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Penne Pasta with Hazelnuts and Dried Cherries in a Brandy Cream Sauce
Serves 6 INGREDIENTS 1 box (or 1-pound) Penne pasta 2 tablespoons butter 2 shallots, chopped fine ½ cup dried cherries ½ cup hazelnuts, roasted and chopped ¼ cup Brandy 1 cup chicken stock 1 cup whipping cream Salt and freshly ground pepper ¼ cup fresh thyme leaves PREPARATION In a large saute pan, melt butter…
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Pear Riesling Cast Iron Gallette with Cardamom Whipped Cream
Serves 6-8 INGREDIENTS For the Pastry: 1½ cups all-purpose flour 3 tablespoons sugar 1 teaspoon ground cardamom 10 tablespoons (1¼ sticks) unsalted butter, chilled and cut into small pieces 1 large egg yolk 1 to 3 tablespoons ice-cold Oregon Riesling wine For the Gallette 6-8 pears, cored and cut in wedges, ½-inch thick ½ cup…
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Ginger and Apple Crusted Pork Tenderloin
Serves 4 INGREDIENTS 1 (2 pound) pork tenderloin Salt ¼ cup honey 3 tablespoons apple cider 2 tablespoons Dijon 2 to 3 apples, chopped superfine 2 (3-inch) pieces ginger, peeled and chopped superfine 1 tablespoon cracked black pepper 3 tablespoons canola oil PREPARATION Preheat oven to 400°F. Season porl tenderloin generously with salt. In a…
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Pumpkin Walnut Bread
Makes 1 loaf INGREDIENTS 2 cups unbleached all purpose flour ¾ teaspoon baking soda ½ teaspoon ground cinnamon ¼ teaspoon all spice ¼ teaspoon ground cloves ¼ teaspoon ground ginger ¼ teaspoon salt 2 eggs, at room temparature 1⁄3 cup water 1½ cups sugar 1 cup canned pumpkin puree ½ vegetable oil 1 teaspoon vanilla…
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Honey Pecan Sticky Buns
Makes 6 INGREDIENTS 1 stick of unsalted butter ½ cup honey (plus more from drizzling) ½ cup brown rice syrup 2 tablespoons sugar ½ cup mascarpone cheese ½ cup creme fraiche Store bought frozen puff pastry (thawed and brought to room temperature) ½ cup chopped and toasted pecans PREPARATION Preheat oven to 375°F. Melt butter…
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Challah
Makes 1 loaf INGREDIENTS 2 tablespoons unsalted butter (softened), plus 2 more tablespoons for top of dough 3½ unbleached bread flour ½ cup warm water (100°F) 1⁄3 cup sugar ¼ cup milk (warmed, 100°F) 2 teaspoon salt 2 teaspoon active dry yeast 2 large eggs, lightly beaten 1 egg yolk, for egg wash PREPARATION Spray…
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Apple, Blue Cheese and Bacon Salad
Serves 4 INGREDIENTS 1 head of butter leaf lettuce (or mesclun mix), leaves roughly torn 1 to 2 tart apples, seeds removed, chopped medium 2 oz, Oregon sweet blue cheese, crumbled by hand 3 pieces thick-cut bacon, cooked and chopped 1 medium red onion, sliced in rounds Red Wine Vinaigrette, recipe follows Salt and freshly…
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Pomegranate Glazed Grilled Eggplant with Feta and Mint
Serves 4. INGREDIENTS 1 medium eggplant, sliced into 1 inch sliced of the whole eggplant Salt ½ cup pomegranate syrup ½ cup feta cubed into bite size pieces ½ cup fresh mint leaves torn into little bits PREPARATION Prepare a grill to medium heat. Sprinkle eggplant with salt and brush with pomegranates syrup. Grill on…
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Pomegranate & Tangerine Granita
Makes 3 cups. INGREDIENTS 1 cup fresh pomegranate juice 2 cups fresh tangerine juice, pulp included ½ cup honey PREPARATION Whisk together honey and about ½ cup of the tangerine juice until honey is dissolved, add remaining juice. Pour into a metal pan with sides and allow to freeze, scraping with a fork occasionally. To…
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Grilled Lamb Chops with Orange Mint Pomegranate Salsa
Serves 4 INGREDIENTS 8 small lamb chops Salt/pepper ¼ cup orange juice ¼ cup lemon juice 3 tablespoons olive oil 1 tablespoon champagne vinegar 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard 1 tablespoon honey 1 tiny pinch of red chili flakes 2 medium oranges, segmented and chopped coarsely ½ cup pomegranate seeds ¼ cup fresh mint, chopped fine…
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Grilled Flat Bread
Makes 6 hand sized breads. INGREDIENTS 1½ cups warm water 1 teaspoon active dry yeast 3½ cups all purpose flour 2 teaspoons sea salt Olive oil Coarse salt ¼ cup za’ater PREPARATION In a small bowl combine warm water and yeast, whisk a bit to mix and let stand for about 10 minutes or until…
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Smokey Eggplant Mousse
One of the truly most decadent dishes I have ever tasted in Israel is the many versions of eggplant mousse. A longtime fan of baba ganoush, I was skeptical a few years ago when I tried my first version of this classic Middle Eastern staple in a mousse form. I am not the biggest fan…
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Persian Herb Stew
Here is one of Kfir’s family recipes for these little wonders. One of my favorite things about Persian or Iranian cooking is the HUGE use of fresh herbs so this recipe is one of my personal favorties as well!
