Pork Osso Buco with Blood Orange Gremolata

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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 …

Blood Orange Olive Oil Cake

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Blood Orange Olive Oil Cake Serves 8 2 cups all-purpose flour 1 3/4 cups sugar 1 1/2 teaspoons kosher salt 1/2 teaspoon baking soda 1/2 teaspoon baking powder 1 1/3 cups extra-virgin olive oil 1 1/4 cups whole milk 3 large eggs 1 1/2 tablespoons grated blood orange zest 1/4 cup fresh blood orange juice …

Blood Orange Pie

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Blood Orange Pie Serves 12 For the Crust 1 1/2 cups crushed graham crackers (about 2 packets) 1 tablespoon sugar 6 tablespoons butter, melted Preheat the oven to 350 degrees, and coat the inside of a 9-inch pie plate with non-stick cooking spray. In a bowl, combine the crumbs, and sugar. Add the butter and …

Green Garlic Bread

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Green Garlic Bread Serves 8 One large loaf Italian soft crusted bread 1/4 cup unsalted butter, softened 1/4 cup extra virgin olive oil 1 tablespoon minced green garlic 1/2 cup grated Parmigiano Reggiano cheese, or Pecorino Romano 1. Preheat the broiler, and line a baking sheet with aluminum foil. 2. Split the bread in half …

Super Bowl Italian Wedding Soup

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Super Bowl Italian Wedding Soup Serves 8 This is a terrific soup for Super Sunday; you can make it in your slow cooker or on the stove top, and keep it warm for hours while watching the game. Green Garlic bread is a great accompaniment. 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil 1 Walla Walla Onion, …

Kumquat Chutney

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Kumquat Chutney Makes about 2 cups 2 tablespoons vegetable oil 2 cups kumquats, sliced, and seeded 1/2 cup finely chopped red onion 1 tablespoon grated ginger 2 teaspoons finely chopped green garlic 1/4 cup packed brown sugar 2 tablespoons white vinegar 1/2 teaspoon ground cumin Pinch cayenne 1. In a Dutch oven, heat the oil …

Caramelized Kumquat Toast

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Caramelized Kumquat Toast Serves 4 to 6 2 tablespoons unsalted butter 1/3 cup sugar 2 cups kumquats, thinly sliced and seeds removed 1 baguette, sliced 1/2-inch thick and toasted 1/2 cup crème fraiche Fleur de sel 1. In a skillet, heat the butter over medium high heat, add the sugar and stir until the sugar …

Roasted Purple Potato Salad with Green Garlic Dressing

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Roasted Purple Potato Salad with Green Garlic Dressing Serves 4 1/2 cup extra virgin olive oil 1 1/2 teaspoons salt 1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper 1 pound purple potatoes, scrubbed, and cut in quarters 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice 2 teaspoons finely minced green garlic 1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce 2 tablespoons grated Parmigiano Reggiano, …

Fire Lettuce Salad with Dilly Dressing

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Fire Lettuce Salad with Dilly Dressing Serves 4 The dressing is also delicious as a dip for vegetables. If it is too thick for your taste, thin with a bit of milk or more lemon juice. One head fire lettuce, washed, spun dry, and chopped 1/2 cup mayonnaise 1/4 cup Greek style yogurt or sour …

Mustard Frill Pizza

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Mustard Frill Pizza Serves 4 to 6 If you are feeling lazy, this pizza can be made with pita bread as the crust. If you go for the pizza dough, (Mona Lisa has the best) let it rest on the counter for 1 hour before rolling it out. One pound ball pizza dough or four …