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BROTHY BEANS WITH ROASTED TOMATOES

When it comes to beans, people often feel like they need to be extra, paired with many ingredients, and fussed over—often feeling that beans have no flavor. However, when given just a bit of love (like in these brothy beans), the taste and texture of beans are unmatched.  THE MAGIC OF BROTHY BEANS Cooking beans… […]

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Basil Mayo | Cooking Component

Mayo is a newer condiment to my repertoire, but I can’t seem to get enough now. Mayo helps create creamy dressings, spreads, and dips. And while I’ll usually make a homemade version, I also adore just gussying up a bit of premade mayonnaise. The easiest way to do this is to add a bit of… […]

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CHEDDAR CORN FRITTERS WITH BASIL MAYO

A certain kind of magic happens when you combine vegetables with a bit of binding and fry them until golden and crisp. Think of a solid okonomiyaki with cabbage, a hearty potato latke, a crispy pakora, or these delightful corn fritters. The combination always hits the spot.  MY CORN FRITTER CRITERIA While I’ll gladly eat… […]