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Purple Majesty Potato Latkes with Tomato Cumin Sour Cream
Makes 20 medium latkes. INGREDIENTS 5-6 medium blue potatoes, washed, peeled and grated 1 medium white onion, grated 2 tablespoons fresh thyme, chopped fine 2 eggs beaten ½ cup all purpose flour 1 tablespoon cumin 1 teaspoon cumin seeds 2 teaspoons salt 2 teaspoons black pepper vegetable oil PREPARATION In a large mixing bowl, combine…
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Jewel Yam & Al Blue Potato Hash
Serves 6 INGREDIENTS 1 large sweet potato, cut into ¾ inch cubes 4 purple potatoes, cut in ¾ inch cubes 2 thick slices of bacon, cut into 1 inch pieces 1 medium onion, cupped 2 cloves garlic, minced ¼ cup fresh parsley, chopped 1 green onion, thinly sliced 2 tablespoons fresh rosemary, chopped fine Salt…
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Lomo Saltado
Gustav Pierson discovered this traditional Peruvian dish on our recent trip to visit the organic fair-trade growers. The dish takes roots in Peru but with Asian (chifa) influences. The dish is basically a stir fry with French Fries and rice. The beef is typically marinated in vinegar and soy sauce and then stir fried with…
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Pisco Sour
This Peruvian specialty also has roots in Chili. Pisco is liquor distilled from grapes, namely three varietals of white grapes, including the Muscat. The Peruvians take great pride in their Pisco sour, which they keep like their ceviche, simple. While the Chileans have few different varietals of the Pisco Sour including the mango Pisco Sour…
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Peruvian Ceviche
Ceviche is the national dish of Peru, with records of the dish ranging back over 2000 years. Recipes for ceviche are diverse throughout the world and there is a great deal of argument about where ceviche originated and which country and culture has the “best “recipes. What we know of Peruvian ceviche and Peruvian seafood…
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Romano Beans with Grilled Cherry Tomatoes, Garlic and Olive Tapenade
Serves 6 INGREDIENTS 1 pound Romano beans, cleaned and cut into 3 inch sections (steamed to aldente) 1 pint cherry tomatoes (all different varieties) lightly grilled and sliced in half 2 tablespoons chopped garlic Juice of one lemon ¼ cup olive oil Sea Salt course Cracked Black Pepper Olive Tapenade (recipe follows) PREPARATION Mix beans,…
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Ginger Ale
Sometimes inspiration is sought, and sometimes inspiration appears before you and you must figure out what to do with it. I like both avenues in which it is delivered. Often the later is challenging, but and can also give witness to some of the best creativity one has to offer. We have recently begun to…
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FRESH GINGER LEMON ICED TEA
Sometimes inspiration is sought, and sometimes inspiration appears before you and you must figure out what to do with it. I like both avenues in which it is delivered. Often the later is challenging, but and can also give witness to some of the best creativity one has to offer. We have recently begun to…
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Beet Stem Cake
“I don’t see why a person couldn’t add a handful of diced pears, cubed apples, you name it – maybe even swiss chard. This recipe is easy to use and creates a cake that tastes of Christmas. It also has worked a treat as a breakfast slice, instead of a granola bar. Somehow I believe…
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September Roasted Plums with Rosemary Cream
A simple decadent dessert, quick to make and hard to forget, using tasty sweet fall plums.
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Late Summer Garden Chicken and Herbed Dumplings
Everyone’s favorite chicken & dumplings gets a big garden boost from late summer goodies in this healthy recipe!
