Pasta alla Vongole

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Pasta alla Vongole Serves 6 1/4 cup extra virgin olive oil 6 garlic cloves, minced 1 cup finely chopped onion 1 teaspoon dried oregano 1 teaspoon Old Bay seasoning Pinch red pepper flakes Grated zest of 2 Eureka lemons 1/2 cup Eureka lemon juice 40 Manila clams, scrubbed One pound linguine, cooked 3 minutes short …

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Baby Broccoli Quiche

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Baby Broccoli Quiche Serves 6 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil 1 garlic clove, minced Pinch red pepper flakes 1 1/4 pound baby broccoli, tough stems trimmed, and chopped One unbaked 9-inch pie crust, at least 2 1/2 inches deep 6 large eggs 1 cup heavy cream 5 drops Tabasco 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard 1 …

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Fennel, Grapefruit and Romaine Slaw

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Fennel, Grapefruit and Romaine Slaw Serves 6 1/4 cup extra virgin olive oil 2 tablespoons Oro Blanco juice 1 tablespoon red wine vinegar 1 teaspoon honey One head romaine, sliced into 1/2-inch ribbons One bulb fennel, wispy fronds, trimmed, thinly sliced 1/4 cup finely chopped parsley 2 Oro Blanco grapefruit, peel and pith removed, and …

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Sauteed Fennel

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Sautéed Fennel Serves 4 3 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil 2 garlic cloves, minced One fennel bulb, wispy ends trimmed, and thinly sliced Salt and pepper 3 tablespoons finely chopped parsley 1. In a large skillet, heat the oil, and saute the garlic for 30 seconds until fragrant. 2. Add the fennel and saute over …

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Couscous Salad with Tangerines and Raisins

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Couscous Salad with Tangerines and Raisins Serves 6 2 cups plain couscous 1/2 teaspoon saffron, crushed in the palm of your hand 2 cups hot chicken or vegetable broth 1/2 cup extra virgin olive oil 1/4 cup tangerine juice 1/4 cup rice vinegar 1/4 cup finely chopped red scallion 1/2 cup sliced almonds 1 cup …

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Sauteed Chicken Breasts with Lemon and Parsley

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Sautéed Chicken Breasts with Lemon and Parsley Serves 6 1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil 4 tablespoons butter 6 chicken breast halves, skin and bones removed Salt and black pepper Juice of 1 lemon 1/4 cup finely chopped Italian parsley 1 lemon, thinly sliced for garnish 1. Over medium high heat, melt 3 tablespoons butter, and …

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Pasta with Golden Beets, Greens and Pancetta

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Pasta with Golden Beets, Greens and Pancetta Serves 6 Beet greens are a terrific source of vitamins and minerals, don’t throw them away! They are terrific sautéed with olive oil, salt and pepper, and this one dish meal uses both the sweet golden beets and their greens. 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil One 1/2-inch …

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Parsnip Cake with Tangerine Cream Cheese Frosting

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Parsnip Cake with Tangerine Cream Cheese Frosting Makes two 9-inch layers, or one 13-by-9-inch baking pan A kissing cousin to carrot cake, the parsnips give this cake a sweet flavor, and moist texture. 1 1/2 cups canola oil 2 cups sugar 3 large eggs 2 teaspoons vanilla extract 3 cups thinly grated parsnips One 8-ounce …

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Lemongrass Flavor Bomb

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Lemongrass Flavor Bomb Makes about 1 cup Flavor bombs are frozen blocks of oil containing aromatics to toss into soups, stews, stir-fries for intense flavor. The lemongrass bomb incorporates your garlic, lemongrass and parsley. 1 stalk lemongrass, tough outer layer removed, and finely chopped 6 garlic cloves 1 cup firmly packed Italian parsley 1/2 to …

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Lemongrass Shrimp Stir Fry Salad

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Lemongrass Shrimp Stir Fry Salad Serves 4 1/2 pound linguine, cooked al dente, and cooled 2 red scallions, finely chopped 1 cup thinly sliced romaine lettuce 2 medium carrots cut into julienne 1/4 cup finely chopped mint 1/4 cup vegetable oil 2 garlic cloves, minced 1 Tablespoon minced fresh lemongrass 1 1/2 pounds large shrimp, …

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