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  • Homemade Energy Bars

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    Ingredients: ½ cup dry roasted peanuts ½ cup roasted sunflower seeds or other chopped nuts 1 cup raisins, cranberries or other chopped dried fruit (figs, apricots, date) 1 cup chopped Michigan cherries 2 cups rolled or instant oats 2 cups toasted rice cereal such as Rice Krispies ½ cup natural peanut butter ½ cup brown […]

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  • Homemade Ciabatta

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    Peasant breads are hot. In fact, it’s more common than not these days to find a restaurant’s bread basket filled with rustic rolls and good country loaves. These artisanal breads, as they are often called, are mixed, kneaded and baked with care, according to tradition rather than technology. Ciabatta, also known as “slipper bread” because […]

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  • Hoisin Explosion Chicken

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    Ingredients: 1 pound boned skinned chicken breast or thighs Marinade 1 large egg white 1 tablespoon dry sherry 1 teaspoon kosher salt 1 tablespoon cornstarch ½ cup chopped cashews 1 red pepper cored, seeded and cut into julienne. ½ pound snow peas, string removed and cut into julienne 1 cup bamboo shoots (I use the […]

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  • Hoisin Chicken and Pasta Salad

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    Ingredients: Salad 1 pound penne ½ cup oil 3 cloves garlic, minced 2 whole skinned boned chicken breast ½ cup chicken broth ½ cup Hoisin Mixture 2 celery stalks 2 medium green onions 1 small seedless cuke ½ red pepper, cored Salt and pepper 2 teaspoons sesame seeds, toasted Cashews as garnish Hoisin Mixture (Makes […]

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  • Herbed Pork Roulade with Roasted Figs and Onions

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    Ingredients: 1 tablespoon grated lemon rind 3 tablespoons finely chopped Italian parsley 2 coves garlic minced 1 tablespoons minced rosemary plus 4 whole springs Salt and pepper 1 three pound boneless pork loin, butter flied 18 whole figs with stems 3 medium yellow onions cut into wedges 2 tablespoon olive oil 2 tablespoons soy sauce […]

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  • Herb-Parmesan English Muffin Bread

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    Ingredients: 3 tablespoons cornmeal 6 cups flour 2 pkts. Yeast 2 teaspoons salt 1 teaspoon sugar 1 teaspoon pepper 1 teaspoon rosemary 1 teaspoon thyme ¼ teaspoon baking soda 2 cups milk ½ cup water 1 cup parmesan, grated Instructions: Coat 2 loaf pans with butter and dust with corn meal. Make bread as is […]

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  • Herb-Grilled Chicken Breasts, Thai Style

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    Ingredients: 1/3 cup finely chopped fresh basil 1/3 cup finely chopped fresh mint 1/3 cup finely chopped cilantro 3 tablespoons finely chopped peeled fresh ginger 4 garlic cloves 1 1/2 tablespoons soy sauce 1 1/2 tablespoons fish sauce (nam pla) 1 1/2 tablespoons canola oil 1 1/2 tablespoons (packed) dark brown sugar 1 serrano chili, […]

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  • Herb Bread

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    Ingredients: 2 tablespoons dry yeast 1 ½ cups warm water 6 tablespoons sugar 2 eggs 1/3 corn oil 2 teaspoons salt 1 teaspoon anise seed 1/3 cup fresh parsley, chopped and packed 2 teaspoons dill weed 1 teaspoon dill seed 1 cup onions, finely chopped 7 cups flour Melted butter Instructions: Dissolve yeast in warm […]

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  • Herb and Shallot Pasta Sauce

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    Ingredients: 3 tablespoons butter 4 ounces shallots, peeled an diced 6 large cloves of garlic, peeled and diced 2 cups half and half 5 drops red pepper sauce 3 cups Parmesan 4 cups each fresh basil and parsley, chopped 3 pounds cooked pasta Instructions: Melt the butter in a skillet over medium.  Add the shallot […]

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  • Florette’s Chocolate Cake Bar

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    Ingredients: Cake ½ cup shortening 1 cup sugar 1 egg 1 teaspoon soda in one cup buttermilk 1 ½ cups flour 1 square chocolate melted 4 tablespoons maraschino cherry juice ½ cup maraschino cherries chopped 1/2 cup nuts chopped Frosting 1 cup granulated sugar ¼ cup cocoa ¼ cup milk ¼ cup shortening Instructions: For […]

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