Dave Pasternack is probably best known for introducing crudo, Italian-style raw fish, to American palates. Think of it as sashimi with an Italian soul. I have eaten this Albacore Tuna Crudo at Dave's restaurant, Esca, hundreds of times and never...
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Rock shrimp are delicious, forgiving, and so easy to cook with. Peppers and corn are the essence of summer eating, and when you combine them with rock shrimp and fettuccine you end up with the perfect, hassle-free summer dinner....
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Dave Pasternack, with whom I wrote The Young Man and the Sea, has a real knack for combining two or three ingredients into something unique and delicious. Take this grilled shrimp dish for example. I love the combination of grilled...
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Working with Dave Pasternack on The Young Man and the Sea taught me how good seemingly plebian flounder can be if it's fresh and prepared well. This recipe for pan-fried Flounder with Beets and Sugar Snap Peas will have you...
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After writing The Young Man and the Sea, I had a keen appreciation for Dave Pasternack's ability to combine fish or shellfish with pasta in ingeniously simple fashion. This recipe for Tagliatelle with Shrimp and Peas is easy, delicious, and...
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