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Warm Apricot Couscous Salad

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A light savory and sweet couscous salad with crunchy pistachios is a perfect side dish with grilled chicken, lamb or pork or as a side dish for a barbecue or summer picnic. INGREDIENTS: 2 cups Israeli or pearl couscous 1 cup dried apricots, diced 1/4 cup fresh mint, chopped 1/2 cup green onions, thinly sliced...

How to Make Fresh Semolina Pasta

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Just like Mama used to make — well, almost. Our version is easier and just as tasty! Nothing beats fresh pasta with a texture and flavor that’s far superior to store-bought varieties. This simple semolina and egg pasta dough is simple. Rather than mixing by hand, we use a food processor to do the mixing....

Sweet Mexican Corn Cake

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Sweet Mexican corn cake, also known as pan de elote, is a moist, scoopable buttery corn cake that is a cross between a warm corn pudding and cornbread. Serve as a side dish with spicy Mexican food, rice and beans, or chili. INGREDIENTS: 1/2 cup butter, softened 1/3 cup masa harina 1/4 cup water 1...

Easy Creamy Polenta

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Polenta makes a delicious side dish that can easily replace rice or potatoes — and it’s fantastic as a base for ragu, sauteed vegetables, or even stews! Serve it with chicken cacciatore, braised short ribs, or coq au vin. INGREDIENTS: 2 cups water (or part chicken stock, if desired) 2 cups whole milk 1/4 cup...

Vegan Polenta Lasagna

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INGREDIENTS: Polenta 1 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil 2 teaspoons finely chopped garlic 1/2 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes 1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt 2 quarts vegetarian chicken broth 3 cups cornmeal 1 ounce vegan soy margarine 1/2 teaspoon dry oregano leaves Tomato Sauce 1 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil 3/4...

Herb Ricotta Gnocchi with Salsa Verde

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INGREDIENTS: For Gnocchi: 3/4 cup packed chopped herbs (parsley, cilantro, basil) 2 tablespoons minced green onions 15 ounces fresh ricotta cheese 3/4 cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese 1 1/4 teaspoons kosher salt 1/4 teaspoon black pepper 1 cup flour For Salsa Verde: 1 cup chopped, packed herbs (parsley, cilantro, and basil if in season) 1...

Easy Creamy Orzo with Asparagus and Parmesan

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INGREDIENTS: 1 cup orzo (whole grain orzo is great with this dish) 1 cup asparagus, cut into 1-inch pieces 1 tablespoon butter 1/4 cup chicken stock 1/4 cup cream 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese Salt and freshly ground pepper, to taste METHOD: Fill a large saucepan about 3/4 full of water with a dash of...

Grown Up Mac and Cheese

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This mouthwatering version of macaroni and cheese is from one of our farmers market vendors, Evette Lecce, owner of Pensi Pasta Company. You can find her fresh pasta at the Aptos, Monterey and Carmel markets including a selection of gluten-free varieties. INGREDIENTS: 1 lb. fresh Pensi Pasta macaroni 1/4 cup butter 3 tablespoons all-purpose flour...