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Black Bean, Mushroom and Carrot Soup

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It’s not quite a magic start as opposed to a particular one. This soup begins in the most delicious way – with bacon, as in my previous lentil soup whose flavor just kept getting better as the days passed.

Vegetarian versions may be made without the savory offender, of course, but it wouldn’t have the smoky salty taste I was looking for in this particular soup. Either way the texture of this is light and fresh, with a hearty and meaty kick. Recipe below. Continue reading →

Endive Will Always Love You

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Endives (or escarole) belong to the same family as frisee lettuce (also known as curly endives). Endives are versatile and less bitter than frisee, nutritious and inexpensive alternative to salad greens.
 
 Here endive is served with chopped ripe tomatoes and uglifruit pieces.
With beets, avocacado, feta, and lemon dressing. Continue reading →

Salmon Sinigang

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You could call it a pimped out tom yum to make it sound more familiar. They probably have similar origins. They are both clear tamarind based broths, but tom yum is finished with lemon grass in the end.
Sinigang is probably the second national dish of the Philippines right next to adobo. It is sour, often spicy, and served with your choice of meat or seafood, plus the standard vegetables daikon (labanos), string beans (substitute for sitaw), and spinach (in place of kangkong). Continue reading →

Frankie’s 457 Dinner

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Have I told you I love Frankie’s? I think I did here. I tried this shortly after I read that  we tried it a couple after reading that NYT food critic Sam Sifton’s best meal on the job was there. This time I actually had a chance to take mediocre photos of and so I have to share.
Braised Octopus with Dandelion Greens & Castelvetrano Vinaigrette
This is perfection.
Duck liver pate and arugula salad.
They were out of our favorite liver crostini  and the waiter suggested this.
It was definitely not a disappointment. Continue reading →

Favorite Things: Dr. Oetker Organic Brownies

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Do not be fooled by the box. It’s organic but that doesn’t mean its tasteless and boring. On the contrary, these pre-mixed brownies are easy competitors for the brownies at The Chocolate Room or Brooklyn Larder, but don’t let them know I said that.
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