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Sweet Corn Chowder With Roasted Poblano Peppers
This dish is a lovely way to keep corn a staple in our meals even after corns peak season, the corn is not as sweet this time of year, which is why it is delicious in this spicy corn chowder! Don’t worry the corn is still plenty sweet to give the perfect balance of sweet…
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Indian Summer Ratatouille
This version of the traditional fresh Provencal vegetable stew is both easy and tasty as well and utilizes the best of the late summer/early fall bounty!
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Pork Loin And Potatoes With Rosemary, Leeks & Cream
Serves 1-2 INGREDIENTS 1-2 servings pork loin, sliced ¼ medium yellow onion, chopped fine 1 Yukon potato, chopped 1 leek, chopped 3 tablespoons cream Several sprigs rosemary PREPARATION Preheat oven to 400ËšF. Place sliced pork loin on prepared foil. Top with onion, potato, leek, cream, and top with several sprigs of rosemary. Wrap and bake…
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Chicken Breast & Chard with Thyme, Garlic, White Wine & Lemon
Serves 1 – 2 INGREDIENTS 1-2 servings chicken breast, boneless, skinless, sliced Juice of ½ lemon 2 garlic cloves, chopped fine 3 tablespoons white wine 1 cup chard, chopped Several thyme sprigs PREPARATION Preheat oven to 400ËšF. Place sliced chicken breast on prepared foil. Top with juice of ½ lemon, 2 chopped garlic cloves, white…
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Blackberry Mango Mint Cava Granita
Not quite a cocktail but still makes the cut on our list of spectacular summer herb & sparkling wine recipes and we just simply couldn’t leave it out!
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Lemon Verbena Basil Cava Cooler
This exotic and intoxicating cooler will wow you and it stronger than it tastes so look out!
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Raspberry Sage Prosecco
Deep aromatic sage blends in an amazingly masculine way with the femininity of the tart raspberry, sure to make a hit with the crowd.
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NJ Peach Tarragon Bellini
Local never tasted so good with this delightful classic brunch cocktail!
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Ginger Beet Prosecco
Sweet earthy and spicy this recipe is sure to bring decadence back into your summer dinner parties with its exotic flavor and deep fusica color!
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Blueberry Mint Cavatini
A delicious way to enjoy the summer blueberry season and get your drink on!
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Pick Your Own Fruit Crisp
INGREDIENTS Crumble topping 1 stick butter, cut in small pieces 1 cup whole-wheat flour 3 teaspoons cinnamon 1 cup rolled oats 1 teaspoon nutmeg ½ cup brown sugar chopped nuts/seeds, optional ½ tsp vanilla extract PREPARATION Preheat at 375ËšF. Combine all ingredients for topping. Sprinkle fruit with sugar and place in ramekin, top with crumble.…
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Heirloom Tomato and Pesto Pasta Salad
INGREDIENTS 1lb Pasta, cooked 2 gloves Garlic, minced 4 medium Zucchini, chopped 1½ lbs. Heirloom tomatoes, chopped 2 cups fresh Basil leaves Juice of one large Lemon ½ cup Extra virgin olive oil Salt and pepper, to taste PREPARATION In a large sauté pan, over medium heat, sauté garlic, add zucchini and season with salt,…
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Corn Salsa with Chips
INGREDIENTS Corn Cilantro Red peppers Lime juice Scallions Corn chips Avocado Salt PREPARATION Chop all ingredients and combine in bowl. Serve with corn chips
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Blueberry Rickey
INGREDIENTS 2 liters seltzer water 2 cups lime simple syrup (1 cup sugar, 1 cup water, 2 T lime zest) 2 cups fresh blueberries Fresh mint leaves for garnish PREPARATION Smash blueberries in a medium sized mixing bowl. In a pitcher, add seltzer, lime simple syrup and smashed blueberries. Pour rickey over ice and blueberries…
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The Puebla Cocktail
INGREDIENTS Cilantro ¼” strip of fresh jalapeño pepper ¾ oz lemon juice ¼ oz agave nectar 3 oz jalapeño-infused tequila PREPARATION Muddle the cilantro in your mixing glass with jalapeño pepper, lemon juice and agave nectar. Fill glass with ice. Add tequila. Shake vigorously. Strain over ice into rocks glass. Garnish with a sprig of…
