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Roast Leg of Lamb
This recipe calls for a deboned leg of lamb. Legs vary in size with an average leg being 4.5 pounds for a locally raised deboned leg of lamb. The cooking time will be a bit longer if you have a leg with the bone it it, but use a thermometer to ensure the doneness...
Two Homemade Mayos
You can use either of these versions in any recipe requiring mayonnaise. We used Version #2 made with avocados in our Yucca Salad on our 2015 Costa Rica Retreat. Delicious – and so healthy! Homemade Mayo Version #1 “Raw” Eggless Mayo 1 cup water 2 cups macadamia nuts, soaked overnight and drained 5 teaspoons...
Lemon-Ginger Infused Bourbon Cocktail
4 oz (120 ml) bourbon 1 1/2 oz (45 ml) fresh lemon juice 2 tablespoons Lemon Ginger Syrup 2 dashes lemon bitters garnish – twists of lemon Shake ingredients (except garnish) together in a shaker with ice. Pour into glasses – garnish and serve.
Cabbage, Carrot, Radicchio Salad with Pomegranate & Curried Nuts
This is a perfect winter dish! This recipe was a part of our Curried Winter Night menu. Please check out the entire menu and the story behind its creation – it includes a handy shopping list! Serves 5-6 3 medium carrots, shaved or shredded 1 medium fennel, trimmed and shredded 3mm thick 5 tbsp...
Emerald Palmer Mint Lemonade
6 medium cucumbers (about 2 pounds) 2 cups fresh mint 1 cup fresh basil 1 ½ cups lemon juice, from about 6 to 8 lemons 1 cup agave syrup 3 teaspoons maca powder 1. Cut up the unpeeled cucumbers into large chunks and put them with the mint, basil, lemon juice, agave syrup, maca...
Summer Squash and Arugula Salad
2 small summer squash (one of each color is fun) sliced paper thin 4 radishes sliced paper thin 4 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice 1 minced garlic clove 2 teaspoons sea salt and freshly ground black pepper Baby arugula 1/2 cup chopped almonds a few shavings or parmesan or any...
Lamb with Tabil and Preserved Lemons
2 cups whole-milk yogurt, divided 6 Tablespoons Tabil Spice Blend* 10 large garlic cloves, minced, divided kosher salt plus more for seasoning freshly ground black pepper plus more for seasoning 1/4 cup extra-virgin olive oil 4 Tablespoons fresh lemon juice 1 4–5 pound butterflied leg of lamb, opened like a book 3 Preserved Lemons...
Vegetable Samosa
I use the frozen pastries at the Brazilian Market if I am in a hurry. The ones they sell at my market are only flour, butter and salt. Dough: 1 1/2 cups all purpose flour 3/4 teaspoon salt 1 tablespoon clarified butter To make the dough, sift the flour and salt into medium bowl....
Quick Strawberry Jam
This recipe is a quick and easy way to keep strawberry jam on hand. Pomona’s Universal Pectin gives the jam just enough gel. Ingredients: 1 cup sugar 1 teaspoon Pomona’s Universal Pectin 4 cups strawberries, hulled 1 teaspoon calcium water (included in the Pomona box) Juice of one whole lemon Instructions: Place the sugar...
Fennel, Red Pepper, Chard & Asparagus Salad
4 organic red peppers 3 bunches of asparagus 3 bulbs fennel 1 bunch chard chopped ½ cup lemon juice 2 cups extra virgin olive oil handful of chervil -if you have- or parsley chopped fine sea salt & fresh pepper if desired Roast the red peppers on the stovetop, or, if you have a...
Mashed Parsnips with Lemon
3 large spring-dug parsnips, peeled, sliced thin 1 to 2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil, divided Zest of 1 lemon Juice from one lemon 2 packed tablespoons freshly chopped chervil, plus a few sprigs for garnish Sea salt and freshly ground black pepper In a large saucepan over medium heat, cook parsnips in only enough...
Vegetable Pâté
2 cups sunflower seeds soaked 4-8 hours 2 cups almonds soaked 4-8 hours 3 medium carrots chopped fine 2 scallions 2 sprigs dill juice of one lemon water and salt Place all the ingredients in the food processor and blend. Place mixture in a pâté mold. Serve with flax crackers. Image Credit: Couture &...