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Extra Coconut Cake

Coconut cakes are, by definition, extra. They should be tall and fuzzy like an obnoxious angora sweater. Part of the charm of the coconut cake is in the layering—I’m a big fan of slicing each layer of cake horizontally to expose the inside, which then gets covered in frosting.

Vinegar Chicken With Crushed Olive Dressing

This tangy, turmeric-stained, sheet-pan chicken makes the most of the schmaltzy bits left behind on the pan, which is deglazed with fresh garlic, briny olives and a bit of water.

Tomato Tart with Garlic and Capers

I knew I wanted this to be a quick, throw-together affair. That meant no “salt the tomatoes to draw out the moisture,” no crust that needed to be chilled or rolled out, nothing to delay me from having crisp, cheesy crust with a simple layer of softened, jammy, garlicky tomatoes as soon as possible.

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Baked Shells

Less intensely indulgent than classic Baked Ziti and a lot less fussy than lasagna, in my old age this is sort of the only baked pasta I’m making these days. It’s got all the hits: pasta, cheese, sauce, but feels casual in a way that makes it possible to throw together for dinner tonight.

Chocolate Banana Bread

This version of banana bread is more cake than bread, and I wouldn’t be able to get away with saying “There’s banana in it, so it’s basically breakfast!” because no, this is not breakfast.

Pork Chop with Capers and Caramelized Cabbage

This recipe is simple, really existing to make the case that high quality meat, seasoned sparingly with salt and pepper is a true luxury.

Clam Chowder with Corn and Bacon

This clam chowder is more of the brothy, soupy, light and ethereal variety, ideal for the end of summer and beginning of fall, but would happily take you into the winter months, too.

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“The filling is juicy, salty, tangy, tender and full of so many…tomatoes. Add some garlic and capers and a bit of crushed red pepper flake, if you like. There’s also olive oil, salt and pepper, and when you take it out of the oven, a small tiny splash of vinegar. That’s really it.”

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The New Cookbook

Today is , and we have a new website

Extra Coconut Cake

Vinegar Chicken With Crushed Olive Dressing

Tomato Tart with Garlic and Capers

More Recipes

Baked Shells

Chocolate Banana Bread

Pork Chop with Capers and Caramelized Cabbage

Clam Chowder with Corn and Bacon

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It’s time to make Something From Nothing

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Buttered Oat Cake with Summer Fruits

“The filling is juicy, salty, tangy, tender and full of so many…tomatoes. Add some garlic and capers and a bit of crushed red pepper flake, if you like. There’s also olive oil, salt and pepper, and when you take it out of the oven, a small tiny splash of vinegar. That’s really it.”

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