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What can I do with fresh figs?

Posted Thursday, September 13, 2007 12:11 PM

Q: What can I do with fresh figs? They’re in season, but I have no idea how to prepare them. A: Delicate, juicy figs are one of those summer/early fall delicacies designed by Nature to be eaten in their natural state. After a light washing, nip the stem-y

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London broil--what is it?

Posted Wednesday, August 15, 2007 12:46 PM

Q. I just made a killing at the grocery store on London broil but I'm not sure how to cook it. Any suggestions? A: Technically, “London broil” isn’t a cut of meat—it’s a preparation of marinated steak (usually flank) cooked medium rare. However, some

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Flavor Saver: Adding zing to a dish

Posted Thursday, May 17, 2007 11:17 AM

Q: How can I add flavor (beyond salt and pepper) to a dish that tastes kind of....flat? A: There's nothing worse than slaving over a dish--from procuring every perfect ingredient to putting it all together--only to realize at the end of all that work

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About Nest Colleen

I am a writer with OCD—Obsessive Culinary Disorder. I'll drive three hours for the perfect almond croissant, and spend countless hours in the kitchen noodling around with whatever recipe or ingredient I'm currently in love with. Ethnic grocery stores, supermarkets at off-peak hours, schmancy food emporiums and farmer's markets are my Madison Avenue. I'm also the author of "The Mere Mortal's Guide to Fine Dining: From Salad Forks to Sommeliers, How to Eat and Drink in Style Without Fear of Faux Pas".


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