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Recipe: Marinated Artichokes and Hearts of Palm

Stores sell marinated artichokes, so why not marinated artichokes and hearts of palm? They’re both mild vegetables that contribute more texture than taste, and they absorb the flavor of a marinade beautifully. You do need firm hearts of palm which … Continue reading

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Recipe: Creamy Artichoke Pasta

Taverna Novo, a rustic Italian restaurant in my home town, makes a delicious creamy artichoke pasta. Here is my take on it, and it’s pretty good. The secret is frozen artichoke hearts, from our friends at Trader Joe’s. Makes 2-3 … Continue reading

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Best way to cook artichokes

My wife brought home two of those giant globe artichokes and asked me to cook them. Due to price, they required more than cursory preparation so I took to the internets and compared many recipes and methods. One thing I … Continue reading

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Let’s have more menus like this one!

When I saw the menu for Downtown City Tavern in Glens Falls NY, I changed my dinner plans and drove there immediately. What got my attention? A Caesar salad made with kale, instead of romaine, and studded with fried cubes … Continue reading

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