Maple Balsamic Glazed Roasted Pecans
Posted onThese delightful pecans are fantastic on salads, ice cream or on their own as a quick snack. Since they tend to disappear fast you probably should make a double batch.
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Sage Sausage Bites with Strawberry-Apricot Balsamic Dipping Sauce
Posted onWe made these tasty morsels for the Super Bowl a few weeks ago and they disappeared before the second quarter; so we thought this just might be something we share. Think hearty sage sausage browned in the oven and dipped in a sweet, fruity, spicy mustard sauce. The recipe idea came from Rachel Ray from […]
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Blood Orange Olive Oil and Dark Chocolate Balsamic Roasted Chicken
Posted onThe combination of oranges and dark chocolate goes beyond desserts. We’ve tasted chicken mole dishes before where the chicken is flavored by a Mexican sauce made from chilies and chocolate. However, this dish uses a marinade that combines the fruity flavor of blood orange extra virgin olive oil with the bittersweet flavor of dark chocolate […]
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Turkey Enchilada Pie with Cilantro and Roasted Onion Olive Oil
Posted onThis enchilada pie reminds us of lasagna but with half the amount of work – plus the kids love it (pie for dinner anyone?). You can substitute or supplement this dish with whatever you have leftover in the fridge (mushrooms, zucchini, red peppers, etc). We use a round spring-form pan to hold all the layers […]
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Red Lentil Stew (Dal) with Cilantro and Roasted Onion Olive Oil
Posted onRounding out our vegetarian dishes for the month of January, we have Dal. “Pulses” are dried lentils, beans or peas that have been stripped of their outer hulls and split. These pulses are often used in Indian cuisine to make a thick stew called Dal. It is regularly served as a main course offering a […]
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Tofu Sesame Stir Fry
Posted onTofu, a staple in many Asian dishes, has become very popular in Western cooking. Not only is it packed with protein and calcium but it is also well known for its ability to absorb flavors from spices and sauces while cooking. Add a handful of some of the healthiest nuts around and you’ve got a […]
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Garlic Rosemary Cauliflower Mash
Posted onRemember all those low-carb diets with the tricky yet tasteless substitutes? One of the dishes that weathered the storm is the cauliflower mash (often called “mock” mashed potatoes). Yes, fresh cauliflower is a healthy substitute over starchy mashed potatoes but too often large amounts of butter and cream are used to compensate for bland flavor. […]
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Basil-Strawberry Vinaigrette
Posted onOne of our easier vinaigrettes, the Basil Olive Oil and Strawberry Balsamic do all the work. We add salt and pepper and Dijon mustard (as an emulsifier) but that’s it. We discovered this great flavor combination when creating our recipe for Roasted Beets and Endive Salad with Basil-Strawberry Vinaigrette. We loved the taste and thought […]
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Roasted Beets and Endive Salad with Basil-Strawberry Vinaigrette
Posted onWe’ve all tried canned, sliced beets in factory pickling juices but have you ever roasted your own beets? It’s as easy as a baked potato – foil, oven, you know the routine. But the natural sweetness you get from the beets combined with the flavors you add with this basil-strawberry vinaigrette will have you wondering […]
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Quinoa-Stuffed Acorn Squash with Cilantro and Roasted Onion Olive Oil
Posted onFor many of us, the New Year always brings ambitious resolutions that include eating healthier. We get it and we’re in. To play our part, we’ll be offering up lighter, vegetarian dishes each week throughout the month of January. Starting us off is a main course that includes quinoa (a wonder food that’s become very […]
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