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Empanadas de Pulpo (Octopus Pie Pocket)
In Spain, canned and jarred octopus is a luxury. To use it in empanadas is a delicious way to enjoy the delicacies of the Valencian waters, even from afar. Empanada dough is slightly sweet and thick in texture and does a brilliant job of absorbing the sauces form the inside without becoming soaked.
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Hongos y Ajo (Mushrooms & Garlic)
Garlicky mushrooms make a simple yet elegant appetizer.
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Moroccan Chicken Curry Pot Pies with Puff Pastry
Exotic Middle Eastern spices give these individual chicken pot pies, a sultry edge, while filling your kitchen with intoxicating scents!
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Sheppard’s Pie
This mashed potato crusted “pot pie” is brought to us by the British and their love of rich protein filled dishes in the dead of cold damp winters.
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Swiss Chard & Caramelized Onion Lasagna
Serves 8 INGREDIENTS 2 tablespoons Swiss chard, rinsed with stems removed, chopped 6 yellow onions, sliced thin 4 tablespoons unsalted butter 1 medium shallot, chopped 4 garlic cloves, chopped fine (Save 1 tablespoon) 5 sprigs thyme, chopped 4 tablespoons all-purpose flour 4 cups milk, warmed ½ cup grated Asiago cheese ¼ teaspoon nutmeg 4 tablespoons…
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Eugene Sausage Pasta
Serves 8 INGREDIENTS Olive oil 6-8 cloves garlic, chopped fine 1 tablespoon dried fennel seeds 1-2 teaspoons dried red chili flakes 1 pound spicy Italian sausage 1 bunch fresh parsley, chopped fine (flat leaf) 2 teaspoons salt 1 small can tomato sauce, 6 ounces 1 cup black olives, pitted and sliced 1 cup heavy whipping…
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Apple Cider Gravy with Ginger Apple Bits
Makes 2 cups of gravy INGREDIENTS 1 tablespoon butter 1 tablespoon canola oil 2 medium shallots, chopped fine 3 cloves garlic, chopped fine 1 cup tart apples, chopped fine 1½ tablespoons fresh ginger, chopped super fine 1 tablespoon fresh thyme, chopped fine 1 tablespoon fresh marjoram, chopped fine ½ tablespoon fresh sage, chopped fine 1…
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Wild Mushroom Herb Gravy
Makes 2 cups of gravy INGREDIENTS 1 tablespoon butter 1 tablespoon canola oil 2 medium shallots, chopped fine 3 cloves garlic, chopped fine 1 cup mixed wild mushrooms, sliced and chopped 1 tablespoon fresh rosemary leaves, chopped fine 1 tablespoon fresh sage leaves, chopped fine 1 tablespoon fresh thyme, chopped fine 1 tablespoon fresh chives,…
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Rosemary Plum (Prune) Red Wine Glaze
Our obvious choice would be fresh plums, but keeping within the seasonal approach we had to use dried prunes for this glaze. It still makes a bold attempt and to our delight this deep, rich and velvety glaze is surprisingly perfect. The sultryness of this glaze is exceptional and using a brush of rosemary to…
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Roast Chicken with Lemon & Compound Herb Butter and Roasted Vegetables
Serves 6 INGREDIENTS 1 3 to 4-pound chicken 2 small lemons, quartered For Compound Butter 4 tablespoons unsalted butter, softened 2 tablespoons fresh chives, chopped 2 tablespoons fresh parsley, chopped 1 tablespoon fresh rosemary, chopped 1 tablespoon fresh thyme, chopped 1 tablespoon fresh sage, chopped 2 to 3 garlic cloves, chopped 2 tablespoons olive oil…
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Herbed Beet Greens and Gorgonzola Risotto
Serves 6 INGREDIENTS 3 cups water 2 cloves garlic, chopped fine 1 tablespoon olive oil 1 tablespoon butter Tops of 2 bunches of beets, chopped, stems included 1 cup Arborio rice ¼ cup fresh thyme leaves, chopped 1 cup red wine ¼ cup gorgonzola cheese, buttermilk blue, crumbled Walnuts, toasted, for garnic PREPARATION In a…
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Spinach and Fresh Herb Risotto
Serves 6 INGREDIENTS 2 cups water 1 cup vegetable broth 1 medium yellow onion, chopped 2 cloves garlic, chopped 2 tablespoons olive oil 1½ cups baby spinach ½ cup fresh basil leaves, chopped ½ cup fresh Italian parsley, chopped ¼ cup fresh chives, chopped 2 tablespoons fresh marjoran, chopped 1½ cup Arborio rice 1 cup…
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Butternut Squash Cannelloni
Serves 6 INGREDIENTS 2 tablespoon butter 1 tablespoon olive oil 1 medium yellow onion, chopped 2 cloves garlic, chopped 6 fresh sage leaves, chopped fine ½ cup hazelnuts, toasted 1 teaspoon fresh nutmeg 1 teaspoon cinnamon 2 cups butternut squash, prebaked to soften ½ cup parmesan cheese (more for topping) 12 premade pasta sheets INGREDIENTS…
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Spaghetti Squash with Parsley Pesto
Serves 6 INGREDIENTS 1 medium spaghetti squash ½ cup walnuts or peacans, toasted 2 garlic cloves 2 cups fresh parsley leaves ¼ to ½ cup extra virgin olive oil Juice and zest of one lemon ½ cups Asiago cheese, grated Salt and pepper to taste PREPARATION Preheat oven to 375°F. With a knife, slice three…
