Homemade Chicken Nuggets recipe

There’s a universal truth that every parent eventually discovers: the magnetic, almost mythical pull of the chicken nugget. My own moment of reckoning came on a Tuesday afternoon when my …

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Spicy Beef Tacos recipe

There’s a clear dividing line in the history of my family’s kitchen: Before Spicy Beef Tacos, and After Spicy Beef Tacos. For years, our “taco night” was a predictable affair …

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Deep-Fried Fish recipe

There is a sound that, to me, is the epitome of comfort food: the violent, energetic sizzle of battered fish hitting hot oil. It’s a sound that promises a shatteringly …

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Spicy Seafood Recipe

There are certain meals that feel like an event, a celebration in a bowl. For me, this Spicy Seafood Cioppino is at the top of that list. I first made …

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Grilled Avocado recipe

I’ll be honest, the first time a friend suggested we throw avocados on the grill at a summer BBQ, I was deeply skeptical. To me, an avocado was a sacred …

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Pan-Fried Lamb recipe

Of all the culinary revelations I’ve had in my kitchen, discovering the sheer, unadulterated joy of a perfectly pan-fried lamb chop ranks among the absolute best. For years, I reserved …

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