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Monthly Archives: December 2011

Chef Michael Schwartz Offers Must-Have Ingredients and Essential Entertaining Tips for the Holidays and Beyond

Posted on December 22, 2011 by admin

Becoming a fantastic host and a proficient cook isn’t as complicated as it may seem. All it takes is a few great ingredients and simple entertaining tricks. Chef Michael Schwartz, spokesperson for the International Olive Council’s Add Some Life campaign and author of MICHAEL’S GENUINE FOOD: Down-to-Earth Cooking for People Who Love to Eat, says you don’t need years of …

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Olives and Olive Oil Add Some Life and Good Fortune to “Lucky” New Year’s Dishes

Posted on December 22, 2011 by admin

Traditional recipes from around the globe bring good taste—and many say good luck—in the New Year As 2011 draws to a close, people everywhere look to the New Year with hope and anticipation. Will 2012 bring continued health, wealth and happiness? Through the ages, certain culinary dishes have graced tables this time of year because of the belief they will …

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Edamame Hummus

Posted on December 21, 2011 by admin

Pictured with Papaya Salsa Prep Time: 7 minutes Cook Time: 8 minutes Total Time: 15 minutes 16 (2 tablespoon) servings 1 (13 ounce) bag frozen shelled edamame (soy beans) 1/4 small onion, coarsely chopped 1 clove garlic, peeled 1/2 cup firmly packed fresh kale or spinach 1/3 cup extra virgin olive oil 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice Vegetable dippers or …

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Citrus Salad Veronique

Posted on December 21, 2011 by admin

Prep Time: 15 minutes Cook Time: 0 minutes Total Time: 15 minutes 6 to 8 servings 1 ½ teaspoons grated lime peel 1 teaspoon grated orange peel 3 tablespoons lime juice 1/3 cup extra virgin olive oil 2 teaspoons packed brown sugar ½ to ¾ teaspoon chopped rosemary leaves ¼ teaspoon cayenne 1 cup green seedless grapes, halved if desired …

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Papaya Salsa

Posted on December 21, 2011 by admin

Pictured with Edamame Hummus Prep Time: 15 minutes Cook Time: 0 minutes Total Time: 15 minutes 12 (1/4 cup) servings 1 medium papaya, peeled, seeded and diced 1/2 cup chopped pitted ripe olives 1/3 cup finely chopped fresh or drained crushed pineapple 3 tablespoons chopped green onions 1 small clove garlic, minced 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil 1/2 teaspoon …

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Roasted Garlic Cauliflower Puree

Posted on December 21, 2011 by admin

Pictured with Pan-Seared Fillets with Wilted Greens Prep Time: 15 minutes Cook Time: 15 minutes Total Time: 30 minutes 6 to 8 servings 1 head garlic 3 tablespoons plus 1 teaspoon extra virgin olive oil 1 large head cauliflower, trimmed and cut into 1 inch pieces 1/2 cup reduced sodium chicken broth 1 to 3 tablespoons milk or water 1 …

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Minted Orange Ricotta with Mango Melange

Posted on December 21, 2011 by admin

Prep Time: 15 minutes Cooking Time: 0 Total Time: 15 minutes 6 servings 1 medium mango, peeled, pitted and diced (or 1 and 1/3 cups diced fresh mango) 1/3 cup pomegranate juice 1/4 cup extra virgin olive oil 1 ½ teaspoons grated orange peel 1 large seedless orange, peeled and coarsely chopped 1/2 cup fresh blueberries 3 cups fat-free ricotta …

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Hoppin’ John Salad

Posted on December 21, 2011 by admin

Prep Time: 25 minutes Cook Time: 13 minutes Total Time: 35 minutes (NOTE: prep is done simultaneously with some of cooking time) 4 to 6 servings 2/3 cup chicken broth 1 small sweet potato or yam, peeled and cubed (1/2 inch) 3 cups frozen black-eyed peas 1 cup frozen okra cuts 1/2 to 3/4 teaspoon dried thyme leaves 1/2 teaspoon …

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Vegetable Breakfast Skillet

Posted on December 21, 2011 by admin

Prep Time: 15 minutes Cook Time: 3 minutes Total Time: 18 minutes 6 servings 2 whole eggs 2 egg whites 1 teaspoon yellow or Dijon mustard 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil 1/2 small onion, halved and sliced 1/2 medium red or orange bell pepper, cut into bite size strips 1/2 cup coarsely chopped mushrooms 1 teaspoon dried basil leaves …

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Fruit and Nut Baklava

Posted on December 21, 2011 by admin

Prep Time: 30 minutes Cook Time: 35 minutes Total Time: 1 hour 5 minutes, plus cooling time 24 to 30 pieces Fruit and Nut Baklava 2 (6 ounce) packages dried cranberries, coarsely chopped 1 (7 ounce) package figs, chopped 1 cup water 2 tablespoons packed brown sugar 1 teaspoon grated orange peel 1 cup chopped walnuts, toasted if desired* 1/2 …

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