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CAULIFLOWER CHEESE + CHILE STUFFED ROTI

CAULIFLOWER CHEESE + CHILE STUFFED ROTI

I love a stuffed paratha as much as the next Indian, but when life feels too short to make them, I prefer to make these, much quicker stuffed rotis. I tend to stuff them with whatever can be foraged from the fridge, which is how I found this strange and wonderful...

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SQUASHED TOMATO UTTAPAM

SQUASHED TOMATO UTTAPAM

This dish is dedicated to making your snack times brilliant: uttapam is a cross between a pancake and a crumpet, to which you can add any vegetables. I am partial to squashed tomatoes, sweet caramelized onions, and the odd chile, and I am also not averse to Cheddar...

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HOMEMADE PAPADUMS WITH TOMATO MASALA

HOMEMADE PAPADUMS WITH TOMATO MASALA

I love a tower of restaurant papadums and a parade of chutneys as much as the next woman, but they can be overly greasy and salty. These papadums are neither, and you can make them at home in huge, family-sized rounds. Or, if you’re not into sharing, you can make lots...

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Pizza with Broccoli Raab and Mozzarella

Pizza with Broccoli Raab and Mozzarella

MAKES ONE 12- TO 14-INCH PIZZA, SERVING 2 OR 3 There’s a generous amount of broccoli raab—seasoned the classic Southern Italian way with garlic, olive oil, and red pepper flakes—topping this pizza. I don’t think pizza needs tomato sauce to be pizza, but if you’re...

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Pizza Dough

Pizza Dough

MAKES ENOUGH FOR TWO 12- TO 14-INCH PIZZAS, EACH SERVING 2 OR 3 This is a very easy, no-hassle dough. I use a little more than half whole wheat flour for it; you can vary the proportions and see what you like. It’s an easy dough to work with, just a little bit sticky...

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Whole Wheat Pâte Brisée

Whole Wheat Pâte Brisée

MAKES TWO 9-INCH PIE CRUSTS This is a classic, buttery French pastry dough based on a recipe by Chicago-based French pastry chef Jacquy Pfeiffer. Instead of using entirely all-purpose flour, I use half whole wheat flour, resulting in a rich pie crust with a nutty,...

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Pineapple Carrot Bread

Pineapple Carrot Bread

PREP: 15 minutes | COOK: 50 minutes | YIELD: 9 x 1-inch slices Carrot cake is one of my all-time favorite desserts to indulge in. Throwing in pineapple just sweetens the deal by adding an entirely new flavor. This might be my new favorite treat to enjoy on occasion. 2...

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Mediterranean Panini

Mediterranean Panini

PREP: 10 minutes | COOK: 4-6 minutes | YIELD: 2 servings Who wouldn't want to dine on delicious panini complete with sun-dried tomatoes, olives, mozzarella, spinach and toasted bread? Best of all, these quality ingredients provide the nutrients the body needs to...

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