Edamame & White Bean Salad with Oregano Vinaigrette

Edamame & White Bean Salad with Oregano Vinaigrette

Delight in a refreshing salad featuring the vibrant combination of edamame and cannellini beans, enhanced by a zesty oregano vinaigrette.
Couverts4
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Ingredients

Instructions

  • In a large bowl, gently mix together shelled edamame, cannellini beans, quartered cherry tomatoes, chopped celery, and chopped shallots.
  • In a separate bowl, whisk together Extra Virgin Olive Oil, red wine vinegar, lemon zest, lemon juice, chopped fresh parsley, chopped fresh oregano, and finely chopped garlic to create the oregano vinaigrette.
  • Pour the oregano vinaigrette over the bean and edamame mixture, ensuring even coating.
  • Season the salad with salt and pepper to taste.
  • Toss gently to combine all ingredients.

Notes & Wine Advice

Serve the Edamame & White Bean Salad with Oregano Vinaigrette immediately, or refrigerate for a chilled option.
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Course; Salad

Baked Basmati with Artichokes & Almonds

Baked Basmati with Artichokes & Almonds

Elevate your rice dish with the savory blend of basmati rice, tender artichokes, and crunchy almonds, all infused with the bright flavors of lemon.
Couverts4
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Ingredients

Instructions

  • In a small baking pan, combine boiling water, basmati rice, thawed artichokes, chopped shallots, olive oil, and finely chopped garlic.
  • Season with 1 teaspoon of salt.
  • Stir well.
  • Cover the pan and bake in the preheated oven until the rice is tender, approximately 28 minutes.
  • Using a fork, gently stir in the toasted sliced almonds, lemon zest, lemon juice, and chopped fresh parsley.
  • Season the dish with pepper to taste.

Notes & Wine Advice

Serve the Baked Basmati with Artichokes & Almonds as a flavorful side dish.
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Course; Nuts / Rice / Side Dish
Diets; Vegetarian

Banana Bread Pancakes with Walnuts

Banana Bread Pancakes with Walnuts

Transform your breakfast into a delightful treat with these fluffy Banana Bread Pancakes, enriched with the goodness of walnuts and a hint of spice.
Couverts6
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Ingredients

Instructions

  • In a bowl, combine all ingredients except maple syrup.
  • Stir until well incorporated.
  • Heat a nonstick skillet or griddle over medium heat; brush with oil to prevent sticking.
  • Spoon the pancake batter by tablespoonfuls into the skillet, creating round pancakes.
  • Cook the pancakes until browned and cooked through, approximately 2 minutes per side.

Notes & Wine Advice

Serve the Banana Bread Pancakes warm, drizzled with pure maple syrup.

Nutrition values

Calories: 300 kcal
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Coconut-infused Carrot-Lemongrass Bisque

Coconut-infused Carrot-Lemongrass Bisque

Indulge in the velvety richness of this Carrot-Lemongrass Bisque, kissed with coconut milk and a hint of citrus.
Couverts5
Total time 45 minutes
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Ingredients

Instructions

  • Spoon 1 tablespoon of coconut milk into a small bowl and set aside.
  • In a large saucepan, simmer the remaining coconut milk, carrots, lemongrass, ginger, garlic, chile, and 3.
  • 5 cups of water over medium-low heat until the carrots are tender, approximately 20 minutes.
  • Discard the lemongrass.
  • Using a blender, puree the soup until smooth.
  • Strain the pureed soup using a fine-mesh strainer to achieve a silky texture, discarding any solids in the strainer.
  • Season the soup to taste.
  • Ladle the bisque into bowls and drizzle with the reserved coconut milk.

Notes & Wine Advice

Serve with lemon wedges for a citrusy finish.

Nutrition values

Calories: 180 kcal
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Course; Soup

Pink Peppercorn Deviled Eggs with Microherbs

Pink Peppercorn Deviled Eggs with Microherbs

Elevate the classic deviled eggs with a delightful twist of pink peppercorn mayo and a sprinkle of vibrant microherbs.
Couverts24
Total time 30 minutes
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Ingredients

Instructions

  • In a bowl, combine mayonnaise, 2 tablespoons of chopped fresh chives, crushed pink peppercorns, lemon zest, and lemon juice.
  • Season the mixture to taste.
  • Spread the prepared mayonnaise mixture on the halved hard-boiled eggs.
  • Garnish each deviled egg with a generous sprinkle of microherbs, remaining chopped chives, and additional crushed pink peppercorns.
  • Finish by delicately garnishing with a touch of flaky sea salt.
  • Serve chilled and enjoy the delightful flavors of these Pink Peppercorn Deviled Eggs.
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Course; Appetizer / Eggs / Snack / Starters

