Seasoned Fork

Love and spice are great bedfellows, but often these days I find that too much spice can snuff out the flavor.  There is nothing like  spice for a romantic dinner that lingers on the palate without smothering the flavors.  Smoked peppers, Saffron and chocolate finished with a splash of Patron Tequila will certainly inspire a love-filled night.  Smoked peppers are great during [...]

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I have always wanted to host a vegetarian Thanksgiving dinner that is healthy, flavorful and memorable. Every year I hear stories about Thanksgiving dinners that have gone awry with ambitious vegetarian menus that failed to capture the essence of the holiday. Last year my sous chef was invited to a vegetarian Thanksgiving where unsalted brown rice and [...]

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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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