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Muhammara Roasted Red Pepper Spread

Muhammara Roasted Red Pepper Spread

Muhammara is a delicious spread made from toasted walnuts are roasted red peppers. It's popular throughout Syria, Lebanon, and Turkey. This recipe calls for lemon juice, but many versions call for pome

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Preparation time: 15m

Ingredients:
1 1/2 c walnuts, 3 sli bread, 12 oz roasted red peppers, 3 clv garlic, 2 T olive oil, 2 T lemon juice, 1 t cumin, 1/2 t paprika, 1/4 t cayenne, salt, oz pepper


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Mustard-Roasted Broccoli Pȃté with Leeks and Lemon

Mustard-Roasted Broccoli Pȃté with Leeks and Lemon

Here’s an unusual pȃté that would be an excellent addition to a vegetarian riff on a charcuterie platter. Add some good bread, a bowlful of olives, some pickled vegetables, a couple of nice cheese

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Preparation time: 3h 10m
Cook.: 20m

Ingredients:
3 c broccoli florets, 1 leek, 1 T grapeseed oil, 1 T whole grain mustard, 2 thyme sprigs, salt, pepper, 1 T lemon zest, 1 T lemon juice, 1/3 c finely grated Parmesan, 1/3 c olive oil, flaky sea salt


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Parmesan Drop Biscuits

Parmesan Drop Biscuits

A simple meal of soup or a roasted chicken becomes a divine repast with the addition of these meltingly tender biscuits. Drop biscuits may not look as perfect as biscuits that are rolled and cut out,

Preparation time: 20m
Cook.: 25m

Ingredients:
2 eggs, 1 1/2 c unbleached flour, 1/2 c whole wheat pastry flour, 2 t baking powder, 1/4 t baking soda, 1/2 t salt, 1 c shredded Parmesan cheese, 3/4 c buttermilk, 3 T extra virgin olive oil


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Persimmon Salsa

Persimmon Salsa

You can make this tasty and unique salsa up to 4 hours ahead of time. Just keep covered in the refrigerator, and bring to room temperature before serving. Serve with tortilla chips or roasted chicken.

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Preparation time: 5m

Ingredients:
4 Fuyu persimmons, 2 T white onion, 1 T lime juice, 1 T basil, 2 t serrano chile, 2 T mint, salt, black pepper


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Pickled Ramps

Pickled Ramps

Ramps are also know as wild leeks, and are similar to onion and garlic smashed together. These quick refrigerator pickles intensify their crunch, sharp bite, and pungent flavor.

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Preparation time: 5m

Ingredients:
1 lb ramps, 3/4 c sugar, 3/4 c rice wine vinegar, 3/4 c water, 1 T kosher salt, 2 t Szechuan peppercorns, 1/2 t black sesame seeds, 1/2 t crushed red pepper flakes, 1 clv garlic


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Quick and Simple Kumquat Marmalade

Quick and Simple Kumquat Marmalade

If you've never tried your hand at making jam, this is a simple recipe to get you started, and is endlessly adaptable. You can add cinnamon, star anise, cloves, or cardamom. The marmalade will keep for

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Preparation time: 45m

Ingredients:
2 c kumquats, 1/2 c sugar, 1/2 c water, 1 vanilla bean


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Quinoa Crusted Onion Rings

Quinoa Crusted Onion Rings

Crispy, crunchy onion rings, made healthier thanks to quinoa in three forms. These are easy to make vegan, too!

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Preparation time: 45m

Ingredients:
3/4 c quinoa flour, 3/4 c arrowroot powder, 2 1/2 t smoked paprika, 1/2 t cayenne, 1 T salt, 1 3/4 c buttermilk, 2 eggs, 1 1/2 c quinoa, 1 1/2 c quinoa flakes, olive oil spray, 2 onions, 1/2 c yogurt, 1 T ketchup, 2 T horseradish, 1 T chives


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Ramps in Shallot Butter over Toast

Ramps in Shallot Butter over Toast

Sautéing ramps with shallots is a great treatment for these yummy harbingers of spring.

Preparation time: 10m

Ingredients:
2 T butter, 1 shallot, 1 bn ramps, salt, 1/4 baguette