Mizuna Salad with Orange Vinaigrette

February 17, 2016 0 Comments

Mizuna Salad with Orange Vinaigrette Serves 4 One bunch Mizuna, washed, spun dry and chopped, tough stems removed 2 white scallions, finely chopped 2 Navel oranges, peel and pith removed, cut into 1/2-inch slices or segmented 1 fennel bulb, wispy ends removed, and thinly sliced 1/4 cup orange juice 1/4 cup rice vinegar 2 tablespoons …

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Strawberry Shortcake

February 17, 2016 0 Comments

Strawberry Shortcake Serves 4 This recipe is for cream biscuits that are split then topped with berries and whipped cream. For the Shortcakes: 2 cups unbleached all-purpose flour 1 tablespoons baking powder 1/2 teaspoon salt 3 tablespoons sugar 1 1/4 cups heavy cream 1 large egg yolk 2 tablespoons milk or heavy cream 3 tablespoons …

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Spicy Orange Chicken

February 17, 2016 0 Comments

Spicy Orange Chicken Serves 4 to 6 For the Chicken: 4 chicken breasts, skin and bones removed 2 tablespoons cornstarch 1/4 soy sauce 1/4 cup fresh orange juice Few drops Sriracha 1. Cut the chicken into small pieces, or thin strips for stir-fry. Put the chicken into a zip-lock bag. 2. In a small bowl, …

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Roasted Potato Crusted Halibut

February 17, 2016 0 Comments

Roasted Potato Crusted Halibut Serves 6 1 pound French fingerling potatoes, scrubbed 1/2 cup extra virgin olive oil 1/2 cup unsalted butter 4 garlic cloves, minced 2 white scallions, finely chopped, using the white and tender green parts Grated zest of 1 lemon 2 tablespoons lemon juice 1 1/2 teaspoons salt 1/2 teaspoons freshly ground …

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French Fingerling Potato Salad

February 17, 2016 0 Comments

French Fingerling Potato Salad Serves 4 1 pound French fingerling potatoes scrubbed 3 white scallions, finely chopped 2 ribs celery, finely chopped 1 cup olive oil 1/4 cup red wine vinegar 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard 2 cloves garlic, minced 1 teaspoon finely chopped thyme 1 teaspoon salt 1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper 1. Put …

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Mediterranean Chopped Salad

February 17, 2016 0 Comments

Mediterranean Chopped Salad Serves 6 to 8 One head Romaine lettuce, washed, spun dry and chopped into 1/2-inch ribbons 1/2 cup finely chopped fennel 2 white scallions, finely chopped One 14.5-ounce can garbanzo or small white beans, rinsed and drained 1 European cucumber, scrubbed, and finely chopped 1 cup pitted Kalamata olives, chopped 1 1/2 …

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Farmers' Market Box 2-11-16

February 10, 2016 0 Comments

This weeks local produce and featured farms: Baby Carrots – Black Sheep Produce Cauliflower – Life’s A Choke Farm Treviso Chicory – Coleman Family Farms Rosemary – Kong Thao Farm Meyer Lemons – Evergreen Nursery Macadamia Nuts – Russell Family Farm Cara Cara Oranges – Ken’s Top Notch Produce Red Radish – Black Sheep Produce …

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Celery Root, Apple and Farro Salad

February 4, 2016 0 Comments

Celery Root, Apple and Farro Salad Serves 6 3 cups cooked farro (see note) One celery root, peeled, and cut into julienne 2 apples, cored, and cut into julienne 1 cup Pecorino Romano cheese, cut into 1/2-inch dice 1/3 cup extra virgin olive oil 3 tablespoons apple cider vinegar Salt and pepper 1/4 cup finely …

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Waldorf Salad with Celery Root and Apples

February 4, 2016 0 Comments

Waldorf Salad with Celery Root and Apples Serves 6 1 celery root, peeled, and cut into julienne 2 apples, cored, and cut into julienne 3 cups cooked shredded chicken 1/2 cup toasted chopped walnuts 1/2 cup golden raisins 1/2 cup vegetable oil 1/4 cup apple juice or cider 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice 1 1/2 …

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Pork Osso Buco with Blood Orange Gremolata

February 4, 2016 0 Comments

Pork Osso Buco with Blood Orange Gremolata Serves 6 I actually prefer using pork instead of veal in Osso Buco for its sweet taste, and melt in your mouth tenderness. Using pork shoulder makes this an affordable dish. 1 tablespoon olive oil Salt and pepper 2 1/2 pounds pork shoulder, fat trimmed, cut into 1-inch …

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