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Carpaccio? Pass the Radishes!

Obviously, we love cooking. At the CIA, it’s in our shared DNA to boil, braise, baste, and bake. But when it comes to realizing the full potential of our ingredients, especially fresh fruits and vegetables, raw is sometimes the answer. If you’ve been to a grocery store or farmers’ market […]

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Vegetable Carpaccio

Makes 6 servings Ingredients Berbere Drizzle 1 tablespoon sesame oil 2 tablespoons safflower oil 1 tablespoon Dry Berbere Spice Blend  Garlic Drizzle 1 teaspoon lemon juice 2 teaspoons water 2 garlic cloves Sea salt, to taste 3 tablespoon safflower or olive oil 1 kohlrabi (see note), peeled 1 watermelon radish, […]