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Discover the best food, farms, and dining in the Hudson Valley, Berkshires, and Litchfield Hills. Rural Intelligence shares local restaurant reviews, seasonal recipes, and stories celebrating regional flavor.

Hudson & Packard Makes the Case for Detroit Pizza in Poughkeepsie — All photos courtesy Hudson & Packard

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Hudson & Packard Makes the Case for Detroit Pizza in Poughkeepsie

Chef Charlie Webb brings a CIA-honed palate to his hometown pizza style.

By Marie Doyon

Recipe: Sylvia Becker's Shakshuka

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Recipe: Sylvia Becker's Shakshuka

Whether you need brunch, lunch or dinner, shakshuka is the ideal meal.

By Lisa Green

Recipe: Extra Crispy Chicken Schnitzel

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Recipe: Extra Crispy Chicken Schnitzel

Panko makes all the difference in this crispy and juicy chicken schnitzel.

By Katy Sparks

Recipe: Julia Turshen's Eighth Avenue Ropa Vieja — Melina Hammer

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Recipe: Julia Turshen's Eighth Avenue Ropa Vieja

You'll want to know more about Julia Turshen's new cookbook, featured in our Books section this week. Here's one of her recipes.

By Lisa Green

Recipe: Buttermilk And Almond Flour Scones

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Recipe: Buttermilk And Almond Flour Scones

The small portion of almond meal gives these scones a lovely nutty flavor.

By Katy Sparks

Recipe: The Counterintuitive, 100% Failsafe French Fry

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Recipe: The Counterintuitive, 100% Failsafe French Fry

Chef Lisa Fielding actually used to buy frozen fries...until she came across this way of making them.

By Lisa Fielding of Secret Ingredients

Recipe: Roasted Winter Squash with Ancho Chili, Sage And Tamari Shiitakes

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Recipe: Roasted Winter Squash with Ancho Chili, Sage And Tamari Shiitakes

Powerful and complementary flavors enhance a simple weeknight meal or dinner salad.

By Katy Sparks

KorPot: Korean Cuisine — And Korean Only — Comes To Dutchess County — Photos courtesy of KorPot

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KorPot: Korean Cuisine — And Korean Only — Comes To Dutchess County

Don't look for sushi here. KorPot offers an authentic Korean menu.

By Marie Doyon

Recipe: Chocolate Ganache With Dried Cranberries

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Recipe: Chocolate Ganache With Dried Cranberries

These chocolate squares are rich and elegant, not to mention simple to make.

By Lisa Green

Confectionary Art: Mamie Brougitte Cakes Are Stunning Masterppieces

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Confectionary Art: Mamie Brougitte Cakes Are Stunning Masterppieces

Marion Attal combines artistry and alchemy in her edible showpieces.

By Lisa Green

Recipe: Festive Deviled Eggs With Smoked Salmon, Sumac And Chives

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Recipe: Festive Deviled Eggs With Smoked Salmon, Sumac And Chives

It's a party kind of recipe you should make for yourself.

By Katy Sparks

Bistro Mashriq Brings Arab-Inspired Flavor To Lower Hudson — The visually stunning and delicious offerings at Bistro Mashriq

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Bistro Mashriq Brings Arab-Inspired Flavor To Lower Hudson

Owner Christopher Knable says his chef is “turning out Middle Eastern food that’s better than I’ve had there."

By Jamie Larson