Although we love classic hummus, it’s also fun to add some creative variations to this Middle Eastern puree of chickpeas, tahini, garlic and olive oil. In our twist on tradition,…
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With all due respect to the popular French dish moules marinières, this is perhaps the best way to prepare mussels in summer. Refreshing and light, with a tang of vinegar…
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Ripe summer melon and buttery prosciutto has to be one of the greatest culinary marriages of all time. Here, we’ve lightly pickled the melon in a sweet-and-sour syrup to give…
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Akin to Spanish tapas, Portuguese pesticos are small dishes shared with friends over a glass of wine or beer, and sautéed shrimp seasoned with sweet paprika and lots of garlic…
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This refreshing salad is perfect for sweltering summer evenings. If you like, you can purchase shrimp that has already been cooked, or cook the shrimp briefly on an outdoor grill,…
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Light and satisfying ceviches are typical of coastal Mexican cuisine. In the Veracruz style, fresh lime juice firms up delicate seafood while olives add brininess to balance out sweet tomatoes…
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In Spain, they like their salads the way they like almost everything else: robust, colorful and packed with flavor. This one is an anthology of punchy aromas, from salty anchovies…
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If you like the creamy texture of hummus, you’ll love this sweet-earthy version made entirely of carrots, without a chickpea in sight. For a bright orange hummus, use only orange…
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In the summer months, some Mexican cooks like to combine tart tomatillos with tangy chipotle chiles in adobo for a hearty, slightly spicy salad that’s the perfect accompaniment to tacos…
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Grilling lettuce can be tricky. If the leaves are grilled on their own, they will wilt and burn in seconds, but if you leave a head of lettuce intact, the…