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Bread
H.C.T.P. #4: Fresh Flour Tortillas
H.C.T.P. #3: He Who Spelt It, Dealt It
H.C.T.P. #2: Gotta Focaccia Them All
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Breakfast
The Grey Sky Buster: Hamburger Hash
Hipster-Certified Avocado Toast
I Can’t Think of a Shakshuka Pun!
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Easy Weeknight Dinners
You Can’t Be Depressedo When You Make Your Own Pesto
A Soup For All Seasons
The Most Misunderstood Dish of All: Risotto
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One Pot Meals
A Soup For All Seasons
The Most Misunderstood Dish of All: Risotto
Want Something Nice? Chicken and Rice
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Pasta and Noodles
You Can’t Be Depressedo When You Make Your Own Pesto
The Most Misunderstood Dish of All: Risotto
Straight Out The Freezer: Shrimp Scampi
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Salads
Strawberry (and Tomato) Fields Forever
My First Dish: Tomato-Basil Pasta Salad
Niçoise Salad: A Dish Made for Summer
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Sandwiches
I Need A Hero: The Italian-Style Deli Sandwich
God Damn! It’s the Croque-Madame
Sauces
You Can’t Be Depressedo When You Make Your Own Pesto
Lazy Cooks Unite! It’s Time For Weekday Sauce!
Side Dishes
The Comeback Kid: An Inspiring Look at the Jacket Potato
Snacks and Appetizers
What The Devil Happened To My Eggs?
Soup
A Soup For All Seasons
Member #2 of the Cold Soup Group: Meet Vichyssoise
Keeping It Cool With Summer Tomato Gazpacho
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Techniques
You Can’t Be Depressedo When You Make Your Own Pesto
A Soup For All Seasons
The Most Misunderstood Dish of All: Risotto
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