Garlicky Kale Quesadilla Club

Garlicky Kale Quesadilla Club

Elevate your quesadilla game with the bold flavors of garlicky kale, cilantro, and Monterey Jack.
Couverts4
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Ingredients

Instructions

  • In a skillet, sauté chopped garlic and sliced red jalapeño chile in olive oil over medium heat.
  • Stir often until fragrant and slightly golden.
  • Add the packed baby kale to the skillet and cook until wilted.
  • This should take about 3-4 minutes.
  • Toss in fresh cilantro leaves and cook briefly until they just start to wilt.
  • Lay a flour tortilla in the skillet and sprinkle a portion of grated Monterey Jack cheese over one half of the tortilla.
  • Spoon a generous amount of the garlicky kale mixture over the cheese.
  • Fold the tortilla in half, creating a half-moon shape.
  • Press down gently with a spatula.
  • Cook until the cheese is melted and the tortilla is golden brown, approximately 2-3 minutes per side.
  • Repeat the process for the remaining tortillas.
  • Once cooked, cut each quesadilla into 4 wedges.
  • Serve with guacamole and lime wedges for a delicious Quesadilla Club experience
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Course; Lunch / Tortilla

Susan’s Soft and Chewy Chocolate Chip Cookies

Susan’s Soft and Chewy Chocolate Chip Cookies

Indulge in the softer and chewier texture of these delightful chocolate chip cookies, a creation from Susan S. Grossman in Canton, Ohio.
Couverts5 dozen cookies
Total time 40 minutes
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Ingredients

Instructions

  • Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C).
  • Sift the flour before measuring, then sift again with the baking soda and salt.
  • Set aside.
  • In a large bowl, combine the margarine, granulated sugar, light brown sugar, vanilla, and water.
  • Beat with an electric mixer for about 2 minutes until creamy.
  • Add the eggs and beat until fluffy.
  • While gradually adding the sifted ingredients, beat with the electric mixer for about 2 minutes until very well blended.
  • Stir in the semisweet chocolate chips.
  • Drop heaping teaspoonfuls of dough onto lightly greased baking sheets.
  • Bake on the middle oven rack for 10 to 12 minutes, or until the cookies are lightly browned and slightly crisp on the bottom.
  • They may seem slightly undercooked; do not overbake.
  • Cool for 1 minute on the baking sheets, then transfer the cookies to paper towels to cool completely.
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Buttery Delight Chocolate Chip Cookies

Buttery Delight Chocolate Chip Cookies

Richard MacDonald’s signature cookies with a rich buttery flavor and crispy texture.
Couverts3 dozen cookies
Total time 30 minutes
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Ingredients

Instructions

  • Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C).
  • Grease the baking sheets with margarine.
  • Sift the flour before measuring, then sift again with the baking soda and salt.
  • Set aside.
  • In a large mixing bowl, cream the unsalted butter.
  • Gradually add the sugars, continuing to beat until the mixture is creamy.
  • Beat in the egg and vanilla.
  • Stir in the sifted ingredients, followed by the nuts and chocolate chips.
  • Drop teaspoonfuls of dough onto greased baking sheets, spacing the cookies well apart.
  • Bake for 8 to 10 minutes or until golden brown.
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Classic Orchards Chocolate Chip Cookies

Classic Orchards Chocolate Chip Cookies

The timeless treat for any classic occasion.
Couverts9 dozen cookies
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Ingredients

Instructions

  • Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C).
  • In a bowl, combine the flour, baking soda, and salt.
  • Set aside.
  • In a large bowl, cream the margarine with a large wooden spoon.
  • Add the brown and granulated sugars, continuing to cream until well blended.
  • Beat in the eggs, one at a time, and the vanilla.
  • Mix in the dry ingredients, using your hands to blend them well.
  • Gently stir in the semisweet chocolate chips.
  • Drop heaping tablespoonfuls of dough onto parchment-lined cookie sheets.
  • Bake for about 8 minutes.
  • Be careful not to overcook.
  • Place the baking sheet on a rack to allow air circulation under the cookies as they cool, or slide parchment paper, with the cookies still in place, onto racks to cool.
  • Once completely cool, store the cookies tightly covered.
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