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Quinoa “Pilaf” with a Thai basil and fresh mint chiffonade

May 22nd, 2009 · No Comments · Spring Recipes, Summer Recipes, Uncategorized

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Quinoa is a fabulous gluten-free grain substitute which is high in protein, calcium, iron and magnesium.  It is perfect for children as well as for those of us maturing!  It was the ”super food” of the Incas and appreciated in the Andes for centuries.  It’s perfectly nutty flavor makes it the perfect side dish for seafood, [...]

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Chicken breast in Rose Petal and Almond Sauce, adapted from the Rose petal Quail recipe of movie “Like Water for Chocolate”

May 6th, 2009 · No Comments · Spring Recipes, Uncategorized

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I make this dish every year for Valentine’s Day but decided to include it in my “May Fleurs” dinner this Saturday featuring wines from Martha Clara.  Saturday’s menu is in honor of Mother’s Day and I am cooking with edible flowers.  Visit www.thegreenporter.com for the menu and details.
Shopping list:  Two bright red rose stems with [...]

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This Week’s Spring Vegetable: Watercress

April 13th, 2009 · No Comments · Spring Recipes

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I find that getting people to think about eating Watercress in anything other than a salad can be a bit of a challenge. Even the most seasoned palates can be shocked to come across it in a soup or sauteed on their plate in place of another leafy green.
Cruciferous Greens and Their Benefits
Watercress is related [...]

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Watercress Bisque with Sauteed Scallop Garnish

April 13th, 2009 · No Comments · Spring Recipes

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Saute 1/4 cup of shallots in 2 tablespoons of extra virgin olive oil. Once lightly carmelized, add two bunches of fresh Watercress with bottom part of stems removed. Salt to taste and saute for 5 to 7 minutes and allow to cool.
In separate pan, add lightly salted scallops (5 to 10 if bay scallops or [...]

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Grilled Salmon with Watercress Cream

April 13th, 2009 · 1 Comment · Spring Recipes

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I use my grill year round from sweet summer corn to Veninson tenderloin. My favorite way to have a Salmon steak or filet is on the grill with just a bit of salt and pepper, some citrus and a drizzle of olive oil. It’s the perfect backdrop for a dressing of Watercress cream and some [...]

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High Tea?

April 13th, 2009 · No Comments · Spring Recipes

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Watercress Tea Sandwiches

Remove bottoms of stems from one small bunch of Watercress and set aside. Buy a small portion of Catapano’s Goat Cheese and leave out to soften at room temperature.
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Select a sandwhich bread. I like Pepperidge Farm white sandwich bread for tea sandwiches because it’s firm and will hold up to removing the [...]

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Fresh Herb Orzo

March 31st, 2009 · No Comments · Spring Recipes

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Ingredients
2 C water or vegetable or chicken stock
2 C orzo
few threads of Saffron
salt
1 T Olive Oil
1 T parsley or cilantro
1 T Fresh Basil, dill, fennel or celery leaves
1 T chopped red onion or scallion
½ C shredded carrot
½ C shredded zucchini or summer squash or green pepper
Sprinkle of grated Parmesan cheese
Bring to boil 2 cups of [...]

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Long Island Roasted Duck with Vegetable Fried Rice Napa Cabbage and Baby Carrots Tossed with Bean Sprouts

March 3rd, 2009 · No Comments · Spring Recipes

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Buy a Crescent Farms whole duck.  Remove from wrapping and rinse.  
Pat dry with paper towels.

Score Duck.
Preheat oven to 375 degrees

Rub the bird with kosher salt and pepper. Fill cavity with whole onion and a few chopped carrots and place in oven for 25 minutes.

Then turn up to 500 degrees for an additional ten minutes [...]

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Pan Roasted Cod with Chorizo and Steamed Kale

March 3rd, 2009 · No Comments · Spring Recipes

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Two pounds of fresh Cod or Scrod
1/8 teaspoon of salt
One small onion
1/4 pound of Smoked Chorizo (slice into thin rounds and cut in half)
1/8 teaspoon of Smoked Spanish Paprika or Pimenton (locate through either The Market on Front Street in Greenport or The Salamander Gourmet Deli on First Street in Greenport).  If not, visit Tienda.com for Spanish products.
1 lb. of Kale or any of your favorite [...]

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Fresh Cod Fish Cakes with Watercress Salad

February 26th, 2009 · No Comments · Spring Recipes, Uncategorized

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Cod Fish Cakes
1 pound of seasoned and sauteed fresh cod
4 small potatoes, peeled and quartered
4 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
1 tablespoon of chopped cilantro
1 egg
one egg yolk (save the white for breakfast)
1/2 teaspoon of lime juice
Salt and pepper your cod fillet and saute, browning on both sides.  Let cool.  Squeeze lime on fish.
Cook potatoes till [...]

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