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ZUCCHINI PIE in a RICE CRUST
Of all the things you can make with Zucchini when your garden is overflowing, this is a most interesting one. 1 CUP INSTANT WHITE RICE – uncooked 1 CUP CHICKEN BROTH 1 CUP CHEDDAR CHEESE – shredded 1 EGG – lightly beaten 1/3 CUP MAYONNAISE ½ TSP RED PEPPER FLAKES – or to taste 2… Continue reading
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Pici and the Sienese Hills
PICI AND THE SIENESE HILLS If you could take a leisurely trip into the enchanted land of the Tuscan Sienesi hills you would find yourself in the midst of some incredible wine country rolling from San Gimignano thru Poggibonsi and all the way to Monterpulciano, Pienza and Chiusa. Not only would you be able to… Continue reading
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Sicilian Chicken with Spinach and Olives
All done in one pan so no need to turn the oven on! 1 CAN (14oz) PETITE DICED SEASONED TOMATOES 1 ½ CUPS FROZEN SPINACH – thawed, chopped, drained¼ CUP SICILIAN GREEN OLIVES – sliced1 TBS CAPERS – or to tasteSALT – to season, lightly FRESHLY GROUND BLACK PEPPER – to season to tasteGARLIC POWDER – to… Continue reading
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Lemon Chicken Thighs
8 CHICKEN THIGHS – skin trimmed, bone-in ¼ CUP EXTRA VIRGIN OLIVE OIL 2 TSPS KOSHER SALT GROUND BLACK PEPPER – to taste 1 TSP PAPRIKA 1 TSP DRIED OREGANO GARLIC POWDER – to taste 10 SPRIGS FRESH THYME 1 TSP LEMON ZEST – freshly grated 2 TBS CHOPPED FRESH PARSLEY Season chicken with a… Continue reading
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Chocolate Fig Cake
CHOCOLATE FIG CAKE And the story of a fig tree. We have a fig tree at our house that keeps us supplied with figs all summer long. This is a very special tree because it is more than 50 years old and has moved with us several times. It started as a root/seedling brought in… Continue reading
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Pineapple Chicken and Pineapple Fritters
PINEAPPLE CHICKEN Tangy with a hint of heat, but tenderand juicy and perfect for a summer meal. ¾ CUP PINEAPPLE JUICE¼ CUP SOY SAUCE – less sodium3 TBS LIGHT BROWN SUGAR1 TB CATSUP1 TB WHITE WINE VINEGAR3 GARLIC CLOVES – minced1 JALAPENO PEPPER – thinly sliced4 CHICKEN BREASTS – boneless, skinless or 4 -6 HEARTY… Continue reading
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ARUGULA SALAD WITH GRILLED PEACHES AND FETA
2-3 FIRM RIPE PEACES – quartered, peeled or unpeeled10 oz BABY ARUGULA – rinsed and shaken dry1 CUP FETA CHEESE – crumbled¾ CUP FRESH MINT LEAVES – torn ¾ CUP TOASTED PISTACIOS – roughly chopped½ CUP EXTRA VIRGIN OLIVE OIL2 TBS WHITE WINE VINEGAR1 TB LEMON JUICE – freshly squeezed1 TSP DIJON MUSTARD – or to… Continue reading
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POPPY SEED CAKE
POPPY SEED CAKE Simply delicious 1 Cup Butter – softened1 ½ Cups Sugar 4 Eggs – separated 1/2 Pint Sour Cream1 Tsp. Baking Soda 2 Cups Flour 3 Tsps. Vanilla¼ Cup Poppy Seeds Cream butter and sugar. Add 4 egg yolks, 1 at a time, constantly beating. Add sour cream, baking soda, flour, poppy seeds. Fold in 4 well-beaten egg whites. Bake… Continue reading
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Basil Pesto History
Basil pesto is actually a relatively modern pasta sauce compared to others. It was invented in Genova, Liguria in the 1800s. In fact, it’s usually referred to as pesto Genovese. Before they invented pesto, the Genovese often ate their pasta either cooked in broth and sprinkled with cheese or seasoned with condiments such as prescinsêua… Continue reading
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ARUGULA AND LEMON FUSILLI
Arugula and lemon are a great combination. Our garden is overflowing with arugula and this combination with lemon is a winner! 1 TB EXTRA VIRGIN OLIVE OIL 2 GARLIC CLOVES – minced or more to taste 2 CUPS HEAVY CREAM 2 or 3 LEMONS – juiced and zested SEA SALT – to taste FRESHLY GROUND… Continue reading
