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  • Deep-Fried Duck Necks Are Delightful

    Deep-Fried Duck Necks Are Delightful

    I buy my ducks from the Asian market down the street. Not only is it the most economical choice, but it’s the most fun option. These ducks come with the head and neck attached, and the neck is a treat.


  • Hurry, Give Your Pizza a Cheesy Bottom

    Hurry, Give Your Pizza a Cheesy Bottom

    At this point in history, one would assume we have already explored the map of the world of pizza to its edges (which are probably stuffed with cheese). You can grill it, shave truffles on it, use cauliflower instead of dough, and jam the crust full of all kinds of weird crap. But a recent…


  • You Can Make Gnudi With Cheap Grocery Store Ricotta

    You Can Make Gnudi With Cheap Grocery Store Ricotta

    There’s a type of food writer who will insist certain recipes can’t be done without the best, most premium ingredients. I once read an article that said you shouldn’t even bother making a caprese without the finest bufula mozzarella (or, if you must, local cow’s milk mozzarella). This, in my not-so-humble but somewhat cheap opinion,…


  • Keep Cannoli Cream in Your Fridge at All Times

    Keep Cannoli Cream in Your Fridge at All Times

    Whether it’s a wedge of snacking cheese or a scoop of “I live alone” ganache, having a small treat available at a moment’s notice is good for everyone. The best treats taste great on their own but also play well with others for an excellent nosh. Since you can never have too many fridge-ready snacks…