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  • Sweet Potato-Star Anise Soup with Ginger Cream

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    Ingredients 2 tablespoons unsalted butter (1/4 stick) 3/4 cup finely chopped yellow onion (about 1/2 medium onion) 2 1/4 teaspoons grated fresh ginger 4 star anise pods (or 2 teaspoons star anise pieces) 2 1/2 pounds sweet potatoes, peeled and coarsely chopped 2 cans low fat coconut milk 2 tablespoons maple syrup 1 cup apple […]

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  • Summer Corn and Onion Tart

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    Ingredients Crust 1 cup flour ½ cup grated smoked Cheddar cheese 2 tablespoons chilled butter cut into small pieces 2 tablespoons chilled shortening cup into small pieces Dash of salt 1 egg 1 tablespoon cream Filling 2 tablespoons butter 2 cups thinly sliced onions 1/8 teaspoon cayenne Generous grating of fresh nutmeg 1 cup corn […]

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  • Stir Fried Sesame Asparagus

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    Ingredients 2 tablespoons soy 2 teaspoons sugar 2 tablespoons sesame oil 2 large garlic cloves, chopped 2 pounds asparagus with ends trimmed and cut on diagonal into 2 inch pieces 4 teaspoons sesame seeds Instructions Stir soy and sugar in small bowl until sugar dissolves. Heat oil in heavy skillet. Add garlic and stir 15 […]

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  • Spinach Salad with Chicken, Walnuts and Apples in Warm Mustard Cream

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    Ingredients 1 bunch of baby spinach, washed 2 small apples, cored and chopped 1 teaspoon lemon juice 1 cup chopped toasted walnuts 2 tablespoons vegetable oil 4 chicken breast halves cut into 1 inch cubes 1 cup whipping cream 2 tablespoons Dijon mustard Salt and pepper Instructions Toss apples with lemon juice and add to […]

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  • Spinach Canneloni with Pesto Ricotta Filling

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    Ingredients Spinach Pasta Dough 1 ½ cup ricotta Pesto 2 cloves garlic 1 bunch basil 3 ounces Parmesan ¼ cup pine nuts ¼ to ½ cup olive oil Sauce 2 tablespoons butter 2 tablespoons flour 2 cups milk Nutmeg Salt and pepper Instructions In food processor, with motor running, drop in garlic. Add parmesan and […]

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  • Spicy Sweet Corn and Poblano Soup

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    Ingredients 3 large garlic cloves, unpeeled vegetable oil for coating garlic 1/4 teaspoon coriander seeds 1/4 teaspoon cumin seeds 3 medium sweet onions such as Vidalia, Walla Walla, or Maui 2 tablespoons plus 1 teaspoon peanut or vegetable oil 1/2 fresh jalapeño chili 2 fresh poblano chilies, roasted and peeled 3 ears corn 6 cups […]

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  • Spicy Shrimp and Chorizo Kebabs

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    Ingredients 2 large garlic cloves, thickly sliced 2 teaspoons sea salt 2 teaspoons caraway seeds 2 tablespoons pure chile powder, such as ancho ¼ cup live oil 2 pounds large shrimp, shells on 8 small chorizo or other spicy precooked sausage Instructions Mash the garlic and salt on a cutting board to a coarse paste. […]

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  • Spicy Mexican Sausage Burritos

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    Ingredients ½ pound chorizo 1 medium potato, peeled and diced 1/3 cup chopped onion 4 eggs beaten 4 (7 inch) flour tortillas, warmed Chopped lettuce 1/3 cup shred Jack cheese Chopped tomato Chopped avocado Instructions Remove chorizo from casing and cook with potato and onion. Pour eggs over chorizo in pan and cook and stir […]

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  • Spicy Korean Style Pork with Asian Slaw

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    Ingredients 1 ¼ pound pork tenderloin, beef tenderloin or boneless chicken 1/3 cup soy ¼ cup rice vinegar 3 tablespoons brown sugar 2 medium garlic cloves minced 1 ½ tablespoons minced fresh ginger 1 tablespoon Asian sesame oil 1 tablespoon Asian chile sauce 1 pound Napa cabbage thinly sliced 1 cup grated carrot 4 scallions […]

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  • Spicy Green Bean Salad with Grilled Chicken and Peanuts

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    Ingredients 2 pounds green beans cleaned ¾ pound boneless skinless chicken thighs BBQ and diced 2 tablespoons sesame oil 1 ½ tablespoons sugar 2 tablespoons soy 1 tablespoon chopped hot chile ¼ cup lime juice (about 2 limes) ¼ cup rice wine vinegar 2 tablespoons chopped basil 2 tablespoons cilantro 2 tablespoons chopped mint 1 […]

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