Linguine con le Vongolé (Linguine with Clams)

This Italian classic is simple and delicious.  It’s easy enough for a busy weeknight and elegant enough for a special dinner for two. 

It is satisfying and filling, yet light on both the wallet and the stomach.  Also, it’s guaranteed to keep the vampires away for a millennia or so.  What’s not to love?

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Chicken Saltimbocca

Rustic and timeless, this recipe is made savory with prosciutto and woodsy with sage, and is perfect for a fall weeknight dinner (or any weeknight dinner, for that matter). Less than an hour, start to finish.

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Steak with Avocado, Cucumber and Anchovy Vinaigrette 

Summer in SoCal this year kicked in the door and announced itself with a vengeance, with the mercury climbing into triple digits with little transition or warning.

What better time than to celebrate living in paradise?

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How to Cook Asparagus Perfectly

Asparagus isn’t properly appreciated because so often, it’s tortured and terribly overcooked. Perfect asparagus should be bright green and tender yet just a little snappy; it should retain a hint of firmness but be easy to bite through. Read on to learn the simple secrets to getting perfectly cooked asparagus every time.

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