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Shallot Tarte Tatin
Golden, caramelized shallots layered beneath buttery puff pastry — this shallot tarte tatin feels like something you’d find in a little countryside kitchen in France. Great for a quiet evening at home, serving it with whipped herbed goat cheese and a simple arugula salad. The kind of meal that feels both effortless and indulgent. Servings 2 Mis en Place 700 G Shallots,(about 1 ½ lb) peeled and halved lengthwise 3 Tbsp. Unsalted Butter 1 Tbsp. Olive Oil 2 Tbsp. Sugar 1 Tbsp
Serena Colella
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Marinated Olives
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Pumpkin Spice & Everything Nice
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Roasted Beets, Carrots & Radishes on Labneh
A platter of roasted vegetables never looked so pretty. Colourful beets, carrots, and radishes meet creamy labneh, with fresh herbs, warm...
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Half Moon Jamaica, Montego Bay
Welcome to Half Moon, Montego Bay—a place where paradise feels endless. Spread across 400 acres of sun, sea, and serenity, Half Moon has...
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Brown Butter Pumpkin Chocolate Chip Cookies
There’s something about the nutty richness of brown butter paired with pumpkin that makes these cookies taste like autumn in every bite....
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The Fall Edit:A Seasonal Guide to Fashion, Home and Rituals
There’s something magical about the first days of crisp air—the way sunlight drifts lower, leaves turn golden, and the world feels soft...
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Heirloom Tomato Martini
A refined twist on the classic martini — this Tomato Martini is made with clarified tomato water and finished with a whisper of basil...
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Classic Key Lime Pie
This is the quentessential classic Key Lime Pie — the kind made with sweetened condensed milk for that irresistibly creamy texture....
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Pasta with Pesto & Mozzarella di Bufala
A classic pesto pasta made bright with lemon, creamy with bufala mozzarella, and finished with fresh basil. Summer on a plate. Yield 4...
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Aug 172 min read
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New York City Guide
I’ve been visiting New York for over two decades, and it’s a city that never loses its magic for me. For years, it was our family’s New...
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Aug 126 min read
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Grilled Halibut with Charred Corn & Peach Salad
Succulent halibut fillets are grilled to perfection and served over a bed of charred lemon slices, infusing each bite with bright,...
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Wild Blueberry & Cornmeal Crumb Cake
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Ratatouille
A French classic, this rainbow ratatouille reimagines the traditional Provençal dish in vibrant, spiraled layers of zucchini, eggplant,...
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Jul 232 min read
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Grilled Zucchini & Pea Pasta Salad
A summery twist on pasta salad—smoky grilled zucchini and green onions tossed with sweet peas, crumbled feta, and loads of herbs. The...
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Zucchini Involtini
A delicate twist on a classic, these zucchini involtini are a celebration of summer’s simplicity and comfort. Thin ribbons of zucchini...
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Lemon Verbena Olive Oil Cake
Fragrant with citrus and herbaceous notes, this olive oil cake is a celebration of summer simplicity. Fresh lemon zest and lemon verbena...
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Tiramisu
There’s something quietly luxurious about a well-made tiramisu—espresso-soaked Savoiardi, a rich zabaglione, and a dusting of cocoa. This...
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Jun 152 min read
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Grilled Baby Gem Salad with Bacon, Dates & Blue Cheese
There’s a little spot in Santa Monica that makes the kind of salad you think about long after the meal is over—simple, but unforgettable....
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Lilac Syrup
Lilac season is brief—but oh so sweet. I love preserving a bit of that fleeting floral magic with this simple lilac syrup. It’s as...
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