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Couscous — A Super Speedy Side

By Rita's Kitchen | Published: May 7, 2012

Wine & Rosemary Couscous Prep & Cook time:  10 minutes 1          cup water 1/3       cup Holland House white cooking wine or white with lemon cooking wine 1           Tbsp. butter 1/2       tsp. dried rosemary, crushed 1/4       tsp. salt 1           cup couscous, regular or whole wheat In a 3-quart saucepan, combine all ingredients except couscous. Bring to a boil, [...]

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Quick Pan-Roasted Romanesco

By Rosie's Kitchen | Published: March 7, 2012

Pan-Roasted Romanesco 1) Cut Romanesco vertically into quarters; trim and discard core.  Reserve leaves to cook with the romanesco. Cut them if they’re large. 2) Cut quarters into 1/2- inch thick wedges. 3) Heat a wide skillet over medium heat; add a generous pour of olive oil and a couple cloves of pressed or minced garlic. 4) Add Romanesco, [...]

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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, [...]

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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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Sesame Peanut Cucumbers

By Rosie's Kitchen | Published: September 9, 2011

Ingredients for Sesame Peanut CucumbersThough I buy a wide array of produce, I am often pleasantly surprised with new vegetables and fruits in my CSA box. Like Armenian cucumbers.

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Simply Cooking CSA

By Rosie's Kitchen | Published: August 9, 2011

              Summer boxes from my CSA Riverdog Farm      What does CSA stand for?  Community Supported Agriculture. What is a CSA box? Farm fresh local produce delivered direct to you or a pick-up location. How can you find a CSA in your area? Search http://www.localharvest.org/  What does my CSA mean to me?  Inspiration for planning meals. The visual bounty in the box [...]

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Zucchini Cilantro Dip

By Rita's Kitchen | Published: July 14, 2011
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Zucchini Cilantro Dip Makes about 3 cups      Prep time: 15 minutes 1-1/2 pounds zucchini, coarsely shredded* 1 can (8 ounces) garbanzo beans, rinsed and drained 1 cup packed cilantro leaves 1 garlic clove 3 tablespoons Nakano Seasoned Rice Vinegar,   Original or Roasted Garlic 3 tablespoons mild olive oil 1/4 teaspoon black pepper 1 to [...]

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Grill your veggies! It’s easy.

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

Rita’s Grilled Summer Squash Ingredients -  Summer squash – zucchini, crook neck, pattypan etc.  Any combination and any amount that fits the grill pan with enough room to stir veggies while cooking. -  Olive oil -  Balsamic vinegar (1-3 tablespoons), or wine vinegar (red or white) -  Chopped fresh rosemary and/or fresh sage or thyme -  [...]

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Asian Persuasion Summer Salads

By Rosie's Kitchen | Published: May 30, 2011

Thai Rice Salad with Three Herbs    Makes 8 servings. 1/2  cup seasoned rice        vinegar 2     tablespoons peanut oil 1     tablespoon soy sauce 1     tablespoon packed        brown sugar 1/2 teaspoon hot chili oil,        optional 4     cups cooked short        grain brown rice* 1/2 cup shredded carrots 1     medium cucumber,        seeded and sliced 2    green onions, sliced 1/3 cup each [...]

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The Perfect Artichoke

By Rita's Kitchen | Published: March 22, 2011

Steamed (Microwaved) Artichokes * (see Divine Artichoke Dip below) Rinse artichoke(s). With a serrated knife, cut off the top quarter. Pull off the small leaves around the bottom and cut off the stem. With scissors, snip off the tops of the leaves to remove the sharp points. Sit artichoke, stem side down, in a microwaveable bowl. Add [...]

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