What is it?

(such as Vya or Noilly Pratt)

Recipes

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  Linguine with Clams, Bacon, and Tarragon

  It’s amazing how the addition of tarragon plays with our notion of classic linguine and clam sauce. The herb makes it feel lighter and more summery.

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  Guava Martini

  Look for pink guava juice to ensure that your martini has a lovely rosy glow.

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  Apricot-and-Herb-Stuffed Leg of Lamb

  Rolling the lamb around the filling means you get some of those bright flavors in just about every bite. For the best flavor, stuff the lamb the day before you…

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  Rosemary and Orange Slow-Roasted Duck

  No need to take out the thermometer for this recipe; the duck is simply roasted until falling-off-the-bone tender. If you have a convection oven, use it; the hot blowing air…

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  Acqua Pazza (Fish in Crazy Water)

  In this Italian dish, fish is gently poached in “crazy water” flavored with fennel, garlic, and tomato. Any firm, flaky white fish fillets will do.

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  Garlicky Shrimp and Tomatoes

  The combination of flavors in this robust dish is reminiscent of cioppino, San Francisco’s popular seafood stew. It’s not a mistake that raw garlic gets stirred into the sauce at…

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  Curried Parsnip and Apple Soup

  Apples that soften when cooked (like Empires, Jonathans, and McIntoshes) make a velvety puréed soup. Curry powder and fresh ginger give the soup a flavor boost, while the chive and…

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  Pumpkin-Quinoa Soufflé

  A perfect soufflé is a work of art: puffed, light as air, but here made more far more healthy and hearty with featherweight quinoa in the mix. However, have everyone…

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  Steamed Mussels with Lime & Cilantro

   

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  Recipe: Seared Scallops with Herb-Butter Pan Sauce

  If you're looking for a dish that's as easy as it is romantic, look no further. Seared scallops are quick-cooking, sweet, tender, mild, and delectable. Make these for Valentine's Day…