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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Corned Beef and Cabbage

This St. Patrick’s Day Special only requires 15 minutes of prep, and makes your house smell awesome all day. Just make sure you don’t have other plans for your oven!

Read on for a Bonus Round: Horseradish Cream Sauce

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Crunchy Chicken Cutlets with Saffron Risotto

Shatteringly crisp chicken cutlets are paired with a creamy saffron risotto to make the perfect pairing in this Cotolette di Pollo e Risotto alla Milanese

This recipe, which hails from Milan, Italy contains a couple of great secrets that will serve you well in other recipes too, namely (1) How to nail the perfect chicken cutlet, and (2) How to make a perfect risotto without having to stir it for an hour.

Lastly, this looks complex but it’s actually not too hard – just detailed. Try this soon – the results speak for themselves.

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