Recipes That Travel Well

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Recipes

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From Global Inspiration to Weeknight Simplicity

Friday Four – Sicilian Summer Salad – 062323

No. 1 : Quick Recipe Sicilian Summer Salad 1 LB Large Shrimp 1 TB Olive Oil ½ Tsp Sea Salt ½ Tsp Red Pepper Flakes 1 Cup Raw Cauliflower in Florets 1 Small Zucchini or Yellow Squash, Sliced Thinly 6 – 10 Thin Stalks of Fresh Asparagus, cut in diagonal 1” pieces 1 Cup...

Friday Four – Crunchy Sweet Cherry Cashew Farro Salad – 060923

No. 1 : Quick Recipe Crunchy Sweet Cherry Cashew Farro Salad 1 Cup Pearled Farro  Sea Salt and Freshly Ground Pepper 2 Cups Arugula OR Spinach ½ Cup Basil, chopped or chiffonade  3 Cups Pitted Fresh Cherries ½ Cup Salt and Pepper Cashews Easy Balsamic “Jar” Dressing ...

Friday Four – Spanish Smoked Paprika Potato Salad – 052623

No. 1 : Quick Recipe Spanish Potato Salad 1 - 2 LBs Assorted Fingerling, Small Red or Yellow Potatoes 1 TB Sea Salt ½ TB Ground Cumin 1 TB Smoked Paprika ½ TB Chili Powder ½ TB each Sea Salt and Pepper 1 TB Dijon Mustard 2 TB Sherry Vinegar ¼ Cup Extra Virgin Olive...

Friday Four – Simply Delicious Spring Carrot Salad – 041423

No. 1 : Quick Recipe Simply Delicious Spring Carrot Salad 1 Garlic Clove, grated 2 TB Chopped Cilantro  ¼ Cup Extra Virgin Olive Oil 1 Lemon, zested and juiced  ½ Orange, zested and juiced 2 TB Honey  6 Large Carrots, grated  1 Cup Golden Raisins 1 Cup Sliced Almonds...

Friday Four – Sicilian Inspired Cauliflower Gratin – 031023

No. 1 : Quick Recipe Sicilian Inspired Cauliflower Gratin 2 LB Head Cauliflower 4 TB Olive Oil, divided 2 Cups Chopped Red Onion 3 Garlic Cloves, grated 1 Tsp – 1 TB Red Pepper Flakes Sea Salt and Freshly Ground Black Pepper 4 TB Olive Oil, divided 1 Cup Castelvetrano...

Friday Four – Winter Citrus Salad – 020323

No. 1 : Quick Recipe Winter Citrus Salad 4 Oranges, Blood Oranges, Tangerines, Grapefruit – your choice Sea Salt 2 TB Thinly Sliced Green Onions, *green parts only  3 TB Extra Virgin Olive Oil 1 TB *Sherry Vinegar 1 Tsp Honey Lime or Lemon Juice to taste ¼ teaspoon...

Spicy Tuesday – Thai Tomato and Coconut Soup – Coriander

Spicy Tuesday – Thai Tomato and Coconut Soup – Coriander

Quick and easy, a real crowd pleaser, this different-but-delicious tomato soup is infused with the flavors of Thailand. The combo of spices like cumin, coriander and smoked paprika sing with the addition of the creamy sweet potato and coconut milk.  Coriander is the...

Friday Four – “Meaty” Veggie Chili – 102822

No. 1 : Quick Recipe "Meaty" Veggie Chili 48 OZ Baby Bella Mushrooms 4 TB Olive Oil, plus more as needed Sea Salt and Freshly Ground Pepper 3 Cups Chopped Red Onions 3 Cups Chopped Peppers - Your choice of anything you like or a combo. If you like it mild, choose bell...

Friday Four – Creamy Pumpkin Pepper Soup – 102122

No. 1 : Quick Recipe Creamy Pumpkin Pepper Soup 1 TB Olive Oil 2 Large Red, Yellow or Orange Bell Peppers, chopped 2 Cups Shredded Carrots or Parsnips 1 Cup Chopped Red Onion 1 Tsp Smoked Paprika ½ Tsp Cumin 1 Tsp Sea Salt ½ Tsp Freshly Ground Pepper 2 Grated Garlic...

Friday Four – Indian Summer Style Pasta Salad – 090922

No. 1 : Quick Recipe Indian Summer Style Pasta Salad About 2 LBs Zucchini or Yellow Squash, in 1/2” Slices 2 Cups Grape Tomatoes – about a pint 1 Large Red Onion cut in 8 pieces 1 Tsp Sea Salt 4 TB Extra Virgin Olive Oil, divided ½ Tsp Red Pepper Flakes 2 Garlic...

Friday Four – Mediterranean Shrimp Salad with Orzo and Dill- 082622

No. 1 : Quick Recipe Mediterranean Shrimp Salad with Orzo & DillThe Vinaigrette 1/4 Cup Chopped Fresh Dill, plus extra for garnish 1/4 Cup White Wine Vinegar 3 TB Dijon Mustard 1/2 Cup Olive Oil, plus additional for cooking shrimp Sea Salt and Freshly Ground...

Friday Four – Summer Steak Salad with Peanut Dressing – 081222

No. 1 : Quick Recipe Summer Steak Salad with Peanut DressingDressing 1/4 Cup Creamy Natural Peanut Butter 2 TB Unseasoned Rice Vinegar 2 TB Lime Juice 3 TB Avocado or Grapeseed oil 1 TB Soy Sauce or Tamari 2 TB Honey 2 TB Raw Sugar  2 Large Garlic Cloves 1” Ginger,...