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Joe DizneyColumnist

Joe Dizney is a designer, art director and unrepentant sensualist. When the Cold Spring resident is not thinking about food, he is foraging for, cooking or eating it.

Spiced Butternut Squash Bisque
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Small, Good Things: This Sketchy Season

Avatar photo by Joe Dizney September 28, 2021September 25, 2021 Why you can trust The Current

Make way for autumn’s MVP

Okra with Shallots and Cherry Tomatoes
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Small, Good Things: The Thing About Okra …

Avatar photo by Joe Dizney August 31, 2021September 3, 2021 Why you can trust The Current

A summer stir-fry that’s not at all sticky

Green Shakshuka
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Small, Good Things: You Don’t Know Shakshuka…

Avatar photo by Joe Dizney August 3, 2021August 2, 2021 Why you can trust The Current

A dish that’s more of a state of mind than a formula

Baked Salmon Spanakopita
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Small, Good Things: Greek to Me

Avatar photo by Joe Dizney July 6, 2021July 2, 2021 Why you can trust The Current

What was the problem? The phyllo.

Spring Vegetable Stew 
with Herb Pistou
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Small, Good Things: Then, Now and Then Again

Avatar photo by Joe Dizney June 8, 2021June 7, 2021 Why you can trust The Current

Make the most of spring before it’s gone

Ramp Pesto
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Small, Good Things: Pressing Engagement

Avatar photo by Joe Dizney May 11, 2021May 7, 2021 Why you can trust The Current

Hurry up, Ramp Season is almost over

Pickled Mustard Seed Relish
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Small, Good Things: Dressed for Success

Avatar photo by Joe Dizney April 13, 2021April 18, 2021 Why you can trust The Current

A relish for springtime dining

Bloody Mary Tomato Pizza With Arugula and Ricotta Salata
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Small, Good Things: Hair of the Dog

Avatar photo by Joe Dizney March 16, 2021March 19, 2021 Why you can trust The Current

Pizza with a bit of a bite

Sicilian Salt Cod and Cauliflower
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Small, Good Things: A Fish Worth Its Salt

Avatar photo by Joe Dizney February 16, 2021February 26, 2021 Why you can trust The Current

The enduring and global appeal of salt cod

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Small, Good Things: Of Cabbages and Kings

Avatar photo by Joe Dizney January 19, 2021April 9, 2022 Why you can trust The Current

Comfort food from the South (of India)

A Fine American Apple Tart
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Small, Good Things: A Tale of Two Apple Pies

Avatar photo by Joe Dizney December 15, 2020April 9, 2022 Why you can trust The Current

An American pie with French roots

Badger Flame Beet Salad with Mint, 
Golden Raisins and Pistachio Butter
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Small, Good Things: Beet Surrender

Avatar photo by Joe Dizney November 17, 2020April 9, 2022 Why you can trust The Current

Beets that are sweet enough to eat raw

Spicy Shrimp Salad Roll
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Small, Good Things: Catch of the Day

Avatar photo by Joe Dizney October 20, 2020April 9, 2022 Why you can trust The Current

A New England classic takes a trip to the bayou

Blueberry Buckle
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Small, Good Things: Buckle Up

Avatar photo by Joe Dizney September 22, 2020April 9, 2022 Why you can trust The Current

Of grunts, slumps and sonkers

Summer Fruit Cake
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Small, Good Things: Relaxing into the Season

Avatar photo by Joe Dizney August 25, 2020August 25, 2020 Why you can trust The Current

A small, soft cake of summer fruits

Zucchini Carpaccio
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Small, Good Things: A New Pair of Glasses

Avatar photo by Joe Dizney July 27, 2020July 27, 2020 Why you can trust The Current

A zucchini dish for people who hate zucchini

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Small, Good Things: A Very Particular Pesto

Avatar photo by Joe Dizney June 30, 2020June 30, 2020 Why you can trust The Current

A French twist on a familiar favorite

Meyer Lemon Risotto
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Small, Good Things: Pucker Up!

Avatar photo by Joe Dizney June 2, 2020June 2, 2020 Why you can trust The Current

Being flexible and adaptable are beneficial skills in both life and the kitchen.

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Small, Good Things: Isolation is the Mother of Invention

Avatar photo by Joe Dizney May 5, 2020July 13, 2020 Why you can trust The Current

Cultivating comfort with a little creativity

Callaloo
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Small, Good Things: Existentially Yours

Avatar photo by Joe Dizney March 31, 2020July 13, 2020 Why you can trust The Current

The joy of putting food on the table

Salad with Parmigiano Cream Dressing
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Small, Good Things: Greens, Eggs and Ham

Avatar photo by Joe Dizney March 3, 2020July 13, 2020 Why you can trust The Current

Comfort food of a different stripe

Posted inFood

Small, Good Things: The Spicy Bits

Avatar photo by Joe Dizney February 4, 2020July 13, 2020 Why you can trust The Current

An authentic — Hudson Valley — recipe for tikka masala

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Small, Good Things: East to West and Back Again

Avatar photo by Joe Dizney December 24, 2019July 13, 2020 Why you can trust The Current

The joys of fregola

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Small, Good Things: A Little Joy, A Little Thanks

Avatar photo by Joe Dizney November 25, 2019July 13, 2020 Why you can trust The Current

A holiday twofer: cream scones and pumpkin jam

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Deeper in Prayer

Avatar photo by Joe Dizney November 2, 2019November 6, 2019 Why you can trust The Current

Garrison Institute to host evening of Christian contemplation

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