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Scallops with Fennel Cream

3 fennel bulbs, trimmed and chopped, fronds reserved for garnish (for fennel puree) 1/2 cup pitted green olives, sliced thin (for fennel salad) 1/4 cup olive oil (for fennel puree) Juice of 1 orange (for fennel salad) Salt (for fennel … Continue reading

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Fish Stock

Fish Stock 2 fish carcasses (heads, fins, tails, skeleton) 2 quarts filtered water 1/2 onion, sliced 1 carrot, sliced 1 T butter 2 T vinegar or lemon juice Saute the onions and carrots in butter. Add them to a stockpot … Continue reading

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Sugar Cookies

Sugar Cookies 1 cup unsalted butter, softened 1 ½ cups granulated sugar 1 egg 1 ½ tsp clear vanilla extract ½ tsp no color almond extract 2 ¾ cups all purpose flour 2 tsp baking powder 1 tsp salt Preheat … Continue reading

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Grilled Black Walnut Salmon

Ingredients 2, 8oz. Salmon Filets Salt and Pepper, freshly ground 5tbs Black Walnut Oil Directions Prepare each filet by rubbing with 1tbs black walnut oil, salt and black pepper. Bake 35-45 minutes at 375 degrees in medium glass baking dish … Continue reading

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Lentil Chili

Mollie Katzen’s Lentil Chili 4 cups dried lentils 6 to 7 cups water (tomato juice can be substituted for about 2 cups water) One 1-pound can tomatoes, or 3 to 4 large ripe fresh tomatoes (peeling optional), chopped 2 teaspoons … Continue reading

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Butter! Every kid should make it!

I was telling a story the other day to a co-worker about how one of my chores as a kid was to make butter. “What? You made butter? How do you make butter!” It was pretty easy as I remember. … Continue reading

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Corn Pone

2 cups fine grind white corn meal 1 tsp salt 1 ½ cups cold water (or enough to make a batter that can be spooned similar to pancake batter) 4 tblsp vegetable or canola oil A note about the corn … Continue reading

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Pickled Okra

Makes three pints: 1 1/2 to 2 pounds small, tender okra pods 3 cloves garlic, peeled 3 tsp. canning salt 3 tsp. dill seed 3/4 tsp. whole peppercorns 1 1/2 cups white vinegar 1 1/2 cups water 10 minute water … Continue reading

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Berry Tart

1 1/2 cup Strawberries 1/2 cup Blackberries Sugar Almond Extract 1 package Puff Pastry (from your freezer section at the grocery store) Whipped Cream (optional) Bake the puff pastry into shapes using an egg wash so they are beautifully golden … Continue reading

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Lentil and Potato Soup

2 medium onions diced 6-8 potates diced 6 cups Beef broth 1/4 cup A1 sauce 1/4 cup Teriyaki Sauce 1/4 cup Sweet Baby Ray’s BBQ Sauce 1/4 cup brewed coffee 1/4 cup roasted tomatoes in oil Package of lentils Bring … Continue reading

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