Category Archives: Nuts and Seeds

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, [...]

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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. [...]

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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 [...]

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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 [...]

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Thanksgiving Sides — Sherry Simmered Carrots

By Rita's Kitchen | Published: November 9, 2010

Sherry Simmered Carrots Makes 8 to 10 servings        Prep Time: 18 minutes 1-1/2 pounds petite-cut carrots (about 5 cups) 2 tablespoons butter 2 tablespoons packed brown sugar 1 teaspoon dried sage (or 1/2 tsp dried rosemary) 1-1/3 cups Holland House sherry cooking wine or Marsala cooking wine 2 teaspoons cornstarch   Zest of 1 [...]

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Kids’ Creations Bento Lunches

By Rosie's Kitchen | Published: September 7, 2010

Original recipes created for Sun-Maid Growers by Rosemary Mark Photos and styling by Kelly Burgoyne UNDER THE SEA BENTO BOX ‘Fish’ Sandwich             Sliced white or whole bread             Peanut butter or sliced cheese             Butter or mayonnaise, optional             Natural Raisins and Dried Apricots  Using a potsticker crimper: Cut bread the diameter of the [...]

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Sesame Chicken Caesar Salad

By Rosie's Kitchen | Published: June 1, 2010

Sesame Chicken Caesar Salad Prep time: 25 minutes    Makes 2 entrée or 4 side servings 10 ounces boneless, skinless chicken (about 2 breasts) 1/2 cup panko crumbs 2 tablespoons raw sesame seeds 1/4 teaspoon salt 1 tablespoon olive or canola oil   Sesame Caesar Dressing 1/4 cup prepared Caesar salad dressing 3/4 teaspoon dark or [...]

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Asparagus Spears with Walnut Gremolata

By Rosie's Kitchen | Published: March 30, 2010

Favorite way to serve asparagus is with a light topping of Walnut Gremolata. Gremolata [greh-moh-LAH-tah] is finely chopped parsley, garlic and lemon zest, typically served over veal, lamb, or fish. For the California Walnut Commission I created a nutty variation which adds a dose of omega 3’s to this zesty topping.

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