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Lidia's Italian American Meatloaf
(adapted from from Lidia's Italy in America) Ingredients 2 cups cubed country bread, crusts on 1 cup milk 2 carrots 2 celery stalks 1...
George Zaras
Apr 81 min read
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Magic Custard Cake
This cake creates its own layers of soft sponge and creamy custard—like magic! Ingredients 1 cup unsalted butter, melted 4 cups milk,...
George Zaras
Mar 181 min read
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Chicken Pot Pie
For the Filling: 4 tbsp butter 1 small onion, diced 2 carrots, diced 2 celery stalks, diced 3 cloves garlic, minced 1/3 cup all-purpose...
George Zaras
Jan 292 min read
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Pork Birria Tacos
Ingredients 1 big pork shoulder (picnic or boston butt will work) Rendered lard (as needed, will depend on your roast) 4 dried guajillo...
George Zaras
Dec 17, 20242 min read
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Sourdough Stuffing
Ingredients: 1 boule sourdough bread, cut into 1-inch cubes (about 8 cups) 1/2 cup milk 1/2 cup of butter 1 pound Italian sausage 1 large...
George Zaras
Nov 22, 20242 min read
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Jacques Pépin's Mustard Chicken Thighs
Ingredients: 2-4 bone-in, skin-on chicken thighs (Plan for 1-2/person) Salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste 2 tablespoons Dijon...
George Zaras
Nov 4, 20242 min read
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Mom's Quiche Lorraine
Adapted from Julia Child. For this recipe, I use sourdough discard crust, but you can make any regular crust. I wouldn't recommend using...
George Zaras
Oct 7, 20242 min read
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Carrot Cake
This recipe is adapted from "Cake" by Maira Kalman and Barbara Scott-Goodman, with a few shortcuts and accommodations for my pantry....
George Zaras
Sep 30, 20242 min read
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Italian Crespelle Manicotti
This recipe is adapted from recipes from Lidia Bastianich . Ingredients: For the crespelle: 6 eggs 1 cup olive oil 2 cups flour 1 tsp...
George Zaras
Sep 23, 20242 min read
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Calabrian Chili Chicken Thighs
Ingredients: 2 bone-in, skin-on chicken thighs or leg quarters Salt Black pepper Garlic powder Turmeric Smoked paprika 2-3 tbsp Calabrian...
George Zaras
Sep 16, 20241 min read
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Homemade Pesto Pasta
Making pasta from scratch is easier than it seems, once you get the feel for it you'll never go back. We make double batches and freeze...
George Zaras
Sep 9, 20242 min read
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Charred Jimmy Nardello Pepper Pasta
This pasta is an easy weeknight staple using a fun alternative to red bell peppers. When we have an abundance of peppers in the summer,...
George Zaras
Aug 29, 20242 min read
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Quick Fridge Pickles
After a year on the waitlist, George and I had finally gotten a garden box in the Brooklyn Bears neighborhood garden! We went to the...
George Zaras
Aug 5, 20243 min read
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Aloo Bhindi (Potato Okra Curry)
Aloo Bhindi is typically a dry curry, meaning it is not saucy. I tend to end up making mine in between because I don't hold back on the...
George Zaras
Jul 29, 20242 min read
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Okra Fries
Recipe adapted from Chris Smith's "The Whole Okra" This is the quickest, easiest, and BEST way to prepare Okra. I would suggest making 2...
George Zaras
Jul 22, 20241 min read
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Okra Fries
Recipe adapted from Chris Smith's "The Whole Okra" This is the quickest, easiest, and BEST way to prepare Okra. I would suggest making 2...
George Zaras
Jul 8, 20241 min read
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Kale and Radicchio Slaw with Braised Daikon
Shred your radicchio and kale. Mix together sesame oil, Tamari sauce (soy sauce works), rice vinegar, and ground mustard. Toss in...
George Zaras
Jul 2, 20241 min read
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Jamie Oliver's Roasted Milk Chicken
Ingredients: 1 whole free-range chicken 1/4 cup unsalted butter 1/4 cup olive oil 1 cinnamon stick 1 head of garlic (yes, the whole head)...
George Zaras
May 6, 20241 min read
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Thoughts on Local Food Sustainability
Today, we're diving into the fascinating world of local food sustainability, specifically exploring the journey from farm to table. At...
George Zaras
May 6, 20241 min read
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