tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14540543706710482462023-11-16T08:01:38.828-08:00Locavore Adventures NJAnonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18026823846398686509noreply@blogger.comBlogger53125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1454054370671048246.post-44091855943700612812015-05-29T04:27:00.000-07:002015-05-29T04:27:14.931-07:00Octopus Stew, Italian Style, With Jersey Ripe Tomaoes<b id="docs-internal-guid-4ada2560-9f5f-c61b-5d24-c9d9c02addb8" style="font-weight: normal;"><br /></b>
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<span style="font-family: Arial; font-size: 15px; line-height: 1.2; white-space: pre-wrap;">Jim went to Italy to discover new menu ideas "Words and pictures can't describe it," he says. Come visit us soon to see how this inspiration materializes on our plates. </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Arial; font-size: 15px; line-height: 1.2; white-space: pre-wrap;">Octopus requires long, slow simmering. To shorten it, use baby octopus (available at many Asian or Spanish markets). </span></div>
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<br />Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18026823846398686509noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1454054370671048246.post-56002569007042353532015-05-15T04:29:00.000-07:002015-05-15T04:29:19.972-07:00Mimosa Bar, DIY<span id="docs-internal-guid-bed50c98-5751-52de-3d02-9e3aa1e9b4f1"></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Arial; font-size: 15px; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">Cool, carbonated drinks by the grill say “summer.” In the trendy spirit of DIY, consider setting up a mimosa bar on your Memorial Day gathering. It’s super easy</span><span style="background-color: white; font-family: Arial; font-size: 15px; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">—a</span><span style="font-family: Arial; font-size: 15px; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">ll you need is a few different fruit juices, a couple bottles of champagne or prosecco, and some fresh fruit for garnishing. </span></div>
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<span style="background-color: transparent; color: black; font-family: Arial; font-size: 15px; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: normal; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;"><br class="kix-line-break" /></span><span style="background-color: transparent; color: black; font-family: Arial; font-size: 15px; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: normal; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">Here's what you need to do (10 minutes, tops):</span><span style="background-color: transparent; color: black; font-family: Arial; font-size: 15px; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: normal; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;"><br class="kix-line-break" /></span><span style="background-color: transparent; color: black; font-family: Arial; font-size: 15px; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: normal; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;"><br class="kix-line-break" /></span><span style="background-color: transparent; color: black; font-family: Arial; font-size: 15px; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: normal; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">Pour juices into clear bottles. Since we're talking champagne, I'd get some high-quality juices or, better yet, make my own with a juicer. Make labels for each kind (a good way to keep the kids busy!). </span><span style="background-color: transparent; color: black; font-family: Arial; font-size: 15px; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: normal; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;"><br class="kix-line-break" /></span><span style="background-color: transparent; color: black; font-family: Arial; font-size: 15px; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: normal; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;"><br class="kix-line-break" /></span><span style="background-color: transparent; color: black; font-family: Arial; font-size: 15px; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: normal; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">Open up a couple of chilled bottles of champagne and prosecco and set them next to the fruit juices on ice. Assign someone to keep an eye on the bottles and open a couple of the time.</span><span style="background-color: transparent; color: black; font-family: Arial; font-size: 15px; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: normal; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;"><br class="kix-line-break" /></span><span style="background-color: transparent; color: black; font-family: Arial; font-size: 15px; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: normal; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;"><br class="kix-line-break" /></span><span style="background-color: transparent; color: black; font-family: Arial; font-size: 15px; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: normal; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">Invite your guests to pour themselves equal parts champagne and fruit juice. Offer fruit slices for garnishes. That’s it!</span></div>
Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18026823846398686509noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1454054370671048246.post-25911230872979050512015-05-06T11:13:00.000-07:002015-05-06T15:37:27.402-07:00Tuna Tartare, Basil Oil, and #trepiani (recipe)<div dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.38; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt;">
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<br />Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18026823846398686509noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1454054370671048246.post-10922055585529978262015-04-03T00:57:00.000-07:002015-04-03T00:57:51.917-07:00Bread, Vegetables, Seafood Panzanella RecipeIt's Good Friday. Let's make some seafood. Here is Jim's award-winning Panzanella Salad.<br />
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8 Little Neck Clams<br />
4 large Sea Scallops<br />
3 oz. Calamari<br />
3 oz. Monkfish<br />
½ cup large diced Jersey tomato<br />
½ cucumber julienne (matchstick size) or preferably cut on a mandolin to resemble spaghetti<br />
¼ fennel bulb julienne (reserve a few fronds for garnish)<br />
4 basil leaves roughly chopped<br />
3-4 whole basil leaves for garnish<br />
1 scallion cut on the bias into thin slices (reserve the green top for garnish)<br />
½ cup Extra Virgin Olive Oil<br />
2 garlic cloves, sliced<br />
½ tsp. Sea Salt<br />
