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recipe: A different take on the egg sandwich

Egg pita sandwich one egg one whole wheat pita pocket crumbled feta hummus or babaghanoush Greek yogurt or tzatziki toasted pine nuts spring greens tahini Boil an egg [here’s how to make the perfect hard-boiled egg:  fill a small saucepan … Continue reading

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Bread accoutrements: Dipping oil

I lived on bread when i was in Paris.  Other than the fact that French bread is addictive (i actually used to hate bread before i lived there), it was the quickest thing to prepare and eat when i was … Continue reading

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Marinating meats

Marinating is a great way to tenderize a cheaper, but tougher cut of meat while infusing it with flavor.   Left-over beer (as long as it doesn’t contain any saliva) is your best friend when it comes to marinating.  It … Continue reading

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The art of making trail mix

Making trail mix is an art.  You need to take into account the density, dimension, and flavor of each ingredient.  Use ingredients that are too small, such as sunflower seeds, and they’ll just slip through your fingers and sink right … Continue reading

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recipe: Italian meets Middle Eastern

So i had some Sabra hummus sitting around in my fridge, untouched for days, and a huge container of organic baby spinach leaves that my mom bought and never bothered to use. So i thought, why not make a pesto-hummus? … Continue reading

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