Curried Carrot Soup

January 20, 2016 KellyH 0 Comments

Curried Carrot Soup Serves 4 2 tablespoons unsalted butter 1/2 cup finely chopped onion 1 teaspoon sweet curry powder 1 bunch carrots, scraped, and cut into 1-inch lengths 2 cups chicken or vegetable broth 1/2 cup heavy cream 1/4 cup finely chopped Italian parsley Salt and pepper 1. In a Dutch oven, heat the butter, …

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Honey Thyme Carrots

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Honey Thyme Carrots Serves 4 2 tablespoons unsalted butter 1/2 cup chopped shallots One bunch carrots, cleaned and cut into 1/2-inch pieces 1 tablespoon honey 1 teaspoon dried thyme 1/2 cup chicken broth 1/2 cup heavy cream 1/8 teaspoon ground nutmeg Salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste 1. In a 12-inch skillet, melt …

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Lemon Dill Chicken

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Lemon Dill Chicken Serves 6 1/2 cup all-purpose flour 1 1/2 teaspoons salt 1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper 1/2 teaspoon sweet paprika 6 chicken breast halves, skin and bones removed 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil 2 tablespoons unsalted butter 2 garlic cloves, minced 1/2 cup finely chopped onion Grated zest of one lemon …

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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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