Blood Orange Margarita

February 17, 2016 KellyH 0 Comments

Blood Orange Margarita Serves 4 While we are on the subject of drinks, how about serving this one for a casual brunch. 2/3 cup Gold Tequila 1/3 cup Triple Sec 1/3 cup blood orange juice 1/4 cup fresh lime juice 1/3 cup simple syrup Ice Fleur de Sel for garnish Lime wedges or blood orange …

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Blood Orange and Campari

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Blood Orange and Campari Makes 4 Pretend you are in Rome and enjoy this delicious apperitivo where it’s called a Serpentino. 1 cup Campari 2 cups freshly squeezed blood orange juice 2 tablespoons raw sugar 4 slices of orange 1. Fill a tumbler with ice. Add the Campari, orange juice and sugar and stir well …

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Pomegranate Shrimp with Curry Leaves

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Pomegranate Shrimp with Curry Leaves Serves 4 1 1/2 pounds medium shrimp, shelled and deveined 2 tablespoons pomegranate molasses 1 teaspoon minced garlic 1/2 teaspoon ground turmeric pinch red chili powder or red chili flakes 2 tablespoons vegetable oil 1 tablespoon fresh curry leaves 2 large or 4 to 6 small shallots, thinly sliced 1 …

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Wheat Berry Citrus Salad

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Wheat Berry Citrus Salad Serves 6 2 cups wheat berries 1/4 cup vanilla blood orange juice 1/4 cup rice vinegar 1/2 cup extra virgin olive oil 1 teaspoon finely chopped green garlic 1/4 cup finely chopped curry leaves 1 cup finely chopped fennel 3 Vanilla blood oranges, peel and pith removed, separated into segments, and …

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Bacon Wrapped Dates Stuffed with Parmigiano

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Bacon Wrapped Dates Stuffed with Parmigiano Serves 4 6 strips bacon, cut in half crosswise 12 pitted dates 1/4 pound Parmigiano-Reggiano cheese, cut into chunks to fit the dates 1. Cook the bacon in a large skillet over medium heat until it has rendered some fat and begins to turn translucent; don’t let it brown …

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Fennel and Citrus Salad

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Fennel and Citrus Salad Serves 4 1 head romaine lettuce, washed, spun dry and chopped 3 Navel oranges, peel and pith removed, and sliced in 1/2-inch slices 1 Oro Blanco grapefruit, peel and pith removed, separated into segments 1 fennel bulb, wispy ends removed, and thinly sliced 1/2 cup pitted Kalamata olives, sliced 1/2 cup …

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Mizuna Salad with Orange Vinaigrette

February 17, 2016 KellyH 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 KellyH 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 KellyH 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

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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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