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Zucchini & Goat Cheese Tart with Thyme

This elegant tart features a buttery pastry base layered with a creamy goat cheese mixture, topped with thin ribbons of zucchini, a touch of lemon zest, and earthy fresh thyme. It’s baked until golden and slightly puffed, with beautifully caramelized edges and a rich, tangy filling that’s balanced by the fresh bite of zucchini.

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Greek Baked Chicken with Lemon, Potatoes & Oregano

This rustic Greek dish roasts bone-in chicken pieces with golden potatoes, drenched in a tangy mix of fresh lemon juice, garlic, olive oil, and oregano. As everything bakes, the flavors marry beautifully—the potatoes soak up the savory juices and caramelize, and the chicken develops a gorgeously crispy skin with tender, flavorful meat underneath.

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Orange-Miso Glazed Salmon with Sesame Snap Peas

Succulent salmon fillets are glazed with a bold mix of white miso, fresh orange juice, ginger, and a hint of maple syrup, then broiled or baked until caramelized and tender. On the side, crisp-tender snap peas are tossed in toasted sesame oil and garlic for a clean, nutty contrast. The result: a balanced dish that’s light, flavorful, and fast.

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Aleppo-Spiced Grilled Chicken with Pomegranate Glaze

This dish starts with chicken thighs or breasts rubbed in Aleppo pepper, cumin, garlic, and citrus zest, then grilled for a smoky finish. It’s lacquered in a pomegranate molasses glaze that’s both sweet and tart, creating a glossy, flavorful coating that clings to the charred exterior. The result? Smoky, tangy, and beautifully balanced chicken that pairs perfectly with herbed grains, yogurt dips, or flatbreads.

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Miso-Glazed Eggplant with Sesame Rice

In this dish, tender roasted eggplant halves are basted with a sweet-savory miso glaze and caramelized under a broiler until sticky and golden. Served over nutty sesame-scented rice, it’s a perfectly balanced plate—rich in umami, soft in texture, with a satisfying nuttiness from toasted sesame and the gentle bite of scallions.

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Puerto Rican Pernil (Roast Pork Shoulder)

Pernil is a slow-roasted pork shoulder marinated in a bold mix of garlic, oregano, citrus, and adobo spices, cooked until fall-apart tender with a crackly, crispy “chicharrón” skin on top. It’s traditionally served with arroz con gandules (rice & pigeon peas) and tostones. Every bite is juicy, garlicky, and deeply savory.

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Wild Mushroom & Truffle Risotto

This creamy risotto is cooked slowly with earthy wild mushrooms, finished with a touch of white truffle oil, and topped with freshly grated Parmesan. It’s deeply savory, luxuriously textured, and perfect with a glass of white wine. The gentle rhythm of stirring adds to the meditative joy of making risotto—worth every moment.

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