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Moroccan Orange & Date Salad

By Rita's Kitchen | Published: January 26, 2012

Moroccan Orange & Date Salad Serves 6 to 8 1/2       cup Nakano seasoned rice vinegar * 2          Tbsp. olive oil 2          Tbsp. finely chopped red onion 1          Tbsp. chopped mint 1/8       tsp. ground cumin             Butter lettuce 4          large navel oranges, peeled and sliced 1/3       cup chopped dates 1/3       cup coarsely-chopped pistachios For the dressing, combine rice [...]

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Get-healthy Blueberry Bran Muffins

By Rosie's Kitchen | Published: January 15, 2012

Blueberry Bran Muffins Prep time: 10 minutes Bake time: 20 minutes Makes 12 muffins 1 cup whole wheat flour 3/4 cup all-purpose flour 3/4 cup light brown sugar, packed 1/3 cup oat or wheat bran 1/4 cup flaxseed meal 1-1/2 teaspoons baking powder 1/2 teaspoon baking soda 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon 1/4 teaspoon salt 1 cup [...]

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Kicking Gravy Up a Notch with Bitters

By Rita's Kitchen | Published: January 6, 2012

Rita’s Roast Beef with Angostura Gravy Serves 6 with approx 1-1/4 cups gravy     Cook time about 1-1/4 hrs total 2-3      lb. boneless beef roast (eye-of-round, sirloin tip roast or cut of your choice) 2          Tbsp. olive oil, divided 2          tsp. Angostura Aromatic Bitters, divided             Salt & fresh-ground pepper 1/2      small onion, thinly sliced 2         cloves [...]

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Merry Minty Christmas

By Rosie's Kitchen | Published: December 23, 2011

I’ve felt honored to create recipes for Dreyer’s ice cream for many years. When they requested a series of simple yet clever peppermint ice cream holiday recipes, I was challenged to top the success of the Peppermint Brownie Presents I created in 2001. Easy and clever isn’t always easy to invent! My recipe inspiration often comes in unexpected ways. [...]

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Date and Blue Cheese Crostini

By Rosie's Kitchen | Published: December 15, 2011

I was glad Rita suggested tapas for appetizers because this time of year I’m always looking for a quick recipe for holiday parties. One of my favorite standbys is this date and cheese roll, a sweet twist on an old-fashioned cheese ball. Chopped dates and triple cream blue cheese meld sweet and salt for an irresistible flavor at first bite. Serve [...]

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More Tapas for Holiday Appetizers

By Rita's Kitchen | Published: December 8, 2011

    Patatas Bravas (makes 8 appetizer servings) 1             Tbsp. olive oil 1/2         tsp. salt 1/2         tsp. paprika 1-3/4     lbs. Russett baking potatoes or Yukon golds  Preheat oven to 450ºF.  In a large bowl, stir together olive oil, salt and paprika. Peel potatoes if using russets. Cut into 3/4 to 1-inch bite-size pieces; add to [...]

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Holiday Appetizers, Spanish Style

By Rita's Kitchen | Published: November 30, 2011

  Marinated Chorizo & Olive Skewers Allow one hour for sausage to marinate in the rice vinegar. Start with fully-cooked links of Spanish chorizo.*  If chorizo is not available, use Portuguese linguica. Cut sausage into 1/3-inch thick slices, and fry over medium-high heat until browned on both sides. Cool 5 minutes then remove from pan [...]

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Thanksgiving Favorites

By Rosie's Kitchen | Published: November 22, 2011

Thank you for your visits to GetCooking Simply Wishing you a delicious Thanksgiving! Rita and Rosie A few more cooking inspirations for your holiday feast!  Here’s a review of some fall favorites: Corn Muffin Turkeys  Sherry Simmered Carrots New Green Bean Casserole               Berry Balsamic Baked Apples

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Gorgonzola and Cranberry Roasted Pears

By Rosie's Kitchen | Published: November 18, 2011

Gorgonzola and Cranberry Roasted Pears Makes 6 servings Prep time: 10 minutes Bake time: 30 minutes 3 medium Bosc or D’Anjou pears, halved, cored, peeled if desired 1/4 cup sweet wine such as Riesling or Muscat 1/3 cup Sun-Maid dried cranberries or cherries 1/3 cup crumbled Gorgonzola cheese 2 tablespoons granulated sugar 1/8 teaspoon cinnamon [...]

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Baked Marsala Mushrooms

By Rita's Kitchen | Published: November 10, 2011

Great with roast turkey, beef or lamb. The Marsala-laced liquid from the mushrooms can be added to gravy for a sensational flavor boost. Baked Marsala Mushrooms Makes 4 – 6 servings 2          tablespoons butter, divided 1/3      cup Holland House Marsala cooking wine 1          tablespoon soy sauce 16       ounces thickly sliced mushrooms 1/3      cup plain dry breadcrumbs [...]

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