3-4 whole basil leaves for garnish<br />
1 scallion cut on the bias into thin slices (reserve the green top for garnish)<br />
½ cup Extra Virgin Olive Oil<br />
2 garlic cloves, sliced<br />
½ tsp. Sea Salt<br />
Black Pepper to taste<br />
1 cup water<br />
3 tsp. Lemon Juice<br />
1 large baguette<br />
Black Pepper to taste<br />
1 cup water<br />
3 tsp. Lemon Juice<br />
1 large baguette<br />
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<b>Method:</b><br />
For the bread:<br />
Remove the crust from the bread and cut into1/2 inch cubes. Lightly toast the bread in a 350 degree oven and set aside. You will need about a ½ cup of toasted bread cubes for the recipe. The rest of the bread can be used for the optional garnish described below if desired.<br />
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For the vegetables:<br />
Cut the tomato into large dice. Dice the cucumber and fennel into matchstick size pieces (julienne). Slice the garlic cloves. Cut the scallions into small slices on the bias. Roughly chop the basil (chiffonade). Reserve some scallion tops and fennel fronds for garnish. Keep all of this chilled until ready to use.<br />
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For the seafood:<br />
Skin the monkfish and cut into bite size pieces.<br />
Rinse the clams off any sand.<br />
Peel the abductor muscle from the sides of the sea scallops.<br />
Peel and clean the squid, pull the tentacles and all that are attached from out of the tube. Cut the tentacles off just above from where they start and discard the beak and eyes. Also remove the tough clear membrane from within the tube and discard. Slice the squid into ¼ inch rings.<br />
Keep all of the seafood well chilled until ready to prepare.<br />
Heat a large frying pan and add the olive oil. Season the scallops and monkfish with salt and pepper and sear them until browned on the outside, remove from the oil and reserve on a plate on the side. Add the garlic and let brown slightly, add the calamari and give a quick toss. Next add the clams and the water, season lightly with salt and pepper. Cover until the clams begin to open and then return the scallops and monkfish to the pan. Cook covered until all the clams open. Try adding more water if clams do not open after 1- 2 minutes and adjust liquid to assure you have about a ½ cup of liquid left when the dish is finished. Discard any unopened clams.<br />
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To assemble: Put the cut vegetables into a large bowl with the basil and season with salt and pepper. Add the bread cubes and toss with the vegetables. Just before serving toss in the hot seafood and half of the cooking liquid. Portion onto plates, garnish with the scallion sprigs and fennel fronds and pour the remaining seafood broth around each plate. Serve immediately.<br />
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Optional garnish:<br />
Make toasted bread ring molds by taking a large baguette and slicing it lengthwise into ¼ inch slices. Grease metal ring molds with olive oil and wrap the bread around them. Tie with kitchen string and bake until golden brown in a hot 350 degree oven. Remove from the oven, let cool, remove the string and carefully remove the bread from the molds. You can put these in the center of your plate and fill with some of the salad for a dramatic presentation. Also garnish with the fennel fronds, scallion top, and fresh basil leaves<br />
<br />Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18026823846398686509noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1454054370671048246.post-67271306727752402352015-03-18T09:04:00.000-07:002015-03-18T09:29:19.308-07:00Secrets Farmers (and chefs) Wish You Knew<div dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.2; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt;">
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<br />Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18026823846398686509noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1454054370671048246.post-41686195450749050792015-03-01T05:59:00.000-08:002015-03-01T06:02:21.492-08:00A True Local Winter Treasure<div style="background-color: white; color: #4c4c4c; font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', Verdana, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 11pt;">
Today is the day for Slow Food Central New Jersey Farmer Market<br />
at Tre Piani. Stop by from 10-2 today for local goodness and live jazz. </div>
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On your way there, we got you some heart-warming recipes from this blog. Or here is a new one, filled with true local winter treasure: mushrooms.</div>
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<span style="background-color: transparent; color: black; font-family: 'Times New Roman'; font-size: 16px; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">The sweetness of root vegetables is a great match for the earthy wild flavor of the mushrooms. I use mushroom stock to intensify the mushrooms’ flavor.</span></div>
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<span style="background-color: transparent; color: black; font-family: 'Times New Roman'; font-size: 16px; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">Pulse parsnip, celeriac, and carrots in a food processor until chopped or use a box grater (fine holes).</span></div>
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<span style="background-color: transparent; color: black; font-family: 'Times New Roman'; font-size: 16px; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">3 ounces dried mushrooms (like chanterelle, cremini, morel-whatever you like)</span></div>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Chicken Soup Made Italian</td></tr>
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<span style="background-color: transparent; color: #434343; font-family: Arial; font-size: 15px; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: normal; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;"><br /></span></div>
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<span style="background-color: transparent; color: #434343; font-family: Arial; font-size: 15px; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: normal; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">What could be better than steaming bowl of chicken soup on a cold day? A steaming bowl of chicken soup-with an Italian twist, of course!</span></div>
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<span style="background-color: transparent; color: #434343; font-family: Arial; font-size: 15px; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: normal; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">Start with a really good chicken broth (tips below) and then add some chopped greens (preferably escarole), white beans, pasta, shredded chicken, even some chopped tomatoes. Oh, and don’t forget to top it all with some shaves of good parmigiano reggiano. </span></div>
