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DJ BBQ’s Tomato Pie

Try this Tomato Pie recipe from the cookbook Fire Food. I spent my summers in Virginia Beach, where me and my grandaddy would fish in the Atlantic Ocean, and me and my grandma would do fish fries and clam bakes. This tomato pie is the perfect side dish for all the above. It also makes…

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DJ BBQ’s Next-Level Lamb Wrap

Try this Next-Level Lamb Wrap recipe from the cookbook Fire Food. Lamb is easily one of my favorite meats to cook and lamb fat is the best. There is no better flavor in my opinion. It’s quite common to cook a leg of lamb or shoulder in the oven. But how about smoking one…

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Summer Entertaining Ideas: 5 Foolproof Ways To Host An Outdoor Party

With lots of sunny weekends coming up, it’s a great time to start planning.

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Tahini Flatbread

If you don’t have a stand mixer, just knead the dough on the counter for 8 to 10 minutes until it’s smooth and elastic. This flatbread can also be grilled or fried, if preferred.

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Roasted Eggplant With Zhoug

The cook time of your eggplants will vary, depending on their size. To test doneness, gently poke the eggplant; there should be no resistance under the skin.

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Cod With Coriander Seed

Briefly searing the cod gives it a nice golden crust and helps the fish keep its shape while cooking.

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Frangipane And Rhubarb Tart

This recipe calls for a 9″-square tart pan, but any similar size tart pan with a removable bottom will work.

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Spring Riis Cocktail

This Spring Riis cocktail is made with snap pea-infused gin.

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Hummus With Charred And Raw Asparagus

Home-cooked chickpeas are preferred to canned for this recipe but, if you’re in a rush, canned will do. Be sure to rinse the chickpeas thoroughly before preparing the hummus.

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Ask A Chef: Panzanella Salad

Chef Brian Luptak of The Acorn shares his recipe for Panzanella Salad. Q: The panzanella salad at The Acorn in Vancouver was one of the most satisfying salads I’ve ever had. The bread was crispy yet chewy, the tomatoes, delicious, and a smoky flavor topped it all off. Can you…

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How To Cook Thai Food At Home

Chef Nuit Regular shares her go-to recipes and best advice.

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Northern-Style Green Curry With Steamed Sticky Rice

Chef Nuit Regular of popular Thai restaurants Sukothai, Khao San Road, Sabai Sabai, Pai and Kiin, shares her recipe for Northern-Style Green Curry With Steamed Sticky Rice. If your coconut milk is emulsified, place it in a bowl, refrigerate until it begins to firm up, then scoop the firmer portion…

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Tom Yum Soup

Chef Nuit Regular of popular Thai restaurants Sukothai, Khao San Road, Sabai Sabai, Pai and Kiin, shares her recipe for Tom Yum Soup. Whisk tom yum paste with a bit of water to help loosen, which will make it easier to add to the broth.

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Thai Chicken Laab Salad Wraps

Chef Nuit Regular of popular Thai restaurants Sukothai, Khao San Road, Sabai Sabai, Pai and Kiin, shares her recipe for Chicken Laab Salad Wraps. These salad wraps make a great appetizer, but this recipe is equally delicious as a main, served over steamed sticky rice.

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Thai Pandan Leaf Iced Tea

Chef Nuit Regular of popular Thai restaurants Sukothai, Khao San Road, Sabai Sabai, Pai and Kiin, shares her recipe for Pandan Leaf Iced Tea. Pandan leaves can be found at any Asian grocery store. If you’re having trouble finding dried butterfly pea flowers, they’re easy to buy online.