Tuna Rangoon Trapizzini with Crushed Wasabi Peas

Tuna Rangoon Trapizzini with Crushed Wasabi Peas
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If the title above is confusing, I am convinced you are not alone. This is a confusing recipe. It draws on a lot of different dishes and it comes together like a fancy tuna sandwich. But you must trust me, these Tuna Rangoon Trapizzini are well worth your attention. I think this will be my picnic sandwich of choice all summer long. So what are you looking at? Well, you’re looking at a filling inspired by the American crab rangoon made with Japanese ingredients stuffed into a pizza/sandwich hybrid popular on the streets of Rome. You know, nothing crazy or anything.

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Curried Kidney Bean Patties with Coconut Collards

Curried Kidney Bean Patties with Coconut Collards and Pickled Cabbage
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I have written extensively about my love for veggie burgers. I’m a huge fan of the variety of grain and legume medley’s that fall under the veggie patty umbrella. I find them satisfying, totally crave-able, and nothing like a regular burger. And that is fine by me. My veggie burger cravings and burger burger cravings are not intertwined. In other words, I would never dream of subbing one for the other. They offer completely different eating experiences. These Curried Kidney Bean Patties for instance, in no way scratch a Big-Mac-style itch. But when I’m in the market for a toothsome veggie burger, they more than fit the bill.

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Baja Fish Taco Salad with Chili Tartar Sauce

Baja Fish Taco Salad with Chili Tartar Sauce
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I’ve always had a soft spot for the Baja Fish Taco. I think it has a lot to do with my fish and chip-heavy upbringing. I just can’t say no to beer-battered anything. Whenever I’m fortunate enough to find myself in a taqueria, I inevitably add a Baja Fish Taco to my order. I just can’t help it. And I would guess, neither can you. The Baja Fish Taco seems to be almost universally loved. But that won’t stop me from fiddling with it. Although to be fair, today’s Baja Fish Taco Salad is just a simple format change. What’s the point of improving upon perfection?

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Za’atar Crusted Chicken Thighs with Briny Farro Salad

Za'atar Crusted Chicken Thighs with Briny Farro Salad
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I’ve always been more of a thigh girl than a breast girl. I love saying this. Not only is it true but it also appeals to my inner five-year-old, whose sense of humor oddly intersects with that of a dirty old man. But thinly-veiled innuendos aside, I am telling the truth. I think chicken thighs are better than chicken breasts. I’m team dark meat all the way. But I still think the breast has a time and a place. I prefer chicken breast with caesar salad or in a club sandwich for instance. And I thought I preferred boob when it came to chicken Milanese, scallopine, and/or parmigiana but these Za’atar Crusted Chicken Thighs have given me pause.

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