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Thumb_6630_Creamy Succotash

Thumb_6630_Creamy Succotash

Doesn't this recipe sound good? It is. If you'd like some ideas about what to eat with it, click on the "goes with..." tab to the left. For the lowdown on ingredients, techniques and tools, click on "related tips."

Thumb_8212_Seared Sesame Tuna Steaks

Thumb_8212_Seared Sesame Tuna Steaks

Doesn't this recipe sound good? It is. If you'd like some ideas about what to eat with it, click on the "goes with..." tab to the left. For the lowdown on ingredients, techniques and tools, click on "related tips."

Thumb_7222_Toasted Brown Rice

Thumb_7222_Toasted Brown Rice

A quick toast in some butter brings out the nutty flavor of brown rice.  This is a great base for other dishes like stir-fries, or to use the next day in fried rice.

Thumb_7123_Basic Rice Pilaf

Thumb_7123_Basic Rice Pilaf

For a pilaf, the grains of rice are slightly toasted in butter before they're simmered in broth. This gives them a nuttier, richer flavor. Add more or less shallot and parsley to taste.

Thumb_5498_Chicken Marsala

Thumb_5498_Chicken Marsala

The success of this relatively straightforward and classic disht depends on attention to detail. if the pan's too hot the chicken will scorch; too cold and it'll steam. The ooking goes quickly, so have a few warm plates ready and put your guests on notice.

Thumb_6331_Corn Pudding

Thumb_6331_Corn Pudding

Depending on what you're having with this, you could add any number of spices and herbs. Start with a tablespoon each of dried parsley, basil, sage and thyme. Stir them into the mixture before pouring it into the baking dish.

Thumb_6099_Potato-Onion Omelet

Thumb_6099_Potato-Onion Omelet

This is a standard in any tapas bar --Tortilla Española, a simple omelet of potatoes and onions.  Serve it up hot or cold, with a side of mayonnaise or spiced ketchup.

Thumb_11053_Basic Risotto

Thumb_11053_Basic Risotto

This simple risotto recipe practically cries out for variations. Try adding in your favorite sauteéd mushrooms, some fresh herbs, a handful of spinach or pieces of leftover fish to make a hearty one-pot meal.

Thumb_4659_Porcini And Cremini Mushroom Risotto

Thumb_4659_Porcini And Cremini Mushroom Risotto

The combination of rich, earthy porcini and fresh cremini mushrooms make this risotto meaty and fulfilling. Substitute shitake, white button or portobello mushrooms for the creminis if you like.

Thumb_8263_Shrimp Bisque

Thumb_8263_Shrimp Bisque

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Thumb_8258_Pan-Steamed Grouper With Pine Nut Butter

Thumb_8258_Pan-Steamed Grouper With Pine Nut Butter

Butter and pine nuts create a rich sauce for these light fish filets left tender by only a brief steaming.  Remember, good fresh or fresh-frozen fish will not smell fishy. 

Thumb_6165_Tortellini With Sage, Brown Butter And Parmesan

Thumb_6165_Tortellini With Sage, Brown Butter And Parmesan

In the world of pasta sauces, it's hard to think of an easier and more universally appealilng sauce than sage brown butter. If you want to coax more intensity from the sage leaves, thinly slice them.


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