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Pumpkin Pesto

  Pesto de Calabaza Ingredientes ¾ taza de pepitas de calabaza tostadas 2 dientes de ajo 1 cucharadita de ralladura de limón 1 taza de albahaca ½ taza de rúcula 2 cucharadas de jugo de limón 3 cucharadas de queso parmesano rallado ¼ cucharadita de hojuelas de chile rojo ¾ taza de aceite sal y …

Pan-Seared Salmon with Blood Orange Beurre Blanc

Pan-Seared Salmon with Blood Orange Beurre Blanc Created by Jordan Russell Makes 8 servings Ingredients 3 pounds of salmon filets, skin on, scaled olive oil 3 blood oranges, juiced (Leave juice of one orange aside) 1 shallot, chopped, 1 cup zinfandel ½ cup unsalted butter, divided into 1’’ cubes salt and pepper Directions for Salmon …

Minestrone Soup

Minestrone Soup Created by Chef Sara Polczynski Makes about 8 cups, serving 6 Ingredients 1 can beans such as canellini, garbanzo, kidney; drained 2 Tablespoons olive oil 1 leek, chopped 1 large carrot, cut into ½-inch dice 3 garlic cloves, chopped fine ½ pound yams, diced ½ pound hearty greens such as cabbage, kale, chard; …

Lemon Honey Balsamic Vinaigrette

Lemon Honey Balsamic Vinaigrette Ingredients ¼ cup balsamic vinegar 4 lemons, juiced pinch of lemon zest 1 shallot, brunoise 1 teaspoon dijon mustard ¾ cup olive oil 1 Tablespoon honey salt and pepper, to taste Directions Marinate shallots in balsamic vinegar, lemon zest, and lemon juice for 20 minutes in the refrigerator. Add dijon mustard, …

Greens, Tomato, and Ricotta Tart

Greens, Tomato, and Ricotta Tart Created by Tristan Blash Serves 6-8 Ingredients 8 ounces mixed greens* such as spinach, kale, swiss chard, etc., chopped 2 cloves garlic, chopped 1 basket cherry tomatoes, sliced in half 1 (8-ounce) container ricotta cheese 1 (8-ounce) package mozzarella cheese 1 egg (optional) 1 package puff pastry (in frozen section …

Gazpacho II

Gazpacho II Created by Chef Michael McDonald Ingredients 4 Tablespoons olive oil ¼ sweet onion, chopped 1 red bell pepper, chopped 2 garlic cloves, minced 1 pound ripe tomatoes, peeled and seeded 2 to 3 Tablespoons sherry vinegar kosher salt and black pepper, to taste Directions Put all ingredients into a blender and puree until …

Garden-Fresh Pasta Sauce

Garden-Fresh Pasta Sauce Created by Heidi Fiedler Makes ½ gallon (4 servings) Ingredients 1 large onion, small dice 3 cloves garlic, chopped ¼ pound zucchini, medium dice ¼ pound green beans 2 pounds tomatoes 1 Tablespoon olive oil basil salt and pepper Directions 1. Quarter the tomatoes, and remove seeds and juice. Cut into medium …

Cucumber-Watermelon Salad

Cucumber-Watermelon Salad Ingredients 6 cups seeded watermelon, cubed 4 cups English cucumber, cubed 1 teaspoon salt 1 Tablespoon white sugar (optional) ½ cup balsamic vinegar Directions Place the watermelon and cucumber cubes in a large bowl, and gently toss with the salt and sugar. Drizzle with balsamic vinegar and toss to coat. Refrigerate for 15 …

Citrus Soup with Orange Sherbert and Basil Oil

Citrus Soup with Orange Sherbert and Basil Oil Created by Chef Joe Burns Ingredients and Directions for Citrus Soup Broth 1 quart water 1 quart apple juice 1 ounce fresh ginger 6 bay leaves 1 vanilla bean 1 Tablespoon black pepper 1 cup agave syrup 1 orange, 1 lemon, 1 lime and ½ a grapefruit, …

Blueberry and Raspberry Crumble

Blueberry and Raspberry Crumble Created by Chef Amy Finley Serves 8 Ingredients 3 cups fresh blueberries 2½ cups fresh raspberries ¼ cup honey 1½ cups whole wheat flour ½ cup oats ¼ cup brown sugar ¼ teaspoon salt 6 Tablespoons butter, softened ½ cup cream Directions 1. Preheat the oven to 350˚. 2. Toss the …