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Friday Four 050517: Happy Cinco de Mayo! Arugula and Radicchio Salad with Mole Vinaigrette
No. 1 : Quick Recipe Arugula and Radicchio Salad with Mole Vinaigrette 2 Heads Radicchio 8 – 12 Cups Arugula 1 Cup Marcona Almonds, chopped 1 Cup ¼” Chop Manchego Cheese (very small cubes) 1 Cup Chopped Cilantro 1 Cup Pimento Stuffed Green Spanish Olives, Chopped...
Spicy Tuesday – Spring Asparagus with Tarragon Dressing – Tarragon
It's the Asparagus Time of the Year! In Georgia, late April is when the bright green spears begin appearing in our local farmers markets. Thats when asparagus is on the table, whether in our healthy teaching kitchen or at home. Tarragon is a super herb to pair with...
Friday Four 042817: Orange Ginger Shrimp on Sesame Polenta
No. 1 : Quick Recipe Orange Ginger Shrimp on Sesame Polenta 1 TB Canola or Grapeseed Oil 1 LB Large Shrimp, Peeled and Deveined 1 TB Grated Garlic 1 TB Grated Ginger 1 Large Orange Zested and Juiced 1 TB Soy Sauce or Tamari 1 TB Rice Vinegar 2 TB Nam Ploy (Asian Chili...
Gruner Means GOOD!
Gruner Means GOOD If you like the crisp refreshing snap of a good Pinot Grigio, you’re in for a treat when you taste the subtle familiarity and pleasant distinctiveness of Gruner Veltliner. Pronounced: grooner velt-LEEN-er And if you are really cool? Just call...
Friday Four 042117 – Creamy Shallot and Manchego Souffle
No. 1 : Quick Recipe Creamy Shallot and Manchego Souffle 3 Large Shallots, Chopped 1 TB Olive Oil Sea Salt and Black Pepper to taste 1 ½ Cups Basil Leaves, Packed ½ Cup Parsley Leaves ¼ Cup Extra Virgin Olive Oil 1 Tsp Sea Salt 1/4 Tsp Cayenne Pepper 1 Garlic Clove 2...
Fun with a Cork and a Fork!
Wednesday night found the Taste and Savor crew heading up to North Georgia for a big BIG wine tasting. We hosted 55 people for food and wine in a lovely community way up 85. What a great time we had – the audience was super and we spent the evening wining and dining....
Spicy Tuesday – Spring Asparagus Soup – Chives
We’ve been on a soup kick lately – but there’s nothing like soup to warm up a chilly spring evening and get us ready for sunny weather. This soup is made with asparagus – a real harbinger of spring. Just because its thick and creamy doesn’t mean its made with cream!...
Friday Four 033117: Strawberry Balsamic Salsa
No. 1 Quick Recipe Fresh Seasonal Strawberries in a Super Flavorful Salsa! 2 Cups Strawberries chopped Zest of 1 Large Orange 3 TB Orange Juice 1⁄2 Cup Chopped Parsley 1 TB Balsamic Vinegar 2 TB Olive Oil Freshly Ground Black Pepper and Sea Salt to Taste 2 TB Minced...