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Green Okonomiyaki
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Green Okonomiyaki

Okonomiyaki are savory, fried Japanese pancakes that are crisp on the outside and custardy at their core. They traditionally feature cabbage and pork, but this meatless version opts for spinach, zucchini and Napa cabbage. You’ll want to visit a Japanese market for the more unusual ingredients like Hondashi, Kewpie mayo, okonomiyaki sauce and dried shaved bonito, though truthfully you can pick and choose your preferred toppings (Hondashi and shaved bonito contain fish, so skip them if you’re serving vegetarians). The vinegary okonomiyaki sauce combines with the creamy mayo and umami-rich bonito for a playful topping that makes these pancakes truly unique. Leftovers make a great breakfast sandwich filling or snack; reheat at 375 degrees until warmed through, about 15 minutes.

1h2 pancakes
Sausages in Red Wine With Polenta
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Sausages in Red Wine With Polenta

1h4 servings
Chicken With Olives, Prunes And Capers
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Chicken With Olives, Prunes And Capers

1h 10mTwelve to fourteen servings
Black Bean Tacos With Avocado and Spicy Onions
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Black Bean Tacos With Avocado and Spicy Onions

Spicy pickled onions add brightness and tang to these hearty black bean tacos. The filling is a bit like chili but without the tomato, and perfect to wrap up in a tortilla. You can make the black beans up to 5 days ahead; they even freeze well. Then just warm them up, along with the tortillas, right before serving. The spicy onions will last for weeks in the fridge. Use them on everything: soups, salads, even grilled cheese sandwiches.

45m4 servings
Diane And Ed Muhlfeld's Breast Of Chicken With Prosciutto
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Diane And Ed Muhlfeld's Breast Of Chicken With Prosciutto

20mEight servings
Red-Chili-Braised Chicken With Potatoes And Mushrooms
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Red-Chili-Braised Chicken With Potatoes And Mushrooms

2h 45mFour servings
Five-Spice Short Ribs
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Five-Spice Short Ribs

2h 45m4 to 6 servings
Madame Chu's Clams in Black Bean Sauce
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Madame Chu's Clams in Black Bean Sauce

Grace Zia Chu was a gym teacher in China; in 1950's America, she became Madame Chu, a well-known Chinese-cooking expert whose Manhattan cooking classes and cookbooks initiated a whole generation of Americans in the mysteries of the stir-fry. This recipe, for a classic coastal meal of clams in black bean sauce, is an adaptation of one she wrote for "Madame Chu's Chinese Cooking School," published in 1975: very, very simple, and exceedingly delicious.

1h 30m4 servings
Fusion Coq Au Vin
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Fusion Coq Au Vin

1h 15m4 servings
Small Fried Meat Patties (Ijeh)
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Small Fried Meat Patties (Ijeh)

10m40 patties
Spicy, Garlicky Meatloaf
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Spicy, Garlicky Meatloaf

This meatloaf is as pungent and zesty as a meatball, but baked in that iconic, sliceable loaf form. A combination of chilies and sage add a spicy, earthy note, and a glaze of tomato paste and olive oil elevates a traditional dish away from its ketchup roots. The pine nuts are a visual cue: this is something a little different. And it tastes great the day after.

1h 40m6 to 8 servings
Sea Bass With Tomato Coulis, Basil and Asparagus
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Sea Bass With Tomato Coulis, Basil and Asparagus

35m4 servings
Fragrant Thai-Style Clams in Coconut Broth
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Fragrant Thai-Style Clams in Coconut Broth

The classic, highly aromatic Thai seasoning for seafood includes lemongrass, galangal, lime leaf, hot pepper and coconut milk. Spicy and refreshing, the bright-tasting broth is a mix of sweet, salty, sour and herbaceous. You may substitute mussels or prawns for the clams.

30m2 main course or 4 appetizer servings
Roast Pork With Gooseberry Sauce
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Roast Pork With Gooseberry Sauce

6 servings
Napa Cabbage 'steak'
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Napa Cabbage 'steak'

45m6 servings
Lamb Curry
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Lamb Curry

1h 15m4 servings
Braised Lamb Ribs With Lentils
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Braised Lamb Ribs With Lentils

2h 40m4 servings
Frankie Harding's Chicken or Shrimp Curry
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Frankie Harding's Chicken or Shrimp Curry

1h6 servings
Veal Stew Marengo
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Veal Stew Marengo

1h 45m4 to 6 servings
Bo Kho (Vietnamese Braised Beef Stew)
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Bo Kho (Vietnamese Braised Beef Stew)

Bo kho is a delicious Vietnamese pot-roasted beef stew, fragrant with lemongrass, star anise and cinnamon. When the meat is fork tender, carrots are added to complete the dish. If you wish, include turnips or daikon radish or potatoes. Serve it with rice, rice noodles or a freshly baked baguette.

1h 30m4 to 6 servings
Roast Cod With Black Bean Sauce
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Roast Cod With Black Bean Sauce

40m4 servings
Pepper-Crust Clam Pizza
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Pepper-Crust Clam Pizza

45mFour servings
Northern-Style Dumplings
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Northern-Style Dumplings

55m50 dumplings, or six to eight servings
Meat Loaf
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Meat Loaf

1h 30mEight to twelve servings