. Perfectly balanced […]

Simple

Glazed Torn Beets With Pistachio Butter and Mint

Beets get the full luxe treatment here. First, they’re roasted, then torn into chunks and cooked in a sticky maple-Dijon-balsamic glaze until lightly charred. The craggy crevices of the torn beets allow them to absorb all the flavors of the tangy glaze, which mellows some of their natural sweet earthiness. Ingredients Glaze 2½ Tbsp. pure […]

Dinner & Lunch, Simple

Tomato & Cheese Rice Tart

There’s something deeply comforting about the smell of baked cheese wafting through the kitchen, mingled with the subtle sweetness of ripe tomatoes. This Tomato and Cheese Rice Tart brings together simple pantry staples in a way that feels both elevated and familiar ! Ingredients Breakdown Rice Crust: Filling: Method: Step-by-Step Instructions Tips & Creative Twists […]

Seafood, Simple

Smoked Salmon Canapés on Rye Crisps

This elegant bite-sized treat is a timeless favorite at cocktail parties, holiday gatherings, and wellness-focused events alike. A Modern Spin on a Classic Favorite Traditionally, canapés are made with white bread or buttery crackers, topped with rich spreads and cured meats or seafood. This version embraces the same refined presentation but opts for whole-food ingredients […]

Seafood

Mar i Muntanya

The original surf-and-turf, mar i muntanya is a rustic dish born from Catalonia’s location between the Pyrenees mountains and the Balearic Sea. While many homestyle mar i muntanya recipes feature shrimp and bone-in chicken, this version is inspired by the dish at Ca L’Estevet, a 130-year-old family-run restaurant in Barcelona, where just-cooked shellfish and beef […]

Soups & Salads

Watermelon Salad With Radishes and Mint

If your watermelon isn’t very sweet, force it to be savory. And that by adding the peppery bite of radishes and onion and a three-ingredient vinaigrette. With mint strewn all over the juicy fruit, this whole salad ends up being super-refreshing. Recipe information Ingredients Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper 1 bunch red radishes, […]

Dinner & Lunch

Moroccan Couscous with Seven Vegetables

This authentic Moroccan couscous is a colorful dish made with perfectly cooked couscous topped with a variety of fresh veggies stewed in a flavorful broth. Moroccan People make it every Friday as a way to gather together and pray.  Prep Time: 35 minutes minsCook Time: 2 hours hrs Ingredients  Couscous Meat and Broth Seasoning Traditional […]

Seafood

Shrimp and Grits With Fennel Potlikker

For an herbaceous take on Southern shrimp and grits, chef Carla Hall cooks grits in her fragrant Fennel Potlikker. By giving the grits a good rinse, bringing them up to a boil from cold, and cooking them slowly and with frequent stirring, Hall ensures maximum creaminess without any dairy. The dish is rounded out with […]

Soups & Salads

Honey Mustard Chicken Salad

Made with the juiciest, tender honey mustard chicken, romaine, strawberries, avocado and corn. And the dressing is perfection! Yield: 4 servingsPrep: 2 hours hours 15 minutes minutesCook: 20 minutes minutes Ingredients Equipment Instructions

Dinner & Lunch

Lamb Tagine with prunes

Lamb Tagine with Prunes is a dish that beautifully captures the essence of Moroccan cuisine rich, aromatic, and deeply satisfying. This slow-cooked stew features succulent lamb, gently simmered with warm spices like cinnamon, ginger, and saffron, creating a sauce that is both savory and subtly sweet. The addition of plump prunes, often caramelized with honey, […]