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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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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 bowl and [...]

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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 and [...]

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Whoa! Wasabi Dipping Sauce

By Rita's Kitchen | Published: October 6, 2011

Whoa! Wasabi Dipping Sauce Makes about 2/3 cup Add a little zing to your dippers! This zesty combo is terrific for veggies, shrimp, sushi rolls, spring rolls, fish sticks, cheese sticks – you name it. It also makes a lively “tartar sauce” for grilled or pan-fried fish. If you like it tangier and really spicy, [...]

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Waldorf Salad revisited

By Rita's Kitchen | Published: September 20, 2011
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Light n’ Lively Waldorf Salad Makes 4 servings 2        tablespoons seasoned rice vinegar            Grated zest of 1 orange            Dash ground nutmeg 2         red-skinned sweet apples, about 1 lb. (gala, fuji, red delicious) 1         large stalk celery, sliced 1/3    cup chopped toasted walnuts            Lettuce leaves In a medium bowl stir together seasoned [...]

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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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Fresh Cream of Tomato Soup

By Rosie's Kitchen | Published: July 6, 2011
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Fresh Cream of Tomato Soup Makes 6 servings Prep time: 30 minutes 2 pounds tomatoes (about 16) sliced – see tip below 3/4 cup chopped red onion 1/2 cup Nakano Seasoned Rice Vinegar – any flavor 2 teaspoons dried thyme 1/2 teaspoon dried oregano 1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper 2 cups cream or milk 1 can [...]

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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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Chicken Lettuce Bundles with Sesame-Herb Dressing

By Rita's Kitchen | Published: May 17, 2011

Chicken Lettuce Bundles with Sesame-Herb Dressing Makes 6 servings   Sesame Herb Dressing 2/3 cup mayonnaise 1/4 cup plus 1 tablespoon Nakano Seasoned Rice Vinegar, divided   Original or Roasted Garlic 1/3 cup chopped fresh mint 1/3 cup chopped fresh cilantro or basil 1 teaspoon toasted sesame oil* 2 green onions, finely chopped 1 tablespoon [...]

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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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