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Shaolin Shadow
INGREDIENTS 3 leaves of fresh sage 2 oz bonded rye ¾ oz aperol ½ oz Curacao Angostura bitters PREPARATION Rub sage leaf around the rim of a cocktail glass and muddle that same sage in your mixing glass. Next, add the first 3 ingredients and ice, stir for 30 seconds and strain using julep strainer…
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King’s Country Buck
INGREDIENTS Fresh ginger Fresh basil ¾ oz lime juice 1½ oz dark rum ¾ oz Madeira Ginger beer Lime wheels, for garnish PREPARATION In a mixing glass, muddle a thin strip of fresh ginger and 3 leaves of fresh basil with lime juice. Next, add rum, Madeira and icem and shake vigorously. Strain over ice…
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The Romero
INGREDIENTS 2 sprigs of fresh rosemary, 1 reserved for garnish 2½ oz mezcal ¾ oz lime juice ¾ oz rosemary-infused agave nectar ½ oz grand marnier PREPARATION Rub the rosemary sprig around the rim of a rocks glass. Place first four ingredients in shaker with ice and shake vigorously. Add ice to rocks glass and…
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2nd Ave Cocktail #2
INGREDIENTS 4 wheels of cucumber, 1 reserved for garnish 2 sprigs of dill ¾ oz honey syrup ¾ oz fresh lime juice 2½ oz gin PREPARATION In a mixing glass, muddle the cucumber and dill with honey syrup. Next, add lime juice and gin and shake vigorously. Strain through a fine mesh sieve into a…
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Zucchini Basil Gratin
Serves 6 INGREDIENTS 3 to 4 medium zucchini, shredded on box grater 3 teaspoons sea salt 1 tablespoon olive oil ½ cup fresh basil, chopped fine INGREDIENTS FOR TOPPING ½ cup fine bread crumbs ½ cup Asiago cheese, grated fine 1 tablespoon chopped basil 1 tablespoon olive oil PREPARATION Preheat oven to 400Ëš. Place shredded…
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Strawberry Mint Fizz
Makes 1 serving INGREDIENTS 3 tablespoons strawberry syrup, recipe below Juice of 1 lime 3 tablespoons roughly chopped mint 1 cup chilled sparkling water PREPARATION In a tall glass muddle strawberry syrup, lime juice and mint. Fill glass with ice and sparkling water, stir well and serve. Strawberry Syrup INGREDIENTS ¼ cup fresh strawberries, mashed…
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Roasted Stone Fruit with Herbed Meringue
Makes 6 servings INGREDIENTS 6 each apricots, plums, and peaches, cut in half 2 tablespoon sugar 1 teaspoon salt Herbed meringue, recipe below Demerara sugar (optional) PREPARATION Preheat oven to 425Ëš. Toss stone fruit with sugar and salt, and roast for 5 minutes. Reduce oven to 200Ëš. Once oven temperature has reduced, spoon rosemary meringue…
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Orzo Marjoram Pasta Salad
Makes 6 servings INGREDIENTS 2 cups cherry tomatoes, halved 2 cups cooked orzo pasta ½ cup chopped calamata olives ½ cup chopped green onions ½ cup chopped fresh marjoram 1 teaspoon lemon zest ¼ cup lemon juice ¼ cup olive oil Salt and pepper ½ cup crumbled feta cheese PREPARATION Mix together all ingredients except…
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Grilled Chicken with Lemon Thyme Asiago Pesto
Serves 6 INGREDIENTS 6 each chicken breasts, pounded flat Zest and juice of 2 lemons Salt and pepper Lemon thyme Asiago pesto, recipe below PREPARATION Marinate chicken breasts in lemon juice, zest, salt and pepper for approximately 30 minutes. Grill and drizzle with lemon thyme Asiago pesto. Serve immediately. Lemon Thyme Asiago Pesto Makes 1…
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Cilantro Lime Honeydew Prosciutto Bites
Makes 20 Bites INGREDIENTS Lime marmalade, recipe below 10 each prosciutto slices, sliced thin and cut in half ½ cup cilantro leaves 1 ripe honeydew melon, skin removed, sliced in 2 to 3†long slices PREPARATION To assemble, spread ½ teaspoon lime marmalade over the prosciutto and place a few cilantro leaves on top, followed…
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Jerusalem Bread
Makes 30 triangles INGREDIENTS 2 cups feta, crumbled ¾ cups cold water 1 jalapeno, chopped ¼ teaspoon salt 2 cups all-purpose flour 2 tablespoons canola oil PREPARATION Preheat oven to 400ËšF and line two baking sheets with parchment paper. For filling, mix feta and jalapeno, set aside. In a large bowl, mix all ingredients until…
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Falafel
