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The Recipe Index

Eggs & Dairy
Slow-Scrambled Eggs with Chorizo, Cheddar and Poblano Vinaigrette
Savory Spanish Bread Pudding

Grains
Farro Risotto with Artichoke Hearts and Parmigiano
Morning-After Oats with Maple, Pecan and Cranberry
Simple Polenta

Legumes
Smoky Lentil Soup with Andouille and Spinach
Bagna Cauda-White Bean Spread

Veggies
Caramelized Balsamic-Glazed Onions
Blue Cheese Parsnip-Potato Mash
Roasted Cauliflower
Poblano Rajas with Variations
Cucumber-Radish Salad
Creamy Cauliflower-Parsnip Soup

Fish & Shellfish
Quick Garlic Shrimp and Pasta for 2
Vietnamese Caramel-Braised Scallops (Ca Kho)

Meat & Poultry
Hoisin and Beer Braised Short Ribs
Traditional Pork Potstickers
Braised Lamb Shanks with Orange and Fennel
Eggplant Lamb and Mushroom Ragout

Condiments & Sauces
Ponzu (“Judo chop!”)
2-minute Blender Romesco

Sweets
Peanut Butter Mousse
Mango-Lime Curd
Chocolate-Hazelnut Sour Cream Ganache
Mexican Chocolate Pudding
Bomboloni all’Arancia (Orange-Scented Florentine Donuts) with Orange-Rum Custard
World’s Best Buttercream
Clementine Cake

Beverages
Clementine-Tequila Cocktail

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