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Crispy Twice-Fried French Fries (Pommes Frites)
Bistro-Worthy French Fries 💯 If you’ve ever wondered how bistros turn out French fries that shatter at the bite yet stay fluffy inside, it’s all about the double fry. A quick par‑cook at a lower...
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Bistro-Style Steak Frites with Compound Butter
Juicy, Pan-Seared Steak with Crispy Pommes Frites Few dishes capture the essence of French bistros quite like steak frites: a deeply seared, butter-basted steak alongside a mountain of impossibly...
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Pesto alla Trapanese (Fresh Summer Tomato Pesto)
Meet pesto alla Tranapense–the sun-kissed cousin of classic Genovese pesto and one of Sicily’s best-kept culinary secrets! This raw tomato and almond pesto pairs peak-season cherry tomatoes with basil...
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Spicy Shrimp & Scallop Aguachile (Ceviche)
Spicy Mexican-Inspired Aguachile (“Chile Water”) Hot summer days call for something bold, refreshing, and just a bit spicy. This shrimp and scallop aguachile beautifully combines fresh succulent...
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Creamy Pesto Shrimp Pasta Salad with Mozzarella
Make-Ahead Pasta Salad with Shrimp & Pesto Sauce If you love fresh, vibrant flavors and a satisfying yet refreshing meal, this make-ahead Pesto Shrimp Pasta Salad is a must-try! Featuring juicy...
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Oven-Roasted Shrimp Oreganata with Parmesan
Golden Brown, Garlicky, and Ready in 30 Minutes! If you’ve ever ordered shrimp oreganata at a classic Italian‑American restaurant, you know the magic: plump butterflied shrimp draped in a crunchy,...
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Creamy Hot-Smoked Salmon Salad with Canned Salmon
Flaky hot‑smoked salmon tossed in a tangy lemon‑dill dressing becomes an irresistibly creamy salad that feels equal parts upscale brunch and effortless weekday lunch. Each bite balances smoky richness...
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Creamy White Bean Dip for Crostini or Crudité
Move Over, Hummus–There’s A New Dip In Town! At its core, this creamy white bean dip is a simple blend of canned white beans (such as cannellini or Great Northern), garlic, lemon, fresh herbs, and...
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How To Bake A Whole Fish In A Salt Crust
Salt-Encrusted Sea Bass, Red Snapper, Branzino, or Dorade If you’ve been wowed by a salt‑baked fish at a coastal restaurant, good news—you can absolutely recreate that dramatic crack‑the‑crust moment...
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Rich, Creamy Caesar Dressing with Basil Pesto
An Elevated Summer Take On Classic Caesar Dressing If classic Caesar and vibrant basil pesto had a delicious little secret, this ultra-creamy, pesto dressing would be it. Think silky ribbons of...
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Salmon Caesar Salad with Kale & Basil Pesto
The Best Caesar I’ve Ever Made (And I’ve Made A Lot 😂) Earlier this year I went out to dinner with my daughter, Nora, and ordered a kale Caesar salad with pesto that absolutely shook me to my core. It...
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Crispy Pork Milanese with Arugula-Fennel Salad
Juicy Pan-Fried Pork Cutlets with an Irresistible Crunch If you’re looking for a weeknight dinner that delivers restaurant-quality flavor with minimal fuss (a true 35 minute dinner! 🙌🏻), this crispy...
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Irresistibly Elegant Smoked Salmon Tea Sandwiches
The High-Tea Appetizer Of My Dreams! If you’ve been here a while, you know that I am smoked salmon obsessed. I make smoked salmon salad with dill weekly, and also add thin slices of smoked salmon to...
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Spicy Black Bean & Swiss Chard Quesadillas
Meet Your New Weeknight Vegetarian Staple! Think of these black bean quesadillas as the perfect mash-up of Tex-Mex comfort food and farmers-market freshness. Charred tortillas lock in a gooey blanket...
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Crispy Cajun-Spiced Fried Shrimp Po’ Boys
New Orleans Shrimp Po’ Boys From The Comfort of Home There are few sandwiches more satisfying than a shrimp po’ boy done right. Crispy, golden-fried shrimp tucked into toasted French bread, slathered...
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Creamy Tuscan Salmon with Tomatoes & Basil
Pan-Seared Tuscan Salmon with Cream Sauce Oh my god, I cannot put into words how truly delicious this creamy, weeknight Tuscan salmon is, but for you, I’ll try. If you’re looking for a quick, elegant...
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Crispy Rice Caesar Salad with Pan-Seared Halloumi
Meet Your New Salad Obsession Say hello to your new favorite Caesar salad — one that’s bold, unexpected, and impossibly crave-worthy. This crispy rice Caesar salad with pan-seared halloumi is all...
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Oven-Roasted Chicken with White Wine & Tarragon
A Quick-and-Simple, Foolproof Roast Chicken! If there’s one dish that feels like the perfect blend of simple and impressive, it’s this oven-roasted chicken with white wine, tarragon, and tomatoes. The...
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Perfectly Crispy Pan-Seared Salmon Filets
Restaurant-Worthy Crispy Skinned Salmon At Home There’s something magical about biting into salmon and getting that satisfying crunch of crisp, golden skin followed by juicy, delicate flakes. The...
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Street Corn Pasta Salad with Creamy Dressing
Mexican-Inspired Street Corn Pasta with Fresh Corn Street Corn Pasta Salad is the perfect combination of creamy comfort and zesty, bright flavors that will light up your summer table. With sweet,...
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