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California Avocado Pops

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Creamy sweet cold avocado pops make a fantastic treat on days when temperatures have you wishing for an ice bath to cool you off.  You only need 4 ingredients and less than 5 minutes to them whip up before they go into the freezer to set.  Easy, right?

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Sautéed Endive with Toasted Israeli Couscous and Poached Eggs

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Sautéed Endive with Toasted Israeli Couscous and Poached Eggs Makes 4 servings 1 cup Israeli couscous 5 tablespoons olive oil, divided 1/4 teaspoon salt 3 garlic cloves, thinly sliced 1 1/4 pounds California endive (or Belgian endive), hard ends trimmed, leaves separated 1/2 cup chicken broth 1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper 1/4 cup distilled […]

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Garden Vegetable Chowder

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Garden Vegetable Chowder Makes 3 to 4 servings For the mushroom stock: 3 1/2 cups water 1/2 ounce dried shiitake mushrooms 1 piece kombu (approximately 6-square inches in size) For the chowder: 1 tablespoon olive oil 1 medium-size carrot, sliced 1/4 cup diced onions 2 garlic cloves, minced 2 teaspoons grated fresh ginger 2 tablespoons […]

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Giving Thanks With Avocado, Crab, and Pomegranate Salad

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Add this recipe to ZipList! Crab, Avocado, Pomegranate Salad in Crisp Endive Leaves Makes approximately 8 to 10 servings For the Pomegranate Dressing: 2 large egg yolks 2 tablespoons vegetable stock 3 tablespoons 100% pomegranate juice 2 teaspoons rice vinegar 1 tablespoon granulated sugar For the Salad: 6 ounces cooked Dungeness crab meat 2 medium, […]

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Lemon Mochi Cupcakes with Lemon Basil Buttercream Frosting

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Lemon Mochi Cupcakes with Lemon Basil Buttercream Frosting Makes 12 Cupcakes 3/4 cup all-purpose flour 3/4 cup mochiko (glutinous rice flour) 1 cup granulated sugar 1 1/2 teaspoons baking powder 1/4 teaspoon salt 1/2 cup butter, at room temperature 2 large eggs, at room temperature 2 large egg yolks, at room temperature 2/3 cup whole […]

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Avocado Crab Roll with Soy Sauce “Caviar”

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Add this recipe to ZipList! Avocado Crab Roll with Soy Sauce “Caviar” Recipe from Executive Chef Nick Weber, Catal Restaurant & Uva Bar Makes 4 servings (as an appetizer) For the Soy Sauce “Caviar”: 1 1/2 quarts vegetable oil 8 ounces soy sauce 1 teaspoon agar agar For the Avocado Crab Roll: 4 ounces fresh […]

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Fresh Apricots with Goat Cheese Mousse

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Fresh Apricots with Goat Cheese Mousse Makes approximately 6 servings Fresh apricots, sliced in half and pitted 5 ounces mild, creamy goat cheese 2/3 cup powdered sugar 1 teaspoon pure almond extract Pinch of salt 3/4 cup chilled heavy whipping cream Honey, for drizzling 1. Beat together the goat cheese, powdered sugar, almond extract, and […]

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Dangerous Grape Bread Pudding with White Chocolate Sauce

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Grape Bread Pudding with White Chocolate Sauce Makes 6 servings 2 large eggs 2 cups heavy whipping cream 1 cup granulated sugar 2 teaspoons almond extract 1/2 loaf (8 ounces) French bread, cut into 1-inch cubes 1 1/2 cups fresh red grapes 1 cup (6 ounces) white chocolate chips For the white chocolate sauce: 2/3 […]

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Green Grape Spritzer

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Green Grape Spritzer Makes 4 servings 2 1/2 cups fresh green grapes, plus more for garnish 4 sprigs fresh mint, plus more for garnish 24 ounces (3 cups) seltzer 6 ounces (3/4 cup) simple syrup ice cubes 1. Puree the grapes in a blender. Pour the puree through a fine mesh strainer set over a […]

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Grape and Chicken Noodle Salad with Peanut Sauce

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Grape and Chicken Noodle Salad with Peanut Sauce Makes 5 to 6 servings 8 ounces dried chuka soba noodles, cooked according to package directions 2 tablespoons soy sauce 1 teaspoon toasted sesame oil 4 skinless chicken breast fillets (about 2 pounds) For the peanut sauce: 2 tablespoons peanut oil 2 teaspoons grated fresh ginger 1/3 […]

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