Appetizers

Kuri Kinton (Candied Chestnut & Japanese Sweet Potato Mash)

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Add this recipe to ZipList! Kuri Kinton (Candied Chestnut & Japanese Sweet Potato Mash) Recipe as shared by my friend Noriko Makes 6 to 8 servings 1 pound satsumaimo (Japanese sweet potatoes) 7 ounce bottle of kuri kanroni (candied chestnuts in syrup) pinch of salt mirin sugar 1. Peel the sweet potatoes then cut them […]

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Kuromame (Sweet Simmered Black Soybeans)

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Add this recipe to ZipList! Kuromame (Sweet Simmered Black Soybeans) Recipe as shared by my friend Noriko Makes 8 to 10 servings 10.5 ounces kuromame (dried black soybeans) 11 cups water 1 1/2 cups granulated sugar 2 1/2 teaspoons soy sauce 1 teaspoon baking soda 1. Thoroughly rinse the beans in cool water, then drain […]

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Rosemary Roasted Nuts & The Perfect Party Tray + A Giveaway!!

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Add this recipe to ZipList! Rosemary Roasted Nuts Recipe as explained by Todd Porter, White On Rice Couple Makes 1 pound of nuts 1 pound mixed nuts 1 tablespoon butter 3 tablespoons minced fresh rosemary 2 teaspoons light brown sugar 1 tablespoon smoked sea salt 1. Preheat the oven to 350 degrees Fahrenheit. Spread the […]

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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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Bringing Poached Alaskan King Crab Salad to the Made in America Dinner Party

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Add this recipe to ZipList! Poached Alaskan King Crab Salad Recipe from Chef Curtis Duffy in Made in America: Our Best Chefs Reinvent Comfort Food, by Lucy Lean Makes 4 servings For the Citrus Stock: 2 lemons, halved 2 limes, halved 2 oranges, halved 2 grapefruit, halved 2 kaffir lime leaves 1/2 bottle white wine […]

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Roasted Parsnip “Fries” with Curry Salt

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Add this recipe to ZipList! Roasted Parsnip “Fries” with Curry Salt Makes about 4 servings For the roasted parsnips: 1 1/2 pounds parsnips 2 tablespoons olive oil 1/2 teaspoon coarse salt 1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper For the curry salt: 2 1/2 teaspoons fleur de sel 1 1/2 teaspoons curry powder 1. Preheat the […]

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Hamachi Carpaccio, inspired by a trip to Kaikaya By The Sea

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Add this recipe to ZipList! Hamachi Carpaccio Makes about 4 servings 4 ounces thinly sliced fresh hamachi juice of 1 large lemon 3 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil 3 garlic cloves, finely minced 2 tablespoons chopped fresh basil 1 tablespoon chopped fresh chives salt & freshly ground black pepper, to taste fresh cilantro, to garnish […]

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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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Grape and Rosemary Focaccia—Let’s kick off Grape Week!

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Add this recipe to ZipList! Grape and Rosemary Focaccia Adapted from Green Black Red: Recipes for Cooking and Enjoying California Grapes Makes 8 servings 5 to 6 cups unbleached all-purpose flour 1 tablespoon sugar 1 scant tablespoon instant yeast (I recommend SAF Instant Yeast, it’s my favorite!)* 1 teaspoon salt 2 cups warm (110 degrees […]

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Potato Goat Cheese Pockets

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Add this recipe to ZipList! Potato Goat Cheese Pockets Makes 14 pockets Recipe Notes: The jalapeno in this recipe is for added flavor, texture, and color, but not for heat, which is why the recipe calls for removing the membranes and seeds.  The heat would overwhelm the subtle flavors in the pockets. 2 tablespoons vegetable […]

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