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Moroccan Orange & Date Salad

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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Date and Blue Cheese Crostini

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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