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Product Review: Franchi Italian Seeds

Posted in Product Reviews, tagged , , , , on February 24, 2009 | Leave a Comment »

Franchi Seeds are from one of the oldest seed companies in the world, established in 1783 in Bergamo Italy.  It is still run by the Franchi family today.  The varieties are very prolific and taste great!
One our our favorites last summer was the purple cauliflower.  Because of the color it wasn’t necessary to tie the leaves [...]

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Recipe: Orange & Lemon Salad

Posted in Recipes, Recipes - Sides, tagged , on February 23, 2009 | Leave a Comment »

3 lemons
3 oranges
Mixed greens, enough for 6
1/2 tsp fresh mint, chopped
4 T good EVOO*
Sea salt & fresh ground pepper*
* Available at ATI
Wash the fruit and quarter.  Place in a salad bowl.  Sprinkle with mint, sea salt, and pepper.  Pour olive oil over fruit and toss.  Place the citrus on the lettuce leaves and serve.

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Recipe: Italian Style Pot Roast

Posted in Recipes, Recipes - Mains, tagged , , , on February 18, 2009 | Leave a Comment »

3 c mushroom broth (2 T mushroom base*)
1 oz porcini mushrooms*
3 lb chuck roast
1/4 lb pancetta, chopped*
1 onion, chopped fine
1 carrot, chopped fine
1 celery stalk, chopped fine
3 garlic cloves, minced
Sea salt & fresh ground pepper*
1 bay leaf
1 tsp dried rosemary*
1/4 c fresh parsley, chopped
3 T tomato paste*
3 c red wine*
1 can San Marzano tomatoes, drain & crush in hands*
* Available [...]

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Recipe: Chocolate Hazelnut Spread

Posted in Recipes, Recipes - Desserts, tagged , , on February 16, 2009 | Leave a Comment »

The Los Angeles Times featured this short article about making homemade “nutella.”  A fun recipe to make and use to your heart’s content!  My husband and I make dessert together every Valentine’s Day so this year we made the homemade “nutella” and served it spread inside crepes with bananas and whipped cream.  The flavor of [...]

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Video: Making Traditional Tiramisu

Posted in Videos, tagged , , on February 10, 2009 | Leave a Comment »

Click here for the Tiramisu Recipe
This recipe makes enough to make a double layer in a 9″x13″ pan or 14 individual servings.  Add a liquor of your choice to the mascarpone & egg yolk mixture.

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Recipe: Stuffed Pears

Posted in Recipes, Recipes - Desserts, tagged , , on February 9, 2009 | Leave a Comment »

The red pears are really great right now so this would be an excellent dessert to serve for Valentine’s Day!
6 firm pears
3 oz powdered sugar
4 maraschino cherries
1/4 lb almonds, toasted
1/4 tsp almond extract
1/2 c sherry or sweet marsala
Wash the pears, cut in half, & scoop out core.  Chop the cherries very fine.  Grind the almonds until fine and [...]

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Recipe: Blood Orange Roast Pork Loin

Posted in Recipes, Recipes - Mains, tagged , , , , on February 4, 2009 | Leave a Comment »

1 c Aliseo blood orange juice*
1 3-lb boneless pork loin, rolled and tied
3 T good EVOO*
1 large onion, cut into 8 wedges
2 fresh rosemary sprigs, plus garnish
1/2 c dry white wine*
1/2 c chicken broth
1 garlic clove, minced
Sea salt & fresh ground pepper*
* Available at ATI
 Place a rack in the center of the oven and preheat [...]

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Recipe: Citrus Fregula Salad

Posted in Recipes, Recipes - Sides, tagged , , , on February 3, 2009 | Leave a Comment »

1/2 c O Blood Orange Olive Oil*
8 c chicken broth
1 lb fregula pasta*
1 orange
1 grapefruit
1 small red onion, sliced thin
1/2 c fresh mint, chopped
1/4 c fresh basil, chopped
1/2 T fennel seeds, lightly toasted*
1 tsp sea salt*
1/2 tsp fresh ground pepper*
* Available at ATI
In a large sauce pan bring the chicken broth to a boil.  Add [...]

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