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cherry shrub syrup
The word shrub is derived from the Arabic word sharab which means to drink. Shrubs were popular in 17th and 18th century Britain and were usually mixed in with rum or brandy. By adding a shrub to a cocktail, it creates depth and complexity.
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Fish Pasta
I don’t usually like leftover fish, but this changed my mind. Inspired by cacio e pepe, with flaked fish and capers, ready as fast as the pasta cooks.
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Creamy Baked Spaghetti with Leeks and Anchovies
A one-pot pasta so good I made it two days in a row. The anchovy cream adds depth and umami, even if you think you don’t like anchovies.
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Cabbage Rolls
An old-world dish my great-great-grandmother brought from Bohemia in 1892. Savoy cabbage, with its crinkled, loose leaves, makes the prep so much easier.
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Prawn Curry Soup
Brr, it’s cold out! Time to get a pot on the stove. Prawns, broccoli and rice in a coconut curry broth warmed with ginger. Ready in 30 minutes.
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Tuscan Soup (Zuppa Toscana)
Nothing like hot soup when there’s a storm outside. My take on the classic: Italian sausage and cauliflower in place of beans and potatoes, finished with Parmesan.
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Rustic Tomato Soup
All the comfort, none of the effort. Italian whole peeled tomatoes simmered with fennel salami, garlic and olives. Perfect with a grilled cheese sandwich.
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tofu curry (in a hurry!)
Did you know tofu comes in seven varieties (silken, medium, firm, fermented, and so forth)? I almost always buy the firm version as it keeps its shape and is super easy to stir-fry.