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Delicata Squash with Garlic and Herbs
Serves 4 as side dish and 2 as main course INGREDIENTS 2 Delicata squash, cut in half, seeds removed 3 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil 4 garlic cloves, sliced 2 tablespoons fresh rosemary leaves, chopped ¼ cup fresh thyme leaves, chopped Salt and freshly ground pepper PREPARATION Preheat oven to 375°F. Place squash in a casserole…
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Acorn Squash Quesadilla
Serves 6 INGREDIENTS 2 medium acorn squash 4 tablespoons canola oil (more for frying) 3 tablespoons diced white onion 1 tablespoon minced jalapeño 1 clove garlic, minced 2 peppers, roasted, peeled and cut into strips 2 tablespoons fresh cilantro, chopped Salt and pepper to taste 10-inch flour totillas 1 cup shredded Montery Jack cheese Tomatillo…
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Ensalada de Atun & Anchoas (Tuna and Anchovy Salad)
Recipe adapted from the Food of Spain cookbook by Vikki Harris Serves 6 INGREDIENTS ½ cup almonds ½ cup hazlenuts ¼ cup extra virgin olive oil (Spanish) 6 cloves garlic 3 slices white bread, crusts removed, cut into quarters 2 roasted red peppers, deseeded and destemmed 4 tablespoo ns sherry vinegar (Spanish) Juice of 1…
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Tortilla Española
Serves 8 INGREDIENTS 1 lb potatoes (doesn’t matter what variety), sliced in ¼-inch thick slices and in half ¼ cup olive oil 1 medium yellow onion, chopped 4-5 cloves garlic, sliced thin ¼ cup fresh flat leaf parsley, chopped fine 6 eggs Salt and pepper PREPARATION Place the potato slices in a large sauce pan…
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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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Root Veggies With Thyme, Garlic, & Leeks
You can put virtually anything in a foil packet dinner – whatever inspires you at the market or in your ‘fridge. To get your creative juices flowing, here’s a few ideas to play around with. Simple and delicious!
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Garlic Chive Sour Cream
Here are a few of our favorite latke recipes with a modern herbal twist. Each recipe is uniquely herbalized and is accompanied by its own unique serving sauce. We have latkes for all palette types and occasions, including sweet, savory, robust and fresh, and light. All of these recipes will create a new modern symbol…
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Pa amb tomàquet
It’s impossible to talk about the food in Barcelona without mentioning the plethora of fresh seafood featured in its cuisine such as anchovies, mussels, clams, prawns, squid, and fish. The seafood is typically showcased pretty simply and basically and is most often seasoned with garlic, olive oil and tomatoes and traditionally eaten in paella, a…
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Garlic Herb Ketchup
This is a very chunky ketchup with a very garlic-and-herb taste that is also excellent on fries!
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Tashi
Tashi is the Cyprus version of tahini with yogurt and a good amount of garlic. It is usually eaten with bread.
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Simple Roasted Tomatoes with Garlic and Basil
This is a truly decadent yet unbelievably simple recipe that captures the essence of slow roasted tomatoes together with basil. Serve over warm crusty bread or pasta, chicken or fish. It is also excellent over fresh steamed broccoli or green beans.
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Herby Anchovy Garlic Dressing
Serve over baby romaine leaves with hearty herb croutons
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Spring Greens Garlic Risotto
Risottos are an Italian delight!
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Santorini Roasted Eggplant
We wanted to bring you a little taste of Oia, so here are a few recipes for the wonderful Santorini foods that one can experience on the unforgettable Greek isles.
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Santorini Chicken Soulvaki
We wanted to bring you a little taste of Oia, so here are a few recipes for the wonderful Santorini foods that one can experience on the unforgettable Greek isles.
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Santorini Tzaziki
We wanted to bring you a little taste of Oia, so here are a few recipes for the wonderful Santorini foods that one can experience on the unforgettable Greek isles.
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Tomato Croquettes
We wanted to bring you a little taste of Oia, so here are a few recipes for the wonderful Santorini foods that one can experience on the unforgettable Greek isles.
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Roasted Garlic & Herb Spanish Style Potato Stew
Garnish with fresh parsley. Serves 4.
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Basic Marinara
One of the three basic pizza sauces.