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Monthly Archives: April 2011

Pomegranate Margarita

Ingredients 1 ½ ounces tequila ¼ ounce orange liqueur, like Cointreau ½ ounce fresh lemon juice ½ ounce fresh lime juice 1 ounce simple syrup 1 ounce pomegranate juice 1 tablespoon Sprina Pomegranate Vinegar or Traditional Lime Fresco Sea Salt for rim Lime wedge for garnish Directions Combine ingredients in a cocktail shaker filled with [...]

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Festive Mexican Bean and Couscous Salad

Ingredients 2 cups couscous 1 cup dried adzuki bean 1 cup dried black bean 1/2 teaspoon ground cumin 1 clove unpeeled garlic 3 tablespoons chopped garlic 1 cup fresh corn/ frozen 1 cup cherry tomatoes (halved) 1/2 cup finely chopped red onion 1/4 cup chopped fresh cilantro 1 jalapeno pepper, minced 3 tablespoons fresh lime [...]

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Cinco de Mayo Recipes to Party With!

Chunky Guacamole Ingredients • 2 large ripe avocados • 1 small red onion, finely chopped • 2 tbsp lime juice • 1 medium tomato, seeded and finely chopped • 1 fresh jalapeno pepper, seeded and finely chopped • 1 tsp ground cumin • 1/4 cup chopped cilantro • 1/2 tsp lime salt Cooking Instructions 1. [...]

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Cinco de Mayo

Will be celebrated all over the world on Thursday, May 5, 2011. Many people think it’s Mexico’s Independence Day (Sept 16th) but it’s not. It commemorates the Mexican Army’s victory over French forces at the Battle of Puebla. Here in the US, it’s observed as a celebration of Mexican heritage, food, music, and beverage as [...]

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Spelt, Snow Pea, Edaname, Mint Salad

Spelt, Snow Pea, Edamame, Mint, Toasted Almond with Goat Cheese Salad Ingredients • 2 cups Spelt or Farro • 1 cup snow peas, sliced • 1 cup edamame • 1/3 cup chiffonade mint • 1/3 cup toasted almonds • Goat cheese • 1 tsp lemon zest • 1-2 Tbsp fresh lemon juice • 1 Tbsp [...]

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Tangerine-Glazed Easter Ham With Baby Carrots

I found this recipe on the food network’s website and it looked so delicious, I had to share it! Ingredients • 1 (8 to 10-pound) smoked ham, bone-in, skin on • Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper • 1 bunch fresh sage leaves • 1/4 cup extra-virgin olive oil • 1 cup (2 sticks) [...]

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Wild Rice Pilaf

Wild Rice, Whole Grain and Mushroom Pilaf with Glaced Diced Orange Peel Ingredients: 2 teaspoons Saica Olive Oil 2 teaspoons dark or toasted sesame oil 1 onion, finely chopped 2 garlic cloves, minced 2 teaspoons finely grated fresh ginger 1 package Lundberg Wild & Whole Grain Brown Rice Blend 2 cups chicken, mushroom or vegetable [...]

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Asian prepared French Lentils, Spelt, Israeli Couscous

Asian prepared French Lentils, Spelt, Israeli Couscous with Vegetables and Balsamic Vinaigrette Ingredients: 2 cups French Lentils 2 cups Israeli Couscous 2 cups Spelt ½ cup each of diced: onion, carrots, celery, red, green and yellow peppers ½ cup asparagus cut into quarters Zest of 1 lemon ½ cup thawed edamame 2 tablespoons coconut oil [...]

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