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Pan-Sautéed Zucchini With Red Onion and Thyme - 08/26/2010

Seasoned and cooked like ratatouille but featuring zucchini.

Green Beans With Warm Tomato Vinaigrette - 08/19/2010

A favorite way to use the best of summer's New Jersey tomatoes.

Potato Salads - 06/24/2010

Tossed with mustard vinaigrette or mayonnaise, it's a summer favorite.

Julienned Zucchini - 06/10/2010

Use a food processor to turn zucchini into delicate julienned little matchsticks that are quick to pan cook with butter.

Chili Mac - 04/08/2010

From Cook's Country Best Potluck Recipes by the Editors at America's Test Kitchen.

Tabbouleh - 03/25/2010

A cracked wheat, parsley and chopped vegetable salad. Big flavor and very satisfying.

Salmon Gefilte Fish - 03/16/2010

A Passover tradition made with fresh and smoked salmon.

Flageolets With Garlic - 12/24/2009

Small, tender dried French beans are slow-simmered with thyme and garlic.

My Christmas Dinner, With Recipes - 12/17/2009

A menu and recipes for Christmas dinner.

The Cheese Course - 12/10/2009

A restaurant cheese course may be intimidating to create for yourself. Help from a first-rate cheese monger is essential.

Tomato Crisp - 11/26/2009

Turn juicy cherry tomatoes into a savory side dish.

Broccoli Romanesco With Parmesan - 11/12/2009

A cross between broccoli and cauliflower, this winter vegetable gets added flavor from garlic and Parmigiano-Reggiano cheese.

Applesauce For Grownups - 10/08/2009

Complex, sweet and best when made with in-season apples.

Roasted Asparagus With Garlic Chips - 10/01/2009

Plain roasted asparagus gets more personality with crispy, golden garlic chips.

Steamed Potatoes With Dill - 08/27/2009

The better the potatoes the more flavorful this dish.

Broccoli With Garlic - 08/27/2009

A simple and quick way to cook one of our most popular vegetables.

Making City Pizza - 08/13/2009

Tips on technique, hardware and ingredients for making pizza at home.

Red and White Lemon Cole Slaw - 07/09/2009

A light lemon dressing is added to red and white shredded cabbage.

Toasted Barley-Onion Pilaf - 04/30/2009

A great make-ahead side dish that is wonderful with lamb or poultry. Toasting the barley gives it a nutty taste and the onion almost disappears. But it's not quick to make: like many grains it takes about an hour to cook.

Baking Powder Biscuits - 04/09/2009

An easy and perfect foundation for strawberry shortcake or to serve alongside a baked ham.

Chicken Soup - 04/02/2009

From Soup, A Way of Life, by Barbara Kafka.

Vegetable Tagine - 02/12/2009

A spicy Moroccan vegetable stew, from Art of The Slow Cooker, by Andrew Schloss.

Italian White Beans With Pancetta - 02/12/2009

A country style slow braise of beans, topped with goat cheese. From Not Your Mother's Slow Cooker Cookbook by Beth Hensperger and Julie Kaufmann.

What's In Season: Potatoes - 01/15/2009

Potatoes get a bad rap for being all carb and no flavor. They're delicious year-round and one of the most versatile vegetables.

Chick Peas and Spinach With Lemon - 01/01/2009

Big flavor and quick to cook with ingredients from the pantry.

Roasted Bacon - 12/18/2008

Roasted in the oven while you make the rest of breakfast, this method of cooking bacon also keeps you from spattering your whole kitchen.

Last Minute Holiday Entertaining - 12/18/2008

Suggestions for last minute menus and recipes for the upcoming holidays.

Baked Pears - 12/18/2008

A simple baked pear can be the treat at breakfast or as dessert at the end of a meal.

Special Feature: Cooking on a Budget - 12/16/2008

Looking to save on food costs … but you still want to eat well? The City Cook can help with advice, recipes, tips for setting up a basic kitchen, and smart places to buy ingredients.

Ratatouille - 10/02/2008

A traditional French mix of peppers, eggplant, tomatoes and zucchini. Serve hot or cold.

Fall Cooking: Pilafs - 09/25/2008

A perfect pantry meal for city cooks.

Quinoa Pilaf With Carrots and Tomato - 09/25/2008

Quick to cook, a healthy high-protein grain, and a mild and nutty companion to just-made or leftover vegetables.

Welsh Rabbit - 09/04/2008

Welsh rabbit or Welsh rarebit? Either way, this traditional cheese dish makes a satisfying snack or lunch. From Fat, by Jennifer McLagan.

Glazed Carrot Puree with Fresh Ginger - 07/10/2008

From The Food Life, a memoir and cookbook by Fairway's Steven Jenkins, with recipes by Mitchel London.

Pasta With Chopped Spinach and Fresh Ricotta - 12/27/2007

A quick weekday pasta made with a box of frozen spinach and fresh ricotta cheese.

Cinnamon Buns - 12/13/2007

A special breakfast treat with sweet, cinnamon and yeasty flavor.

Pizza Dough - 10/18/2007

A simple and classic yeast pizza dough that includes some whole wheat flour. Makes enough for two 10-inch pizzas, or use half the dough for home-made pretzels.

A City Slice, Cooked At Home - 10/18/2007

Making your own pizza is easy, fun and delicious -- it even can be healthy -- and you don't need a coal-fired oven in your city kitchen.

Zucchini Frittata - 10/17/2007

Easy and quick to make, this vegetable-intensive frittata is less eggy and more substantial thanks to the addition of a little Bisquick.

Simple Tomato Sauce - 05/24/2007

This simple tomato sauce may cook in less than 20 minutes but it's still full of robust flavor. Using San Marzano canned tomatoes makes a difference.

What's in Season: Mangoes - 03/12/2007

Mangoes are one of the first grocery signs that spring is about to arrive in New York.

Everyday Meal: Roast Chicken, Asparagus and Salad - 02/01/2007

This meal is for two persons. The menu is roast chicken, oven-roasted asparagus, a simple romaine salad, and cheese. If you're feeding more people, just increase the quantities of everything for the number of servings you need. On your way home, stop at your favorite market and using the ingredient list as a grocery list, buy what you need. Go home. Turn on the oven to 350º , the TV to the news, and pour yourself a glass of wine. Begin.