Braised Lamb and CardoonBraised Lamb and Cardoon is a tasty stew which bring two distinct ingredients together. Cardoon, also known as Cardoni, is related to the artichoke and has a similar taste but with more nut-like overtones; it resembles oversize celery with small thorns lining the edges of the ribs. While not well known outside of Italy, cardoon…
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More information Southern Inspired Pork StewSouthern Inspired Pork Stew combines well-browned pork, seasonings and two staples of Southern U.S. cooking, black-eyed peas and okra, into a delicious and hearty stew. The different ingredients combine their flavors and textures into a chunky but silky stew perfect for cooler weather dining. Chipotle peppers in adobo add a subtle, spicy, smoky element to…
More information Grilled Meats Creole GumboGrilled Meats Creole Gumbo is a West Coast take on a Louisiana classic. Made with a roux, flavorful and hearty Grilled Meats Creole Gumbo incorporates the “Holy Trinity” ingredients of Louisiana’s Creole and Cajun cuisines, along with okra, the all-important seasonings, crab meat and shrimp. When making the roux, especially if you've never made one…
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Creole Gumbo with LentilsCreole Gumbo with Lentils is a lower carbohydrate version of this Louisiana classic. Made without a roux, Creole Gumbo with Lentils is very flavorful and hearty; there is no need to serve it over or with additional rice. Incorporating the “Holy Trinity” ingredients of Louisiana’s Creole and Cajun cuisines, okra and the all-important seasonings, Creole…
More information Ropa ViejaRopa Vieja is the national dish of Cuba. Beef is browned and then braised in seasoned, tomato-inflected broth and wine until it falls apart. Likely of Spanish origin and brought to the Americas, Ropa Vieja means “old clothes” in Spanish. Legend has it that a penniless old man of good faith had nothing to feed…
More information Thai Meatballs in Red CurryThai Meatballs in Red Curry combines moist seasoned pork and beef meatballs, full of Thai flavors, with a vegetable-filled red curry enriched with coconut cream. Comforting and refreshing, this curry hits many of the right flavor notes of Thai cuisine. Start with an appetizer of our Sicilian Orange Salad or our Wilted Arugula Salad, then…
More information Italian Sausage CurryItalian Sausage Curry has an irreverent vibe to it. While using Italian sausage in an Indian curry might seem unusual, it yields wonderful results. Savory and not-too-spicy, Italian Sausage Curry is delicious as is, over rice or with naan on the side. Take your dinner international with either Sicilian Orange Salad or Greek Cucumber Tomato…
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