Makes 25 INGREDIENTS ½ lb dried chick peas, soaked for 24 hours 2 teaspoons cumin ½ lb dried fava beans, soaked for 24 hours 1 teaspoon baking soda 1 small onion, quartered 1 teaspoon ground coriander 1 bunch parsley, chopped 1 tablespoon salt ½ bunch cilantro, chopped 1 teaspoon black pepper ½ bunch scallions, roughly…
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Grape Leaves
Makes 24 INGREDIENTS 2 (1 lb) jars grape leaves or pack of 12 2 carrots, peeled and grated 2 cups cooked basmati rice ¼ cup feta cheese, crumbled sautéed with onions and garlic cooled Salt and pepper, to taste 5 scallions, roughly chopped Yogurt Sauce, recipe below PREPARATION Preheat oven to 450ËšF. In a large…
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Lemonades – Creative Ideas
Here’s your chance to get creative. Blueberry Lemon Sparkle Just add mashed blueberries to sparkling lemonade recipe Raspberry Mint Lemon Sparkle Just add mashed raspberries and chopped mint to sparkling lemonade recipe Tropical Mango Limeade Just add pureed mango to limeade recipe Waterme-lemonade Just add pureed watermelon to lemonade recipe Blackberry Fizz Lemonade Just add…
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Sparkling Lemonade
Makes 1 Gallon INGREDIENTS 2 cups lemon juice (20 big juicy lemons) 1 tablespoon baking soda 2 cups lemon sugar syrup, recipe below (see note*) 2 tablespoons lemon zest 6 cups water 6 cups sparkling water PREPARATION In a one gallon pitcher combine lemon juice, baking soda, lemon sugar syrup, lemon zest, and water, stir…
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Limeade
Makes ½ Gallon INGREDIENTS 1 cup lime sugar syrup, recipe below (see note*) 2 tablespoons lime zest ½ cup lime juice (10 to 15 juicy limes) 7 cups water PREPARATION In a half gallon pitcher combine lime sugar syrup, lime zest, lime juice, and water, stir well. Serve over ice with lime wedge. Lime Sugar…
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Lemonade
Makes 1 Gallon INGREDIENTS 2 cups lemon sugar syrup, recipe below 2 tablespoons lemon zest 2 cups lemon juice (20 big juicy lemons) 12 cups water PREPARATION In a one gallon pitcher combine lemon sugar syrup, lemon zest, lemon juice, and water, stir well. Serve over ice with lemon wedge. Lemon Sugar Syrup INGREDIENTS 1…
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Lavender Lemonade
Makes ½ Gallon INGREDIENTS 1 cup lavender lemon sugar syrup, recipe below (see note*) 1 cup lemon juice (10 to 12 big juicy lemons) 1 tablespoon fresh lavender flowers 5 cups water 2 cups sparkling water PREPARATION In a one gallon pitcher combine lavender lemon sugar syrup, lemon juice, lavender flowers, water, and sparkling water,…
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Strawberry Basil Lemonade
Makes 1 Large Pitcher INGREDIENTS 1½ cup of sugar 1 pint of strawberries, hulled and quartered 10 lemons, halved and seeds removed 1 tablespoon lemon zest ¼ cup fresh basil leaves , chopped fine 15 -20 cups of water PREPARATION Juice the lemons with a hand juicer, set aside. In a medium wooden bowl mash…
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Roasted Herbal Potatoes
Serves 15 INGREDIENTS 15 medium Yukon gold, yellow and blue potatoes, cut into thin wedges ½ cup fresh chives, chopped fine 1 tablespoon coarse sea salt Pinch of cracked pepper 1-2 tablespoons olive oil PREPARATION Preheat oven to 425° F. Mix potatoes, olive oil, and fresh herbs in a big mixing bowl and sprinkle with…
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Panko Herb Crusted Chicken Skewers
Serves 15 INGREDIENTS 5 chicken breasts, sliced and pounded into 30 – 2 inch flat strips ½ cup all purpose flour 2 large eggs, beaten 2 cups panko bread crumbs 3 tablespoons fresh chives, chopped fine 3 tablespoons fresh parsley, chopped fine 1 teaspoon salt and a pinch of pepper 30 wooden bamboo skewers PREPARATION…
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Yellow Gazpacho Cocktails with Grilled Cilantro Pesto Shrimp & Avocadoes
Serves 6 INGREDIENTS 15 medium yellow tomatoes cut into little pieces, making sure to retain liquid 1 teaspoon lemon zest 2 tablespoons fresh cilantro, finely chopped 2 medium cucumbers, peeled ¼ cup olive oil 1 teaspoon salt 1 red bell pepper, finely chopped 1 teaspoon cracked pepper 1 medium red onion, finely chopped 15 shrimp,…
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Traditional Andalusian Gazpacho
