Today's Cook the Book recipe is for Risotto with Shiitake Mushrooms and Peas. Before you balk at the notion of cooking a single serving of this notoriously laborious rice dish (all that stirring!), consider how relaxing it would be if...
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Saltimbocca literally means "jump in the mouth," and the classic Italian dish really is so delicious that it seems to leap off the plate and onto the tongue. Traditionally made from a cutlet of veal topped with prosciutto and pressed...
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I don't know about you, but the first time I tried to cut up a fresh mango I ended up with a pulpy mess. I tried to peel it like a potato with a vegetable peeler and then dice the...
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One of the easiest dishes to prepare when you are dining alone is a big salad. Take out a mixing bowl, whisk up some dressing, and rummage through the fridge to see what ingredients inspire you. Since you're not sharing,...
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Wait! Don't reach for that frozen dinner that is sure to be soggy, flavorless, and dull. And don't order a pizza, either. Just because you're dining alone doesn’t mean you have to settle for anything less than absolutely delicious. Today's...
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