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<span style="background-color: transparent; color: #434343; font-family: Arial; font-size: 15px; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: normal; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">Here are some ground rules, followed by a recipe. </span></div>
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<span style="background-color: transparent; color: #434343; font-family: Arial; font-size: 15px; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: bold; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">Use a whole chicken:</span><span style="background-color: transparent; color: #434343; font-family: Arial; font-size: 15px; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: normal; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;"> Each part</span><span style="background-color: white; color: #434343; font-family: Arial; font-size: 15px; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: normal; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">—</span><span style="background-color: transparent; color: #434343; font-family: Arial; font-size: 15px; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: normal; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">breast, legs, wings and back</span><span style="background-color: white; color: #434343; font-family: Arial; font-size: 15px; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: normal; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">—</span><span style="background-color: transparent; color: #434343; font-family: Arial; font-size: 15px; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: normal; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">contributes to the well-roundedness, freshness, and richness of the flavor. </span></div>
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<span style="background-color: transparent; color: #434343; font-family: Arial; font-size: 15px; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: bold; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">Consider using chicken stock as a base: </span><span style="background-color: transparent; color: #434343; font-family: Arial; font-size: 15px; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: normal; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;"> The result is a more intense flavor. </span></div>
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<span style="background-color: transparent; color: #434343; font-family: Arial; font-size: 15px; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: bold; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">Add the right amount of water</span><span style="background-color: transparent; color: #434343; font-family: Arial; font-size: 15px; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: normal; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">: That is, the exact level of the chicken and vegetables. No more and no less. </span></div>
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<span style="background-color: transparent; color: #434343; font-family: Arial; font-size: 15px; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: bold; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">Keep it at a simmer:</span><span style="background-color: transparent; color: #434343; font-family: Arial; font-size: 15px; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: normal; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;"> Flavors need to leach out and mingle slowly and gently. Rapid boiling just ruins it. More importantly, it cause the protein in the meat and vegetables to break and make the soup cloudy. This is especially critical if you are using a marrow bone. </span></div>
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<span style="background-color: #eeeeee;">Many thanks to Nirit Yadin, </span>http://www.nirityadin.com, for her help<br /><br />Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18026823846398686509noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1454054370671048246.post-86724334692056773782015-01-29T10:42:00.000-08:002015-02-03T10:10:42.167-08:00Slow Food Winter Market at Tre Piani<br />
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In collaboration with the organizers of the West Windsor Community Farmers Market, Slow Food Central New Jersey is proud to announce its tenth season of indoor winter markets. Specifically, the December market will feature holiday food gifts, natural soaps and fiber products for your entire gift giving needs. Enjoy the season’s best local foods.<br />
Here are dates and locations:<br />
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Join us for a wide array of locally grown and produced foods including cheese, wine, mushrooms, grass-fed meats, pastured eggs, breads and baked goods, jams, sauces, honey, hard to find local winter produce and much more. Live music. Join us for this popular event as we connect local farmers, food artisans and clean, fair and good food fans.</div>
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$3 suggested donation to benefit the Central New Jersey chapter of Slow Food. Parking is free.</div>
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Slow Food USA is working to change the food system through a network of volunteer chapters all over the country. The Central Jersey chapter holds education and awareness events such as potlucks, off-season farmers markets, trainings and workshops. These farmers markets spread awareness and allow folks to enjoy locally grown and healthful foods while helping to support local farms and food artisans throughout the winter months.</div>
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Visit www.slowfoodcentralnj.org or <a href="http://www.westwindsorfarmersmarket.org/" style="border: 0px; color: #1982d1; font-family: inherit; font-style: inherit; font-weight: inherit; margin: 0px; outline: 0px; padding: 0px; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline;">westwindsorfarmersmarket.org</a> for a full list of farms and vendors or call 609-933-4452 for more information.</div>
