You can fiddle around with the amount of anchovies and crushed red pepper according to what makes you happy. The roasted peppers are nice and I bet there is an open jar of them on your refrigerator door waiting to be used. Makes 2 serving ¼ pound (i.e. ¼ box) spaghetti or linguine 2 tablespoons olive oil 4 anchovy fillets 2 small cloves garlic, thinly...
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Raggedy edges and funky shape give these pita chips a little oomph. Heat the oven to 350° F. Split 2 rounds of whole wheat pita bread (the pocket kind, not the flat kind) into top and bottom rounds. Tear the rounds into rough, chip-size pieces and spread them out on a baking sheet. Pour a little olive oil into one palm then rub your palms together. Toss...
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Traditionally, hummus gets its sesame hit from tahini. Here the tahini gets a boost from sesame oil. Hummus also makes a great sandwich on pumpernickel bread with sliced cucumber, tomato and sprouts. Serve the hummus with Jigsaw Pita Chips. Makes 1 1/2 cups 1 can (15 1/2 ounces) chickpeas, rinsed and drained 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice 1 tablespoon...
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A lot of people ask me for my guac recipe. I don’t have one, so I made one up. There are so many variables in guacamole, from the avocados themselves, to the spiciness of your chiles to how much cilantro you like (or don’t like). But in the end, I think it all comes down to lime juice and salt. In both cases, don’t be shy. Makes about 1 1/2 cups 2 small...
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This is a dinnertime standby for us. The only constant is the string beans— for the onion hit, you can use leek, scallion, onion, garlic, shallot or any combination thereof. Substitute broccoli, Brussels sprouts or peas for the cauliflower. Everything cooks together in one pan, so the flavors have a chance to blend and mellow. This can last a few days in...
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Yet another option for chicken you may have hanging around after roasting a chicken or buying a rotisserie chicken. Quesadillas are lightning-fast to put together, can be prepared in advance and are universally loved. In other words, they are ideal for entertaining, especially larger groups. Make life simple by using canned black beans and bottled...
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