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Capitano, Carlton: Chittara, clam sauce; or conchiglie, vodka sauce Hilary McNevin, contributor It’s a tie between the chittara (similar to spaghetti) with clam sauce and the conchiglie (shell pasta) with vodka sauce at Capitano. The salty-sweet molluscs in the clam dish work so well with the taut pasta. It’s right up my alley. And if my teenagers leave any venue asking when they can return for a particular dish – in this case, the conchiglie – I’m all in.

Scatter seeds in a single layer onto the baking sheet. Roast seeds for 25-35 minutes, until crisp, stirring after 15 minutes. Transfer to a paper towel and allow the seeds to cool completely before eating. To store, place seeds in a sealed container in the refrigerator.

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After weeks of trying to talk pastry chefs into taking her on without any formal training, Blé Sucré’s Fabrice Le Bourdat (formerly of the luxurious restaurant at the Hôtel Le Bristol, now baker of the city’s fluffiest, sugar-glazed madeleines) gave her a shot as an unpaid intern. “He said, ‘If you want to come in and work at four in the morning for free, sure!’” says Moko, laughing. Folding temperature-­controlled dough over and over again to make croissants wasn’t for her, though, so she decided to try restaurant pastry instead, and went to apprentice at Alain Senderens’ two-Michelin-starred Lucas Carton.

For recipe ideas, try out this delicious Wild Rice Pilaf With Butternut Squash, Cranberries, and Pecans, packed with fiber and antioxidants. Or, for a decadent yet simple summery dessert, make some Raw Ice Cream Tarts With Chocolate Sauce and Pecans.

This was our first time stopping/eating at the restaurant. I had a plate stacked with hot and sizzling braised bison ribs with a traditional wojapi sauce (Ojibwe word meaning “berry sauce”) and a bowl of green chile stew with tribal sourced hominy, potato, and New Mexico green chile. These two dishes reminded me of home as an indigenous chef, because I am familiar with all the ingredients. What was more recognizable were the authentic ingredients that speak volumes on ancestral memory and flavors of what real American cuisine is.

These green-hued nuts come from a tree that is native to western Asia, and evidence suggests that they were consumed as early as 7,000 BC. In Persia (now called Iran), pistachios symbolized wealth and high status, and in later years they were introduced to countries such as Greece, Italy, and Spain. As pistachios grow, the shell naturally cracks open halfway, making it quick and easy to reach the nut inside! Pistachios are lower in fat and calories than most other nuts, and are an excellent source of vitamin B6, which assists in the formation of hemoglobin, a molecule that helps carry oxygen in red blood cells. They are also the only nut that contain a high amount of carotenoids, which help contribute to eye health.

Preheat oven to 325 degrees. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper. Drain the seeds and place on a towel to pat dry; use the towel to remove any goo around the seeds, if possible.

Chuta can be used as an ingredient in bread, bakery products, cereals and confectionery products, the company said. It is currently developing protein fortified tortillas.

Heirloom tomatoes with tomatillo, pepitas, Anaheim chile, lime ricotta and olive oil at Confluence in Carefree. (Photo: Dominic Armato/The Republic)

Drake’s fruit tray requires pineapple, kiwis, oranges, bananas, and grapes. He had us at the Nivea chapstick, though. What a total softie.

Best restaurant dish for me this year may be the Agua Chile from Claro in Brooklyn. It was made with spiced cucumber juice, raw sepia or calamari, fresh cilantro and watermelon for a slight crunch. It was balanced and refreshing and a great first course to jumpstart the palate. The perfect summer dish.