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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