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Portobello Mushroom Tacos SERVES 4 1 tablespoon ancho chile powder 1 tablespoon New Mexico chile powder 2 teaspoons ground cumin 4 garlic cloves, finely chopped to a paste with ¼ teaspoon kosher salt ⅓ cup fresh lime juice ½ small red onion, roughly chopped ⅔ cup extra-virgin olive oil 6 portobello mushrooms (about 1½ pounds … Read more

Very few local dishes involve American cheese, which is somewhat surprising given our affection for canned meats and picnic condiments. One notable exception is the flying saucer, a molten cheese-oozing grilled sandwich that you’ll see sold at local fairs and Obon festivals (street fairs in honor of a Japanese Buddhist holiday) on the islands of … Read more

Makes 4 Benedicts Ingredients: Directions: How to Make Poached Eggs Once you get this down, you’ll be poaching eggs all the damn time. Ingredients: Directions: *And btw, if not using right away, put the just-​poached egg(s) into ice water. Once cooled down, poached eggs will keep for a couple of days in water in the … Read more

Many of the cuts of pork that we offer at Chi Spacca are the result of our wanting to use the entire animal. This recipe is borne of that goal. The shoulder blade chop, which comes, obviously, from the shoulder, fulfills the expectations of a typical pork chop, which comes from the loin. Putting a … Read more

Pressed and grilled maitake clusters, dressed with olive oil and vinegar, are a contender for any main dish. This is not just something that goes with a more familiar main protein as a side— these mushrooms will compete with any steak, chicken or fish. Whether farmed or wild, maitakes have so much flavor going on. … Read more

Spaghetti with clams is a classic and for a good reason: When done right, it’s a dish that is rich with nostalgia for anyone who has enjoyed summer days by the sea. (It also has been part of my repertoire longer than almost any other dish, since I first learned to cook it at the … Read more

No trip to Los Angeles, for me, is complete until I make a mandatory pit stop at this landmark burger restaurant. I don’t think I can mention their name, but I’m sure you can figure it out. Anyway, the sheer simplicity of the burger is what makes it so great—hot and freshly made to order … Read more

YIELD: 8 SKEWERS ACTIVE TIME: 25 MINUTES TOTAL TIME: 25 MINUTES These surf-and-turf skewers are spicy, tangy, and sweet. They are perfect for a festive summer barbecue when you want an alternative to the usual. It’s important when doing any kind of kebab that all of the ingredients cook at a similar rate, and the … Read more

YIELD: 4 SERVINGS ACTIVE TIME: 25 MINUTES TOTAL TIME: 25 MINUTES Ingredients FOR THE BREADCRUMBS:1 tablespoon unsalted butter2 teaspoons extra-virgin olive oil 1⁄4 teaspoon garlic salt1 cup panko breadcrumbs1 teaspoon minced fresh parsley FOR THE PASTA:Kosher salt1 pound spaghetti3 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil, plus more for drizzling 3 cloves garlic, thinly sliced Pinch of crushed … Read more

YIELD: 6 SERVINGS ACTIVE TIME: 20 MINUTES TOTAL TIME: 30 MINUTES These nachos are pretty much insane. They’re kind of a breakfast hash nacho mash-up, and I’m here for it. These are really fun to share with friends or if you just feel like having a super-indulgent weekend breakfast with the family. I advise that … Read more

By: Renae E. Wilson AUTHOR NOTES I think we all know by now that cooking for special dietary needs doesn’t have to be a sentence to flavorless, unexciting, “much to be desired” alternatives to the “real” things. It’s been so fun to see, work with, and learn from all the new books, products, and recipes … Read more

SWEDISH MEATBALLS Servings: 8 Ingredients: For the Meatballs1 pound ground beef 1 pound ground pork 3⁄4 cup onion, finely chopped 1 tablespoon garlic, minced 1⁄2 cup cheddar cheese, grated 4 ounces cream cheese at room temperature 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce 1 teaspoon sherry vinegar 1 tablespoon thyme fresh finely chopped 1 tablespoon parsley fresh, finely … Read more