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Lemon Cherry Tea Cakes

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This time of year always finds me wishing I was still living in Japan.  If we were still in Japan, I’d be out everyday enjoying the new blooms on the trees.  First the plum blossoms, and then the much anticipated cherry blossoms.  During our last spring in Tokyo, Squirrel and I went out almost every […]

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Edamame Salad with Miso Dressing on Endive Leaves

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Edamame with Miso Dressing on Endive Leaves Makes 5 to 6 servings 16 ounces frozen, shelled edamame 1 1/2 tablespoons white miso paste 1/2 teaspoon grated lemon zest 2 tablespoons freshly squeezed lemon juice 2 tablespoons freshly squeeze orange juice 1 tablespoon olive oil 1/2 teaspoon peeled, grated fresh ginger 2 small Fuji apples, peeled, […]

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Tart Apple Yogurt Pudding

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Tart Apple Yogurt Pudding Makes 2 servings 1 1/2 tablespoons warm water 1 1/2 teaspoons gelatin 1/2 medium Red Delicious apple (about 3.5 ounces) 1/3 cup plain yogurt 1/2 cup granulated sugar 2 teaspoons finely grated lemon zest 1/2 cup cream 1. Put the water in a small bowl and sprinkle the gelatin on top […]

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Endive Boats with Avocado, Pomegranate, & Crab Salad—Gluten-Free Appetizer for Share Our Holiday Table

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Add this recipe to ZipList! Endive Boats with Avocado, Pomegranate, & Crab Salad Makes approximately 30 boats Recipe Note: For those who want to make sure this appetizer is gluten-free, make sure to use a gluten-free soy sauce or tamari.  You could also substitute Bragg Fluid Aminos if you can’t find a gluten-free soy sauce. […]

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Roasted Olives—Quick & Easy Party Food

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Add this recipe to ZipList! Roasted Olives Adapted from Lindsay Roasted Olives Recipe 6 ounces black pitted olives, drained 6 ounces Greek Kalamata pitted olives, drained 4.5 ounces garlic stuffed Spanish olives, drained 6 large garlic cloves, minced 5 or 6 fresh thyme sprigs zest of 1/2 lemon, finely shredded 1/4 cup olive oil juice […]

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Spotted Dick Steamed Pudding With White Chocolate Butter Sauce

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Spotted Dick Adapted from the Daring Kitchen Recipe archives Makes 6 servings 4 ounces all-purpose flour 1/4 teaspoon salt 1 1/2 teaspoons baking powder 4 ounces breadcrumbs 3 ounces Caster sugar/ultrafine sugar 3 ounces (6 tablespoons) unsalted butter, softened 3 ounces dried currants zest of 1 lemon 1 large egg, lightly beaten 8 tablespoons cold […]

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Orange Coconut Tiramisu

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Orange Coconut Tiramisu Adapted from Carminantonio’s Tiramisu from The Washington Post, July 11 2007 Makes 8 servings For the zabaglione: 2 large egg yolks 3 tablespoons granulated sugar 1/4 cup coconut milk 1/4 teaspoon vanilla extract 1/2 teaspoon finely grated lemon zest For the vanilla pastry cream: 1/4 cup granulated sugar 1 tablespoon all-purpose flour […]

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Hamaguri Ushio-jiru (Clear Clam Soup) for Hinamatsuri

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Hamaguri Ushio-jiru (Clear Clam Soup) Makes 4 servings 8 small (or 4 large) clams 4-inch square of kombu 3 1/4 cups cold water 3/4 teapoons salt mitsuba, parsley, or cilantro to garnish lemon zest, finely grated to garnish 1. To prepare the clams: Put the clams in a large bowl and cover them with heavily […]

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Quick & Easy Edamame Dip

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Add this recipe to ZipList! Quick & Easy Edamame Dip Adapted from Food Woolf’s recipe for Forever Green Edamame Dip Makes approximately 3 1/4 cups dip 16 ounces frozen, shelled edamame 1/2 cup cilantro, chopped 3/4 cup red onion, chopped 4 cloves garlic 3 tablespoons olive oil 3 tablespoons toasted sesame oil 1 tablespoon Sriracha […]

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Warm Beet Salad

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Lately I’ve been enticed by the beautiful beets at our farmer’s market. I got an especially beautiful bunch of beets during my last trip to buy produce at the market.   The beets sat in my kitchen for several days calling to me to use them.  I finally decided on turning them into a warm beet salad.  I […]

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