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Almost-From-Scratch Corn Tortillas
Here is a relatively easy project that can deliver what may be the best tortillas you’ve ever had: Masa harina mixed with water and a little fat, left to rest for a while, then pressed and griddled. The recipe makes 12 to 16, enough for a taco party.

Hearty Duck And Wild Rice Soup

Citrus-Cured Gravlax With Toasted Fennel Seeds

Crispy Pork Bits With Jerk Seasonings

Chestnut and Wild Rice Bisque

My Favorite Tomato Recipe

Chipotle Gazpacho
Chipotle contributes heat and smoke to this beautiful blender gazpacho.I love the smoky heat of chipotles in this gazpacho. Cucumber and avocado are garnishes that are both cooling and soothing.

A La Cote Saint-Jacques's Gazpacho With Shrimp And Zucchini Mousse

Parmesan Crackers
These are dainty little cheese crackers with a pungent, meaty, Parmesan edge. It is that extra step of browning the crackers in a hot oven that lends them so much character. It caramelizes the cheese, giving it an earthy, almost porcinilike intensity. That and using good Parmigiano-Reggiano are the secrets to success. The technique, no rolling pin necessary, is child's play. The result is resolutely adult -- especially when you serve them with wine.

Summer Squash, Tahini and Yogurt Dip
Just when I thought I would never find anything new to do with the two small summer squash that were lingering in my refrigerator I came across this dish in Paula Wolfert’s book “The Cooking of the Eastern Mediterranean.” A simple combination of cooked squash, drained yogurt, garlic and tahini, it’s another example of how you can make yogurt dips with just about any vegetable.

Matzo Krimsel

Buckwheat Crackers With Sesame
Buckwheat contributes an earthy, nutty flavor to these crackers. Try them with smoked salmon.

Creamed-Mushroom Bruschetta With Caramelized Onions
Start by making the caramelized onions. These take a great deal of time. The onions here, barely slicked with neutral oil, surrounded by sweet wine, can take up to 30 minutes to achieve the excellence you are looking for. You stir and stir and stir.

Blender Gazpacho With Celery, Carrot, Cucumber and Red Pepper
In a classic gazpacho all of these vegetables except the tomatoes are cut into fine dice and served as accompaniments to the puréed tomato base. In this version, I blend everything together into what is essentially a tangy, pungent vegetable smoothie. You can serve this in glasses or in bowls. I like the tarragon garnish.

Pickled-Zucchini Gazpacho

Smoked Salmon Pate

Smoked Salmon And Potato Terrine With Veal Demi-Glace

Smoked-salmon mousse with black- bread toasts and salmon caviar

Morels Stuffed With Wild Rice

Fern Berman's Ginger And Lentil Soup

Golden Gazpacho With Chilies and Shrimp

Smoked Salmon With Creamed Spinach and Poached Egg

White Gazpacho With Preserved Lemon

Gazpacho sans Bread
The base for this gazpacho is almost classic. It differs from traditional Andalusian gazpacho only in that it contains no bread, which is what gives the authentic dish its unique texture. But the flavor is the same – ripe tomato blended with vinegar, onion, garlic, and olive oil. Keep it in a pitcher in the refrigerator and enjoy a few days of soup.