Monthly Archives: February 2014

17 Feb

Heirloom Tomatoes with Spicy Cilantro Pesto

Ingredients 2 pounds assorted, ripe heirloom tomatoes,sliced 1/4″ thick   Cilantro Pesto 1 large bunch fresh cilantro, stemmed, washed and dried 2 medium Garlic cloves, peeled and smashed 4 green onions, white portion only , chopped 1 jalapeno pepper, seeded, ribs discarded , chopped (optional) 1/3 cup fruity, fresh Tuscan herb Extra Virgin Olive Oil

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17 Feb

Fresh Arugula Pasta with Creamy Garlic-Mushroom Sauce

Ingredients Fresh Arugula Pasta Dough 1/2 cup fresh baby arugula 1 tablespoon lemon juice 1-1/2 cup fine semolina flour 3/4 cup all-purpose flour 2 large eggs 3/4 teaspoon salt 1 tablespoon Garlic olive oil   Combine the arugula and tablespoon of lemon juice in a blender or food processor and process until it forms a

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17 Feb

Whole Wheat Arbequina –Zucchini Cranberry Muffins

Ingredients Muffins 1 cup unbleached all-purpose flour 1 cup white whole wheat flour 1/2 cup (3 1/2 ounces) sugar 1 tablespoon baking powder 1 teaspoon salt 2 teaspoons ground cinnamon 1/2 cup (2 ounces) chopped walnuts, toasted 1/2 cup dried cranberries 2 large eggs, beaten 1/2 cup (4 ounces) milk 1/2 cup Ultra Fresh Spanish

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16 Feb

Simple Brined, Mushroom-Sage Extra Virgin Olive Oil Basted Turkey

Ingredients 1 Turkey about 12 pounds   For The Brine 1 1/2 cups kosher salt 2 1/2 gallons cold water   Roasting 3 tablespoons Wild Mushroom & Sage Infussed Olive Oil 1 tablespoon freshly ground pepper 1/2-3/4 cups chicken stock, as needed   Directions Place Turkey and enough brine to cover in a large pot.

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16 Feb

Roasted Hasselback Potatoes with Garlic Infused Olive Oil

Ingredients 8 medium red new potatoes 1/2 cup garlic olive oil ( You could also substitiue with any non-infused UP EVOO or Chipotle Olive Oil, Gremolata Olive Oil, Harissa Olive Oil, or Mushroom Sage Olive Oil) 2 teaspoons kosher salt 1 cup grated cheddar (optional) or any other melting cheese of your choice fresh ground

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16 Feb

Conchigliette with Pork and Wild Mushroom Sugo with Black Truffle

Ingredients 1 pound ground pork, beef or even turkey, but preferably freshly-ground pork 2 cups finely diced wild mushrooms 1/2 cup grated Pecorino cheese 2 large shallots, sliced 3 cloves garlic, chopped 2 medium carrots finely diced 1 stalk celery, finely diced 2 cups good quality red wine 1 cup crushed tomatoes 2″ sprig fresh

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16 Feb

White Chocolate & Persian Lime Olive Oil Fudge

Ingredients 1/4 cup of our Lime Olive Oils 1/4 cup insalted butter 3/4 cup Sour Cream 2 cups miniature marshmallows 1/2 lb white chocolate morsels 3 tablespoons fresh lime juice 1 cup granulated sugar finely grated zest of two limes, about 1 tablespoon   Directions Grease an 8″ x 8″ square baking pan Combine sugar,

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