Category Archives: Nuts and Seeds

Holiday Gifts in a Jar

By Rosie's Kitchen | Published: December 6, 2012

Fruited Rice Pilaf Makes about 4 cups 2          teaspoons chicken bouillon crystals 1          teaspoon dried thyme 1/2      teaspoon onion powder 1/4      teaspoon ground black pepper 2          cups instant white or brown rice (5 minute cook) 1/2      cup thinly sliced Sun-Maid Dried Apricots 1/2      cup Sun-Maid Tart Cherries 1/4      cup toasted slivered almonds or pine nuts… Read more

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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 vinegar,… Read more

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Triple Play Walnut Crunch

By Rosie's Kitchen | Published: April 3, 2011

Triple Play Walnut Crunch 3 cups old-fashioned oats 1-1/2 cups California walnut pieces 1/3 cup brown sugar 3 tablespoons vegetable oil 3 tablespoons honey* 1-1/2 teaspoons cinnamon 1/2 cup shredded sweetened coconut, optional HEAT oven to 350°F. Spread oats and walnuts on a baking sheet that has a low rim, or use a roasting pan.… Read more

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Fennel-Crusted Pork with Apples

By Rita's Kitchen | Published: January 27, 2011

Fennel-Crusted Pork with Sauteed Apples Prep Time  30 minutes          Makes 4 servings 2 large or 3 medium apples (about 1 lb. Fuji, Gala, or McIntosh) 4 tablespoons butter, divided 1 tablespoon Nakano seasoned rice vinegar 1-1/2 pounds whole pork tenderloin   Salt & pepper to taste 2 to 3 tablespoons whole fennel seeds Core and… Read more

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Wild Rice Cranberry-Apple Salad

By Rita's Kitchen | Published: December 8, 2010

Wild Rice Cranberry-Apple Salad Makes 6-8 servings      Prep time 1 hr 5 minutes (rice included) 1 cup (6 oz) wild rice 2 cups water 1/4 teaspoon salt 1/4 cup Holland House white wine vinegar 1/4 cup safflower or canola oil 1 tablespoon packed brown sugar 2 teaspoons Dijon mustard 1/4 teaspoon salt 1 large green… Read more

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