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  • Asian Flavored Skirt Steak

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    Ingredients: 1 three inch piece ginger 2 large cloves of garlic minced 1 teaspoons brown sugar ½ teaspoon ground cinnamon 1 pound skirt flank steak ¼ cup dry sherry 3 tablespoons soy 2 tablespoons olive oil Salt and pepper Roughly chopped cilantro leaves for garnish Rice Instructions: Peel half the ginger; finely grate to make […]

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  • Armenian Flat Bread

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    Ingredients: 3 eggs 1 teaspoon salt 1 teaspoon sugar 4 tablespoons oil 1 package yeast dissolved in two tablespoons warm water ¾ cup warm milk 4 ½ cups flour 2 tablespoons softened butter, more if necessary Instructions: Beat eggs until fluffy. Add salt, sugar, oil, yeast water and warm milk and mix well. Add flour, […]

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  • Apple Phyllo Pie

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    Ingredients: ½ of entire package of phyllo dough 1 stick of butter melted ½ cup sugar 6 tablespoons Calvados 6 medium Granny Smith or Pippin apples, peeled, cored and thinly sliced.  Do not use Fuji or Delicious apples as these are too juicy and loose their body. Instructions: Preheat oven to 425 degrees and lightly […]

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  • Anne’s Goat Cheese Gratin

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    Ingredients: Equipment: Six shallow 6-inch (15 cm) round gratin dishes or one 10 1/2-inch (27 cm) round baking dish About 10 ounces (300 g) soft goat cheese or a mix of rind less soft goat and cow or sheep’s milk cheese, cubed 2 teaspoons minced fresh hyssop leaves 2 teaspoons fresh rosemary leaves 2 teaspoons […]

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  • Anaheim Chili Con Queso Soup

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    Ingredients: 1 cup chicken stock 1 medium onion, chopped fine 3 Tablespoons butter 6 mild green chilies, Anaheim, roasted, seeded and chopped fine (or use one 6 ounce can mild green chilies) 6 ounces cream cheese, cut into chunks 2 pounds Italian plum tomatoes, peeled, seeded and chopped fine (or 2 fourteen ounce can plum […]

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  • Almond-Coated Goat Cheese, Frisee and Belgian Endive Salad

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    Ingredients: ½ cup sliced almonds, lightly toasted ¼ cup live oil 1 eight ounce log goat cheese 1 head frisee 2 heads Belgian endive 1 ½ tablespoon sherry vinegar Salt and pepper to taste Instructions: Preheat oven to 375.  Place almonds and oil in separate shallow dishes. Using dental floss, slice cheese into about 1 […]

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  • Almond Crusted Chicken Breast with Grapes over Angel Hair

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    Ingredients: 2 to 3 boneless skinless chicken thighs flattened to ¼ inch thick Flour Salt and pepper 2 eggs, beaten 1 ½ cups sliced natural almonds 3 – 4 tablespoons oil 3 – 4 tablespoons minced shallots ½ cup apple brandy ½ cup cream ½ to 2/3 cup seedless green or red grapes, halved lengthwise […]

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  • Almond Crescents

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    Ingredients: ½ cup soft butter ½ cup soft margarine 1/3 cup sugar 2/3 cup ground blanched almonds 1 2/3 cup sifted flour ¼ teaspoon salt Decoration 1 cup powdered sugar Instructions: Mix the butter, margarine, sugar and ground almonds till a smooth paste is formed. Add the sifted flour and salt a little at a […]

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  • Olive Oil Poached Albacore Tuna, Remoulade and Cheddar Cheese

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    INGREDIENTS 1 (3-inch) branch fresh rosemary 2 bay leaves 1/2 lemon, cut into 4 (1/2-inch-thick) slices 12 ounces fresh albacore tuna, sliced into 3/4-inch-thick fillets 2 cups extra-virgin olive oil 2 teaspoons (preferably kosher) salt 1/2 teaspoon freshly cracked black pepper 1 recipe remoulade made with olive oil from the poached tuna (recipe follows) Salt […]

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  • Roasted Red Pepper Tart

    1 hr 15 mins, plus 3 hrs chilling, baking, and cooling time
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    A flaky, buttery tart shell is the perfect vessel for just about any filling you can think of. In this savory version, roasted bell peppers and a creamy ricotta-feta mixture make for an easy, Mediterranean-inspired side dish that also travels well. Serve a wedge along with a green salad tossed in a tangy red wine […]

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