Serves 4 INGREDIENTS 15 medium tomatoes, cored and cut into small pieces 1 medium yellow onion, chopped fine ¼ cup sherry vinegar ½ cup olive oil (Spanish) ¼ cup fresh flat leaf parsley, chopped fine 1 teaspoon sugar 2 teaspoons salt 1 teaspoon cumin seeds, toasted 1 cup dry bread crumbs, rinsed in water Flat…
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Cilantro Pesto
INGREDIENTS 1 bunch fresh cilantro (approx. 1½ cups) 3-4 cloves fresh garlic Zest of 2 limes 1 jalapeño pepper, chopped and deseeded (optional) Juice of 4 limes Juice of 1 lemon ½ cup walnut oil or olive oil 1 tablespoon cumin Salt PREPARATION In a blender, or with a handheld food processor, combine cilantro, garlic,…
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Cilantro Lime Mango Gazpacho
Serves 6 INGREDIENTS 3 medium mangoes, peeled, pitted and diced small 1 red bell pepper, chopped fine 3 large cucumbers, peeled, deseeded and chopped fine 1 red onion, chopped fine 3 cloves of garlic, chopped fine 1 jalapeno pepper, deseeded and chopped fine ¼ cup rice wine vinegar ½ cup fresh cilantro leaves, chopped fine…
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Cantaloupe Mint Cucumber Gazpacho
Serves 6 Ingredients 4 cucumbers, peeled, deseeded and chopped fine 1 medium cantaloupe, deseeded, peeled and cut into small dice 2 bunches green onions, sliced fine 1 teaspoon fresh ginger, finely grated 3 cloves garlic, chopped fine ½ cup fresh mint, chopped fine ½ cup fresh basil chopped fine 1 tablespoon fresh chives, chopped fine…
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Red Basil Ginger Almond Cinnamon Pesto
Serves 8 INGREDIENTS 2 cups fresh red basil leaves 1 tablespoon fresh ginger, chopped ½ cup almonds, toasted ½ teaspoon cinnamon 1 cup Almond oil Salt PREPARATION Place all ingredients in blender and blend until everything is incorporated. Season with salt to taste.
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Cranberry Sage Pecan Pesto
Serves 8 INGREDIENTS 2 cups fresh sage leaves 1 cup dried cranberries ½ cup pecans, toasted 1 cup Walnut or Pecan oil Salt PREPARATION Place all ingredients in a food processor and blend until everything is incorporated. Season with salt to taste.
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Pumpkin Maple Soup with Autumn Spiced Pumpkin Seeds
Serves 8 INGREDIENTS 2 tablespoons butter 2 teaspoons cinnamon 1 large onion, chopped 1 teaspoon all spice 2 large carrots, peeled and chopped ½ teaspoon grated fresh nutmeg 2 (2-pound) pumpkin peeled, seeded, chopped (about 6 cups) ½ cup whipping cream 4 cups vegetable broth ¼ cup maple syrup 2 star anise Salt and freshly…
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Polenta Cake with Summer Stone Fruit
INGREDIENTS 1½ cup (6 ounces) all purpose flour ¼ cup yellow cornmeal 1 teaspoon baking powder ¼ teaspoon salt ¼ teaspoon baking soda 6 tablespoons butter 1 cup granulated sugar 1 teaspoon grated lemon zest 2 large eggs 1 tablespoon lemon juice ½ cup buttermilk PREPARATION Preheat oven to 350ËšF. Combine dry ingredients. Cream butter,…
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Sauteed Scallops with Summer Succotash
INGREDIENTS 1 cup green beans (cut into diamonds) 1 cup corn kernels 1 cup diced zucchini 3 cloves garlic, smashed 4 large scallops Sherry vinegar Frantoia extra virgin olive oil ¼ cup chopped tarragon ¼ cup chopped basil Maldon sea salt, to taste PREPARATION In separate pans, sauté green beans, corn, and zucchini (each with…
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Roasted Lamb with Eggplant, Cucumbers, Mint, Anchovy, and Yogurt
INGREDIENTS 1 cup yogurt Lemon juice, to taste Olive oil 2 cucumbers, peeled and finely chopped ½ cup mint leaves 2 large eggplant, diced and salted 2 anchovy fillets, finely chopped ½ teaspoon chili flakes 5 cloves garlic, only 1 clove finely chopped 1 lb. lamb loin salt and pepper, to taste 1 large sprig…
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Heirloom Tomato Salad with Ricotta, Olives, and Herbs
INGREDIENTS 1 cup ricotta cheese ¼ cup extra virgin olive oil 4 large heirloom tomatoes, sliced 1 pint cherry Tomatoes, halved 1 large red onion, sliced 1 cup fresh basil leaves ¼ cup fresh mint leaves ¼ cup fresh flat-leaf parsley ½ cup pitted green olives (ideally calabrese or something equally briny) Red wine vinegar…
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Almond Recovery Smoothie
