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Category: Complete Meals

Medianoche Sandwiches

The perfect “midnight” snack, it’s easy to see how this sandwich became a staple of the Havana late night scene – after an evening of drinking, dancing and music, this is guaranteed to hit the spot. Also, they’re pretty darn good just for dinner.

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Posted on August 17, 2020February 5, 2024 by jamesbradfordgrayPosted in Complete Meals, Dinner Tonight, In the Kitchen, Inspiration, Latin, New World, Pork, RecipesLeave a comment

Authentic Pesto Genovese

This is it. The real thing. Made according to the very specific instructions of the Genoese Pesto Societies.

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Posted on July 14, 2020March 11, 2025 by jamesbradfordgrayPosted in Complete Meals, Dinner Tonight, In the Kitchen, Inspiration, Italian, Old World, Pasta, Recipes, Weeknight Dinners1 Comment

Bruschetta

This makes for a great appetizer or even a light dinner.

Follow these tips to elevate your brushetta game from great to magnificent.

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Posted on July 6, 2020February 17, 2025 by jamesbradfordgrayPosted in Complete Meals, Dinner Tonight, Inspiration, Italian, Mediterranean, Old World, Recipes, Sides and Salads1 Comment

Pasta with Parmesan, Sage and Brown Butter

Pasta. Sage. Brown Butter. Parmesan. That’s it.

This four ingredient pasta comes together in just a few minutes and is far greater than the sum of its parts.

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Posted on July 5, 2020February 5, 2024 by jamesbradfordgrayPosted in Complete Meals, Dinner Tonight, In the Kitchen, Inspiration, Italian, Old World, One Pot Wonders, Pasta, Recipes2 Comments

Charred Lemon Vinaigrette over Seared Ahi Tuna

Bright, piquant, light and refreshing; the perfect weeknight summer dinner. Serve with a roasted green vegetable and a glass of dry white wine and you’ve got yourself a real treat.

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Posted on May 7, 2020February 17, 2025 by jamesbradfordgrayPosted in Complete Meals, Dinner Tonight, In the Kitchen, Inspiration, Mediterranean, New World, Old World, Recipes, SeafoodLeave a comment

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Category: Complete Meals

Medianoche Sandwiches

The perfect “midnight” snack, it’s easy to see how this sandwich became a staple of the Havana late night scene – after an evening of drinking, dancing and music, this is guaranteed to hit the spot. Also, they’re pretty darn good just for dinner.

Authentic Pesto Genovese

This is it. The real thing. Made according to the very specific instructions of the Genoese Pesto Societies.

Bruschetta

This makes for a great appetizer or even a light dinner.

Pasta with Parmesan, Sage and Brown Butter

Pasta. Sage. Brown Butter. Parmesan. That’s it.

Charred Lemon Vinaigrette over Seared Ahi Tuna

Bright, piquant, light and refreshing; the perfect weeknight summer dinner. Serve with a roasted green vegetable and a glass of dry white wine and you’ve got yourself a real treat.

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Roasted Salmon with Mustard, Miso & Brown Sugar

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4 minute read

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Steak au Poivre with Apple Brandy Pink Peppercorn Sauce

Using Pink Peppercorns elevates this dish by contributing a fruity, floral depth while Himalayan Pink Salt provides a minerality which perfectly complements any cut of beef.

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