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Purple Ruffles Pesto

January 1, 2009  |  recipes

1/2 cup of extra virgin olive oil 2 cloves of garlic 2 cups of fresh Purple Ruffles basil leaves 1/2 cup of parsley 1/4 cup of toasted pine nuts 1/2 cup of Romano or Parmesan cheese Place all ingredients in a food processor and puree. For best flavor, use immediately.

 
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Refrigerator Dill Pickles

January 1, 2009  |  recipes

1 qt Small, fresh cucumbers 4 Heads fresh dill 2 Garlic cloves 1/2 cup Cider vinegar 1 1/2 cup Water 2 tb salt (non-iodized or Kosher) Combine vinegar, water and salt, and bring to boil. Meanwhile, trim off

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Spicy Sesame Noodles with Chopped Peanuts and Thai Basil

January 1, 2009  |  recipes

1 tablespoon peanut oil 2 tablespoons minced peeled fresh ginger 2 garlic cloves, minced 3 tablespoons Asian sesame oil 2 tablespoons soy sauce 2 tablespoons balsamic vinegar 1 1/2 tablespoons sugar 1 tablespoon (or

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Steamed Mussels with Tomato/Fennel Broth

January 1, 2009  |  recipes

1 tablespoon olive oil 2 cloves garlic, finely minced 1 small fennel bulb, cleaned and cut into 8 wedges 1 1/2 cups white wine 16-24 fresh mussels 1 pinch saffron (powdered or crushed thread) Sea salt and

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