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Creamy White Beans with Herb Oil

For the Herb Oil 1/2 cup chives 1/2 cup cilantro 1/2 cup basil 1/2 cup EVOO Squeeze of lemon Salt TT For the Beans 2 cans cannellini 1/2 cup stock or water

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Casseroles Grains Mixed Orzo Pasta Salads

Farro with Blistered Tomatoes, Pesto, and Spinach

1 cup farro 2 pints cherry tomatoes 1 small red onion, cut in wedges 2 TBS EVOO pinch red pepper flakes Salt & pepper TT 1/4 cup pesto 1 lemon, zested and juiced 2 cups baby spinach 4 oz fresh mozzarella, torn into chunks (optional) 1/4 cup flat leaf parsley Pre-heat oven to 400 degrees […]

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Pasta Salads

Pasta Shells, Grapes, and Almond Salad

2 cups cooked pasta shells, small size 1 cup seedless grapes, removed from the stems 1/4 cup green onions, sliced 1 / 2 p o u n d  b l u e c h e e s e  c r u m b l e d 1/4 cup toasted almonds 1/2 cup celery, sliced 1/2 […]

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Tortellini Salad Toss

1 lb. cheese tortellini 1/2 cup California Sun Dry  Tomatoes, julienne cut or halves cut into strips 1/2 cup feta cheese, cubed 1/2 cup black olives, halved 1/2 cup yellow pepper, cubed 1/4 cup basil, chopped salt and pepper to taste Cook and drain tortellini according to directions on package. Toss all ingredients together in […]

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Pasta Salads

Farro and Roasted Apricot Salad

You can make the farro a day ahead. 2 cups semi-pearled farro, rinsed and drained 1 Tbsp kosher salt + more to taste 3 Tbsp olive oil 4 small apricots, halved and pitted 1 Tbsp sugar 1 tsp ground cumin 1 Tbsp Champagne or white wine vinegar + more to taste 1 cup toasted sliced […]

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Pasta Salads

Spaghetti with Marinated Fennel, Tomato and Olives

A cool, fresh “salad” of marinated fennel and tomato makes an inviting sauce for pasta in warm weather. 1 pound fennel bulb (weight after removing stalks), quartered and cored 1 pound tomatoes, peeled, seeded and chopped 6 Tbsp extra virgin olive oil 4 garlic cloves, minced salt to taste hot red pepper flakes to taste […]

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Pasta Salads

Olive and Lentil Salad

This salad is a celebration of the exhilarating taste sensations that can be achieved with a few simple ingredients. The trick, of course, is to use only the highest quality ingredients. Choose an extra-virgin, first cold-press olive oil and green French lentils. 1 1/2 cup green French lentils 5 cups water 1 bay leaf salt […]

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Pasta Salads Sauteed

Spicy Tahini Chicken Salad

1/4 cup chopped onion 1 clove garlic, minced 1 tsp sesame oil 2 Tbsp chopped lemon grass 1 tsp Oriental chili paste 2 tsp soy sauce 2 tsp freshly grated ginger 1/2 tsp each ground cumin and coriander 1/4 cup tahini 1 cup yogurt 4 boned chicken breast Saute onion and garlic in sesame oil […]