Spaghetti all'Assassina (Assassin’s Spaghetti) – Was This the Original, “To Die For” Recipe?

There’s something a little bit suspicious about the origin story of this “to die for” pasta’s name. Sure, a customer jokingly asking the chef if they’re trying to “kill them” with this intensely flavored Spaghetti all'Assassina is sort of believable, but I’ve always felt like there was much more to...to read the rest of Chef John's article about Spaghetti all'Assassina please follow this link to become a member.)

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Miso Soup – In and Out

I don’t like to start a meal with soup. I much prefer to begin with something light, slightly acidic, and subtly bitter to get the taste buds going, and to further stimulate my appetite. Soups are usually filling, and there’s nothing worse, culinarily speaking, than...to read the rest of Chef John's article about Miso Soup please follow this link to become a member.)

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Three Cheese Ham Involtini – How to Make “Hamelloni”

There are lots of ways to reduce the amount of carbs in a recipe, but when it comes to stuffed pasta dishes, our options are limited. We could use thinly sliced vegetables like eggplant, or zucchini, but no matter how...to read the rest of Chef John's article about Three Cheese Ham Involtini please follow this link to become a member.)

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Chocolate Cereal Breakfast Bars – Better, Cheaper, and Way More Personal

When we were moving in, before the kitchen was set up, Michele and I would have a box of granola bars around for emergency snacking purposes, and while they served the purpose, every time I ate one I couldn’t help feel guilty since they’re never...to read the rest of Chef John's article about Chocolate Cereal Breakfast Bars please follow this link to become a member.)

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