Recipes
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.
Ingredients
- 2 cups shelled edamame thawed (if frozen) and patted dry
- 1 can about 15 oz. cannellini beans, rinsed and patted dry
- 6 cherry tomatoes quartered
- 1/3 cup Extra Virgin Olive Oil EVOO
- 1/3 cup finely chopped celery
- 1/4 cup chopped shallots
- 3 tablespoons red wine vinegar
- 1 teaspoon lemon zest from 1 lemon
- 2 tablespoons lemon juice from 1 lemon
- 2 tablespoons chopped fresh flat-leaf parsley leaves
- 2 teaspoons chopped fresh oregano leaves
- 1 clove garlic finely chopped
- Salt and pepper to taste
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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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.
Ingredients
- 1 1/2 cups boiling water
- 1 cup basmati rice
- 1 box 10 oz. frozen artichokes, thawed and patted dry
- 1/2 cup chopped shallots
- 3 tablespoons olive oil
- 2 cloves garlic finely chopped
- 3 tablespoons sliced almonds toasted
- 1 lemon zested (about 1 1/2 tsp.) and juiced (about 1/4 cup)
- 1 tablespoon chopped fresh flat-leaf parsley leaves
- Salt and pepper to taste
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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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.
Ingredients
- 1 1/4 cups self-rising flour
- 1 cup almond or walnut milk
- 1 cup chopped walnuts
- 1 small banana mashed
- 1/4 cup coconut oil plus more for the skillet
- 1/4 cup packed dark brown sugar
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg
- Pure maple syrup for serving
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.
Ingredients
- 1 can 13.5 oz. coconut milk, shaken until blended
- 1 lb. carrots peeled and quartered
- 1 stalk lemongrass pounded with mallet or skillet
- 4- to 5- inch piece of fresh ginger peeled and chopped
- 3 cloves garlic
- 1 red Fresno chile sliced
- Lemon wedges for serving
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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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.
Ingredients
- 1/2 cup mayonnaise
- 3 tablespoons chopped fresh chives
- 2 teaspoons pink peppercorns crushed
- 1 teaspoon lemon zest from 1 lemon
- 1 teaspoon lemon juice
- 12 hard-boiled eggs peeled and halved
- 1/2 cup microherbs such as amaranth
- Flaky sea salt for garnish
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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Garlicky Kale Quesadilla Club
Garlicky Kale Quesadilla Club
Elevate your quesadilla game with the bold flavors of garlicky kale, cilantro, and Monterey Jack.
Ingredients
- 3 cloves garlic chopped
- 1 red jalapeño chile sliced
- 4 ounces baby kale packed
- 1 cup fresh cilantro leaves
- 1 cup 4 ounces grated Monterey Jack cheese
- 4 large flour tortillas
- 2 tablespoons olive oil for cooking
- Guacamole and lime wedges for serving
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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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.
Ingredients
- 3 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1 cup margarine at room temperature
- ¾ cup granulated sugar
- ¾ cup light brown sugar firmly packed
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 teaspoon water
- 2 large eggs
- 18 ounces 3 cups semisweet chocolate chips
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.
Ingredients
- 1 cup plus 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
- ½ teaspoon baking soda
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ½ cup unsalted butter
- 6 tablespoons granulated sugar
- 6 tablespoons brown sugar firmly packed
- 1 large egg
- ½ teaspoon vanilla extract
- ½ cup chopped nuts optional
- 6 ounces 1 cup semisweet chocolate chips or semisweet chocolate bar, cut into pea-sized pieces
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.
Ingredients
- 6 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 tablespoon baking soda
- 1 tablespoon salt
- 3 cups margarine
- 2½ cups firmly packed brown sugar
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 5 large eggs
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
- 2½ cups semisweet chocolate chips
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.