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  • Deviled Eggs

    Deviled Eggs

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    There are certain dishes that I don’t like until I make them myself. For example, this may come as a shock to you, but I used to hate–and I mean hate–macaroni and cheese. I know! But I grew up in a non-cheese household (longtime readers know that my dad hates cheese) so whenever I’d go…

  • Purple Cauliflower with Aioli

    Purple Cauliflower with Aioli

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    The other night I made a stew (post to come later in the week) but I started too late: it wouldn’t be ready until 10:30. “10:30?” yelped Craig. “But I’m starving.” It was 8 when he said this. I sprung to action. In a plastic bag on the table was a head of purple cauliflower…

  • How To Make Your Guests Love You In Five Short Steps

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    1. Buy Medjool dates, remove the pits. 2. Stuff each date with a square–or stick–of real Parmesan (1- by 1/4 inch) 3. Wrap each date with 1/3 a piece of bacon and secure with a toothpick. 4. Bake in a preheated oven at 450 degrees for 5 minutes, then turn with tongs and bake 5…