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Sobo’s Pacific Rim Salad
“If I could eat only one dressing for the rest of my life, it would be my Ginger Soy Vinaigrette,” says Sobo‘s chef Lisa Ahier. “The zesty, punchy combo of soy and ginger always pounces on my palate, especially with raw veggies and lettuces. This salad is…
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Mushroom Agrodolce Chicken Thighs
Braising boneless chicken thighs in just enough liquid gives you tender meat and the perfect amount of sauce. Serve with potatoes or buttered noodles.
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Turmeric & Orange Sauced Chicken Thighs
For a completely different flavor using essentially the same method, cook chicken thighs with onions, spices, white wine, orange juice and raisins. Serve with couscous or rice.
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Smoky Skillet Shrimp
This recipe is the love child of Shrimp Scampi and a Spanish-style shrimp tapas. Fast, delicious and saucy, these shrimp are best served with crusty bread.
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Zesty Whipped Feta Dip
Roasted garlic and fresh lemon add nutty depth and bright flavor to this addictive Zesty Whipped Feta Dip. Look for roasted garlic where you buy olives and antipasti, or trim the top of two heads of fresh garlic, drizzle with olive oil, wrap in foil and bake for 40 minutes,…
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Shake Shack’s Frozen Vanilla Custard
This is Shake Shack’s master recipe for their Concretes (dense frozen custards) and milkshakes. It’s tweaked so you can make it at home. A plain base like this is a perfect canvas for an array of toppings. (Or streak them into the pan before you freeze). We love the combination…
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Ginger & Turmeric Energy Balls
These energy balls are so easy to make and so much more flavorful than what you can buy. A great and healthful afternoon pick-me-up!…
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Mulled Wine Punch
The longer this punch stands, the spicier the mixture will be. Strain out flavorings when it tastes right to you, and warm gently before serving, if desired.
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Shrimp Toasts
Brandon fries these sandwiches in clarified butter so the toast doesn’t burn while preserving the delicious flavor. To make clarified butter, you’ll need to bring melted butter to a simmer in a small pot to allow the water and milk solids to boil off, or you could buy ghee.
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Seared Duck With Prune & Endive
This is a great recipe for a cocktail party. Guests can assemble bites as they wish!…
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Banana “Corks” With Chocolate Fondue
Brandon uses a silicone bouchon or “cork” mold to make these lovely little cakes. Buy the molds online or use a muffin tin, but you’ll get 14 larger cakes instead of 20 bouchons if using a muffin tin.
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Seared Scallops & Artichokes
The numeral 10/20 refers to the size of scallop (10–20 scallops per pound). Look for Espelette pepper at gourmet stores, or online through The Spice Trader.
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Cheese Fondue With Fried Bread
For this recipe, it’s important that the wine mixture doesn’t get too hot or your cheese will separate and curdle.
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Soy- & Hot Honey-Glazed Faux Chicken Sandwich
Plant-based chicken options are proliferating in the freezer aisle. This faux chicken sandwich is delicious with the addition of an addictive soy glaze and a lightly pickled sesame-laced slaw. Prep the slaw ahead of time, but dress it just before serving. We found Gardein’s faux chicken to have the best…
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Planta’s Zucchini “Spaghetti” With Charred Tomato Salsa
Adapted from Chef David Lee’s Zucchini Spaghettoni recipe at Planta restaurant. This zucchini sauce is delicious over spiralized vegetables and also suits pasta noodles. It’s a great dish for grain lovers and carbophobes alike!…