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Lavender Buttermilk Fried Chicken
Serves 4-6 Ingredients For the brine 1 tablespoon lemon zest 2 lemons sliced Juice of 1 lemon 2 tablespoons lavender leaves and flowers ½ cup honey 1 tablespoon black peppercorns, cracked 1 tablespoon fennel seeds 1 tablespoon of the following herbs, chopped fine: thyme, rosemary, savory, marjoram 1 cup salt 2 gallon hot water (no…
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St. Louis Style Ribs
Serves 6 This recipe is a slow poached rib recipe with the seasonings that are normally incorporated into a dry rub in the poaching liquid, creating simple and succulent ribs! Ingredients 4 Spanish onions, chopped 12-15 cloves of garlic, chopped 2 teaspoons cayenne pepper 2 teaspoons paprika 3 teaspoons mustard Seeds 1-2 sprigs of fresh…
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Garden Flounder Ceviche
Serves 6 Ingredients 2 pounds Flounder fillets, sliced in thin strips or cut into small cubes 1 medium zucchini, chopped super fine 1 medium carrot, chopped super fine ½ medium red onion, chopped fine 1 cup cherry tomatoes, quartered 1 teaspoon red chili, chopped fine 1 small shallot, chopped fine 2 teaspoons salt 1 teaspoon…
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Spanish Seville Squid Cocktail
Serves 6 Ingredients 2 pounds cleaned squid, sliced in rings 2 cloves garlic, chopped 1 tablespoon lemon zest Olive oil ½ medium Spanish onion, sliced thin ½ cup red bell peppers, slices thin ½ cup orange bell peppers sliced thin 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved (gold ones especially nice) 1 cup Spanish black olives, pitted…
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Ger-Nis Garden Potato Salad
Serves 12 Ingredients 6 cups cooked potatoes, cubed (all colors blue, red, and white) 2 cups radishes, chopped 2 cups celery, chopped 1 cup red onions, chopped 1 cup carrots, chopped 1 cup orange bell pepper, chopped 1 cup red bell pepper, chopped 1 cup fresh dill, chopped 1 cup fresh parsley, chopped 1 cup…
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Summer Herb Chimichurri, Grilled Potato Salad
Serves 4 Ingredients 1 cup fresh parsley, chopped ¼ cup fresh oregano, chopped ¼ cup fresh thyme leaves, chopped 2 tablespoons fresh chives, chopped 3 cloves garlic, chopped 1 medium shallot, chopped 3 tablespoons lemon juice 2 teaspoons lemon zest ½ -3/4 cup extra virgin olive oil ¼ cup red wine vinegar 1 teaspoon smoked…
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Lavender Buttermilk Fried Chicken
Serves 4-6 Ingredients For the brine 1 tablespoon lemon zest 2 lemons sliced Juice of 1 lemon 2 tablespoons lavender leaves and flowers ½ cup honey 1 tablespoon black peppercorns, cracked 1 tablespoon fennel seeds 1 tablespoon of the following herbs, chopped fine; thyme, rosemary, savory, marjoram 1  cup salt 2 gallons hot water (no…
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Thai Red Curry Paste / Gaeng Phet
Makes 1 cup curry paste Ingredients 5-10 small fresh red chilies (10=HOT) 5-6 cloves garlic, chopped fine 2 tablespoons shallots, chopped fine 2 teaspoons coarse sea salt 2 tablespoons galangal root, peeled and chopped fine 2 tablespoons ginger root, peeled and chopped fine 2 tablespoons lemongrass bulb, cleaned and trimmed and chopped fine 2 tablespoons…
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Eggs in Herbal Purgatory
Serves 6 This quick and easy dish has its origins in Naples and originated as a means to use up leftover sauce at breakfast time. The eggs are essentially cooked in the tomato sauce, hence the purgatory! Many cultures all over the world utilize this Italian idea, this recipe has more of the Middle Eastern…
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Pinchos Morunos
Serves 10 Ingredients 2 pounds pork butt or shoulder, fat trimmed 2 teaspoon sweet Spanish paprika 4 cloves garlic, chopped fine 2 teaspoons oregano (dried) Salt to taste Spanish extra-virgin olive oil Directions Cut pork into 1 ½-inch cubes. Put pork into a glass or ceramic bowl. Sprinkle paprika, garlic, oregano and salt over pork…
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Patatas Bravas
Serves 10 Ingredients For the potatoes 4 large Russet potatoes Salt, to taste For the salsa brava â…“ cup tomate frito, recipe follows ½ tablespoon white vinegar ½ teaspoon paprika ¼ teaspoon ground cumin Cayenne pepper or Tabasco sauce to taste 2 cups olive oil or canola oil Directions Parboil the potatoes with their skins…
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Grape Raita
Serves 4 to 6 INGREDIENTS 3 cups plain yogurt 1½ cups seedless grapes, halved 2 teaspoons ground toasted cumin 2 teaspoons sugar ½ teaspoon cayenne pepper or paprika Salt For the tempering oil: 3 tablespoons canola oil 2 teaspoons cumin or black mustard seeds 1 teaspoon fennel seeds 6 fresh or 10 frozen curry leaves,…
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Spicy Moroccan Cauliflower Latke with Preserved Lemons and Mint Marmalade
These are Moroccan inspired latkes with a tangy mint sauce adds interest and an exotic twist.
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Paella Valenciana
Paella Valenciana is essentially the mother to all other forms of paella. Authentic Paella Valenciana is hard to find, but, when you do, you will find it to be as exquisite as paella gets. You can omit the snails in this recipe, but the paella will not be authentic. You can find the snails in…
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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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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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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…