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CRISPY THAI EGGPLANT SALAD
WHY THIS RECIPE WORKS For this recipe, we took elements from Sicilian caponata—eggplant, tomatoes, herbs, and vinegary notes—and married them with intense Thai flavors. We
April 14, 2023
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SALMON TACOS WITH COLLARD SLAW
Why this recipe works it seems like seafood tacos these days can include practically any kind of fish, prepared in any number of ways, whereas
April 14, 2023
Soup
CALDO VERDE
Why this recipe works everything about caldo verde, the classic Portuguese soup of smoky sausage, potatoes, and sturdy greens, is hearty and satisfying. Its intentionally
April 14, 2023
Salad
BLACK-EYED PEAS AND COLLARD GREENS
Why this recipe works southern tradition holds that if, on New Year’s Day, you eat a plate of collards and black-eyed peas all stewed up
April 14, 2023
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SOUTHERN BRAISED COLLARD GREENS
Why this recipe works long braising with smoky cured pork is the Southern method for preparing collards. And it’s definitely true that slowly cooking these
April 14, 2023
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COLLARD GREENS WITH RAISINS AND ALMONDS
Why this recipe works for for a fresh take on collard greens and a different spin on the preceding Quick Collard Greens, we decided to
April 14, 2023
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Quick Collard Greens
Why this recipe works our quick blanch-and-sauté recipe for tough collard greens will give you the same tender results as long braising. Stemming the greens
April 14, 2023
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ROOT AND POTATO ROESTI WITH LEMON PARSLEY CRÈME FRAÎCHE
Why this recipe works roesti has its origins in Switzerland as a large golden-brown pancake of simply seasoned grated potatoes fried in butter. Wanting to
April 14, 2023
Veggies
CELERY ROOT, CELERY, AND APPLE SLAW
Why this recipe works with so much texture and flavor, this is a slaw you’ll want to have on your dinner table all year long.
April 14, 2023
I’m Brenda, your home cheff. Welcome to my Recipe Book!
I am a self-taught cook. I started cooking around 18 years old. I stood in the kitchen and watched my mother, who was my biggest inspiration at the time, cook.
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