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Fresh Figs and Prosciutto

Fresh Figs and Prosciutto
There is a very short, very special time each summer when figs are ripe and that is the time for Fresh Figs and Prosciutto.  Salty, smooth prosciutto, sweet, soft figs and a light touch of freshly ground pepper are all that’s required for this easy but elegant appetizer.  We first enjoyed Fresh Figs and Prosciutto…
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Balinese Pork Kerrie Ketjap

Balinese Pork Kerrie Ketjap
Balinese Pork Kerrie Ketjap, with uncomplicated ingredients and a very complex taste, is fantastic.  While most of Indonesia is Muslim and pork is not eaten, Bali is the exception.  Balinese Pork Kerrie Ketjap is an excellent choice to include in your own rijsttafel, or Indonesian buffet, or on its own accompanied by a Green Beans…
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Green Beans Indonesian Style

Green Beans Indonesian Style
Green Beans Indonesian Style or Sambal Goreng Boontjes is absolutely delicious and even better the next day. Fresh green beans enhanced by aromatic and mildly spicy Indonesian seasonings, then simmered in coconut milk is a great new way to prepare this versatile vegetable. Serve as a side dish with Balinese Pork Kerrie Ketjap, accompanied by…
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Pasta alle Vongole

Pasta alle Vongole
Pasta alle Vongole is “Pasta with Clams” in Italian.  Traditionally made with either spaghetti or linguine, this recipe is also in bianco or, as they say on the East Coast “white clam sauce” as opposed to in rosso, which adds tomatoes to the dish.  With a simple list of ingredients and easy to prepare, Pasta…
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Singapore Noodles

Singapore Noodles
Singapore Noodles is a classic dish in Asian cuisine, with a subtle and intriguing mix of flavors drawn from many different countries in Southeast Asia. Our version of Singapore Noodles is a little more seafood forward, using both shrimp and dried shrimp powder.  We like the contrast of the clean ocean flavor of fresh shrimp,…
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Seasoned Chicken Broccoli Pasta

Seasoned Chicken Broccoli Pasta
Seasoned Chicken Broccoli Pasta is very tasty, and easy to prepare.  This recipe makes use of the classic herbs used for seasoning chicken: thyme, marjoram, sage, and rosemary; red pepper flakes, smoked paprika, and sea salt bring subtle complexity.  Colorful broccoli florets with a bit of sautéed garlic rounds out the flavor spectrum and it’s…
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Neapolitan Steak Pizzaiola

Steak Pizzaiola
Neapolitan Steak Pizzaiola is a traditional dish wherein a boneless cut of beef, is quickly seared and then braised in a pizza-style sauce, hence the name, until it is fork-tender.  Popular in restaurants, it is easy to prepare at home.  Neapolitan Steak Pizzaiola is usually served with pasta, polenta, mashed or roasted potatoes or roasted…
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Heirloom Tomato Caprese Salad

Heirloom Tomato Caprese Salad
Heirloom Tomato Caprese Salad is the perfect summer dish.  Juicy heirloom tomatoes, bursting with ripeness, join with creamy mozzarella and sweet basil for a light but very flavorful treat.  Select a variety of heirloom tomatoes of different colors and sizes for more interest.  If you can’t find heirloom tomatoes, use really fresh, ripe beefsteak tomatoes,…
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