Makes 4 cups INGREDIENTS ½ cup raw pre-soaked almonds 2 tablespoons whey or soy protein powder ½ cup mixed blackberries, blueberries, raspberries 1 tablespoon flax seeds or oats (optional) 1 banana, chopped 1 tablespoon honey 1 cup 1% milk, soymilk or almond milk 1 teaspoon vanilla extract 1 cup low fat plain or vanilla yogurt…
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Ginger Carrot Wholegrain Pancakes with Ginger Maple Syrup
Makes 6-8 cakes INGREDIENTS 1½ cups whole wheat flour 1½ cups 1% milk ½ cup wheat bran ½ cup carrot puree (cooked & blended carrots) ½ cup buckwheat flour 3 large eggs ¼ cup all purpose flour 2 tablespoons lowfat plain yogurt ½ teaspoon baking powder 1 teaspoon grated ginger PREPARATION In a large bowl,…
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Rosemary Gin & Tonic
Makes 1 drink INGREDIENTS 1 lime wedge 1 3-inch fresh sprig of rosemary 2 ounces gin Tonic water PREPARATION Lightly crush the lime wedge and rosemary in a 10 to 12-ounce glass with a muddler or the end of a wooden spoon. Next, add gin. Fill the glass with ice and top off with tonic…
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Red Basil Iced Tea
Serves 8 INGREDIENTS 5 Bags Earl Grey Tea 8 cups water 1 cup Red Basil Ginger Simple Syrup, recipe follows PREPARATION Brew Earl Grey Tea in 8 cups of water, steep and cool. In a pitcher over ice, add tea and Red Basil Ginger Simple Syrup. Red Basil Ginger Simple Syrup INGREDIENTS 1 cup water…
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Pear Rosemary Upside-Down Cake
Serves 8-10 INGREDIENTS 8 tablespoons unsalted butter (1 stick), separated 1 cup sugar, separated 3 medium pears, skins on, cored and cut into wedges 1 tablespoon fresh rosemary leaves ¾ cups cornmeal ¾ cups flour ½ teaspoon baking powder ¼ teaspoon baking soda 3 tablespoons fresh rosemary leaves, chopped fine 1½ teaspoons coarse salt 3…
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Chicken Cacciatore
Serves 6 INGREDIENTS 4 chicken thighs, skin on, bone in 2 chicken wings, skin on, bone in Sea salt Black pepper ½ cup flour (for dredging) Olive oil 3 cloves of garlic, chopped fine 1 medium yellow onion, chopped medium 1 medium red bell pepper, chopped medium 2 medium carrots, chopped medium 2 ribs of…
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Herbed Tapenade
Serves 15 INGREDIENTS ½ cup extra virgin olive oil 3 cloves garlic, chopped ½ medium yellow onion, chopped fine 1 red bell pepper, chopped fine 1 yellow pepper, chopped fine 1 orange pepper, chopped fine 1 cup black olives, chopped fine 1 cup walnuts, chopped fine 1 small jar capers 3 small anchovy fillets 1…
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Herbed Polenta
Serves 6 INGREDIENTS 6 cups water Salt 2 cups yellow or white cornmeal ½ cup parmesan, grated ½ cup milk ½ stick (4 tablespoons) butter 2 tablespoons fresh rosemary leaves, chopped 2 tablespoons fresh thyme leaves, chopped 2 tablespoons fresh parsley leaves, chopped Freshly cracked black pepper PREPARATION Bring water and salt in a heavy…
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Herbed Goat Cheese
Serves 10 INGREDIENTS ½ cup extra virgin olive oil 1 teaspoon red chili flakes 1 teaspoon salt Black pepper 2 tablespoons of each of the following fresh herbs: parsley, chives, dill, mint, tarragon, thyme, chopped fine 1 long goat cheese log, chilled PREPARATION In a small bowl, mix all ingredients except goat cheese. Place chilled…
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Herbacious Olives
Serves 10 INGREDIENTS ½ cup olive oil Zest and juice of 2 lemons ¼ cup fresh rosemary, chopped ¼ cup fresh thyme, chopped ½ tablespoon mustard seeds ½ tablespoon fennel seeds 1 teaspoon red pepper flakes 4 cups of mixed olives PREPARATION Place all ingredients, except olives, in small saucepan over medium-low heat, until warmed…
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Dumplings and Cocky’s Joy
(Australia) Serves 4 to 6 (makes about 12 dumplings) INGREDIENTS For the Syrup ½ cup golden syrup ½ cup light muscovado or other unrefined sugar 4 tablespoons (½ stick) unsalted butter, cut into chunks For the Dumplings 1 cup unbleached all-purpose flour 2 teaspoons baking powder 1 tablespoon sugar ¼ teaspoon salt 4 tablespoons (½…
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Leaf-Wrapped Rice and Banana Bundles
Khao Tom Mat (Thailand) Serves 4 to 8 (makes 8 dumplings) INGREDIENTS For the Rice Mixture ¼ cup dried black turtle beans, soaked in plenty of water for 6 to 8 hours or ½ cup canned, drained and rinsed 3 pandan leaves, each folded in half and tied into a knot for easier handling, or…
