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Kale with Garlic and Cranberries

Garlicky kale, a robust winter green, gains an unexpected twist with dried cranberries' saucy hits of tartness.
November 2007
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Rice and Noodle Pilaf with Toasted Almonds

Since sautéing orzo in butter gives it a nutty taste and toasting almonds makes them buttery, the two ingredients are perfectly complementary in this pilaf.
November 2007
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Roasted-Vegetable and Wine Sauce

This intense base is the secret to the full-bodied richness of the stew.
November 2007
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Apple Galette

Think of it as apples in the buff: Stripped of the usual apple-pie spices, the fruits' natural floral qualities really come through.
November 2007
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Bittersweet Chocolate Pecan Pie

Here we’ve taken pecan pie above and beyond its usual corn-syrupy incarnation. A layer of chocolate adds richness to the dessert while balancing its sweetness.
November 2007
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Pumpkin Stuffed with Vegetable Stew

This burnished pumpkin, filled with a fragrant stew, will have even meat eaters saying, “Who needs a turkey?”
November 2007
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Turkey Potpie with Cheddar Biscuit Crust

This recipe could easily become a year-round favorite—simply substitute supermarket rotisserie chicken for the turkey.
November 2007
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Spicy Green Salad with Manchego and Pears

The gutsy contrast of assertive greens with pears, Manchego, and pumpkin seeds lets guests know that this meal will be full of personality.
November 2007
travel + culture

Seattle: Eating My Way Through Little Saigon—Both of Them

The Vietnamese community in Seattle has grown so big that there are now two "Little Saigons."
07.09.07
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Summer Pudding with Blueberries and Raspberries

A little easy preparation, plus time, yields a gorgeous old-fashioned English dessert that showcases summer berries in the most glorious way.
July 2007
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