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Cheddar Cheese and Potato Pierogi
(United States) Serves 4 to 8 (makes about 40 dumplings) INGREDIENTS For the Dough 2 cups unbleached all-purpose flour, plus some extra for dusting 2 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted 1 large egg, beaten ¼ cup warm water 3 tablespoons sour cream ½ teaspoon salt For the Filling 2 medium baking potatoes, such as russet 1…
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Panfriend Dumplings Stuffed with Pork and Cabbage
Jiao Zi (China) Serves 4 to 8 (makes about 32 dumplings) INGREDIENTS For the Dough 2¼ cupws unbleached all-purpose flour, plus some extra for dusting 1 tablespoon grapeseed or other neutral oil For the Filling 2 dried shiitake or black mushrooms, soaked in hot water to cover for 30 minutes ½ pound boneless pork loin,…
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Mexican Herbed Chicken & Albondigas Soup with Winter Greens
Serves 6 INGREDIENTS Meatballs 1 pound ground chicken 2 limes, zest and juice ½ cup fresh cilantro, chopped fine 1 teaspoon jalapeño pepper, chopped fine ¼ cup red pepper, chopped fine 1 tablespoon dried cumin 1 teaspoon salt 1 egg, beaten Soup Olive oil, for sautéing 2 cloves garlic, chopped fine 1 medium red onion,…
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Thai Chicken & Coconut Green Herb Curry Soup
Serves 6 INGREDIENTS Olive oil, for sautéing 4 garlic cloves, chopped 2 tablespoons fresh ginger, chopped 2 green chilies, chopped 1 tablespoon lemongrass, chopped fine 3 limes, zest and juice 1 large red onion, chopped 4 chicken breasts sliced into thick, long slices about 1 inch wide and the length of the breast 2 large…
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Fresh Herb Fennel Crusted Tuna, Scallops & Shrimp Seafood Stew
Serves 6-8 Ingredients Olive Oil 1 pound tuna roast (ask your butcher for uncut tuna steaks-you need 1 large piece) 1 pound medium or small scallops 1 pound peeled shrimp Zest and juice of 3 lemons ¼ cup fennel seeds ¼ cup peppercorns ¼ cup coarse sea salt 1 teaspoon red chili flakes ½ cup…
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Thyme-Apple Fritters
If you can believe it, there are several thousand varieties of apples, which can only mean one thing, more apples to choose from when designing your apple centric menu! These unforgettable seasonal recipes are made for entertaining guests, so turn on your oven, get out your peeler and start cooking up this seasons greatest menu!
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Rosemary-Garlic Pork & Potatoes with Caramelized Apples
If you can believe it, there are several thousand varieties of apples, which can only mean one thing, more apples to choose from when designing your apple centric menu! These unforgettable seasonal recipes are made for entertaining guests, so turn on your oven, get out your peeler and start cooking up this seasons greatest menu!
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Apple Slaw Salad with Sweet Herb Pecans
If you can believe it, there are several thousand varieties of apples, which can only mean one thing, more apples to choose from when designing your apple centric menu! These unforgettable seasonal recipes are made for entertaining guests, so turn on your oven, get out your peeler and start cooking up this seasons greatest menu!
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Apple-Thyme Cider Sidecar
If you can believe it, there are several thousand varieties of apples, which can only mean one thing, more apples to choose from when designing your apple centric menu! These unforgettable seasonal recipes are made for entertaining guests, so turn on your oven, get out your peeler and start cooking up this seasons greatest menu!
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Butternut Squash and Sage Curried Apple Soup
If you can believe it, there are several thousand varieties of apples, which can only mean one thing, more apples to choose from when designing your apple centric menu! These unforgettable seasonal recipes are made for entertaining guests, so turn on your oven, get out your peeler and start cooking up this seasons greatest menu!
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Lavender White Chocolate Cocoa
This season’s hot herb trend will definitely warm you up: herbal cocoa and infused milks are making their steamy appearance just in time to fortify you against fall’s brisk, nippy air…