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Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18026823846398686509noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1454054370671048246.post-75951431591374075482014-07-14T12:41:00.000-07:002014-07-14T12:41:11.761-07:00How to Grill a Peach? <span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Two of the hallmarks of summer in one recipe: Peaches and grilling or-simply put- grilled peaches. Add to it some creamy blue cheese, prosciutto and good bread and you got a light and vibrant summer meal.<br />If you're wondering how to grill a peach, join Jim on his grilling class at Plainsboro Recreation Center on August 21 at 6pm. <a href="http://www.plainsboronj.com/" target="_blank">Sign up here</a>. </span><br />
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<span id="E16" qowt-eid="E16" style="white-space: pre-wrap;">2 peaches, cut in half and pit removed</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Calibri, sans-serif;"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;"> 6 tablespoon olive oil</span></span></div>
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<span id="E32" qowt-eid="E32" style="white-space: pre-wrap;">1 teaspoon salt</span></div>
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<span qowt-eid="E22" style="white-space: pre-wrap;">4 cups arugula leaves</span></div>
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<span id="E24" qowt-eid="E24" style="white-space: pre-wrap;">¼ cup toasted walnut pieces</span></div>
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<span id="E38" qowt-eid="E38" style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Heat the grill. </span></div>
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<span qowt-eid="E38" style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Rub cut side of peaches with a little olive oil and put on the grill, cut side down. Cook until the peach chars slightly and then turn on other side until warm through. Repeat with the onions and set aside. </span></div>
<span style="background-color: white; color: #222222; font-family: Calibri, sans-serif; font-size: 15px; line-height: 21.559999465942383px; white-space: pre-wrap;">Heat an oven to 400 degrees. Lay the h</span><span style="background-color: white; color: #222222; font-family: Calibri, sans-serif; font-size: 15px; line-height: 21.559999465942383px; white-space: pre-wrap;">am out onto a lightly oiled cookie sheet and bake in preheated oven until slightly crisp, about 5 minutes.</span><br />
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<span qowt-eid="E38" style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Make a vinaigrette by combining olive oil and balsamic vinegar with salt and whisking until emulsified. </span></div>
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<span id="E40" qowt-eid="E40" style="white-space: pre-wrap;">In a bowl, mix the arugula, walnuts, and cheese. Drizzle with the vinaigrette and toss to coat. </span></div>
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<span id="E42" qowt-eid="E42" style="white-space: pre-wrap;">To plate: Place the peaches and onions charred side, in a serving bowl. Toss the arugula mixture and place over the peaches. Garnish with the crispy prosciutto and serve immediately..</span></div>
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<span style="background-color: transparent; color: #333333; font-family: Georgia; font-size: 15px; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: normal; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">You may be scratching your head right now, trying to recall the last time you saw fresh mozzarella curd. Indeed not a common sight, but our friends at Fulper Family Creamery carry it. Email them at </span><a href="mailto:info@fulperfarms.com" style="text-decoration: none;"><span style="background-color: transparent; color: #1155cc; font-family: Georgia; font-size: 15px; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: normal; text-decoration: underline; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">info@fulperfarms.com</span></a><span style="background-color: transparent; color: #333333; font-family: Georgia; font-size: 15px; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: normal; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;"> to order and plan delivery. For a less local curd try Whole Foods. </span></div>
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<span style="background-color: transparent; color: #333333; font-family: Georgia; font-size: 15px; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: normal; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">Start by working 1 lb of curd at the time. You may have to order a larger amount but it keeps well in the refrigerator. And, no, it doesn't freeze well. </span></div>
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<span style="background-color: transparent; color: #333333; font-family: Georgia; font-size: 15px; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: normal; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil then take it off the stove. Place the curds in a bowl and pour the hot water on them. Warm the curds, stir slowly as the curds warm, but try not to break them up too much. Put on a double layer of rubber gloves and fold the curds over on themselves a few times, stretching the curds. The curds need to reach 135F in order to stretch properly. Sprinkle the salt over the cheese and squish it with your fingers to incorporate. Using both hands, stretch and fold the curds repeatedly. It will start to tighten, become firm, and take on a glossy sheen. When this happens, you are ready to shape the mozzarella. Make one large ball, or a few smaller balls. Try not to overwork the mozzarella.</span></div>
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<span style="background-color: transparent; font-family: Arial; font-size: 15px; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: normal; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;"><span style="color: #444444;">Tuesday, June 17 is Eat Your Vegetable Day. </span></span></div>
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<span style="background-color: transparent; vertical-align: baseline;"><span style="color: #444444;"><span style="font-family: Arial;"><span style="font-size: 15px; line-height: 1.15; white-space: pre-wrap;">We </span><span style="font-size: 15px; line-height: 17.25px; white-space: pre-wrap;">didn't</span><span style="font-size: 15px; line-height: 1.15; white-space: pre-wrap;"> even know such day existed. We just eat our veggies every day with great delight. When treated right, vegetables can be the extraordinary main event of your meal.</span></span></span></span></div>
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<span style="color: #444444;"><span style="background-color: transparent; font-family: Arial; font-size: 15px; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: normal; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">If consuming </span><span style="background-color: transparent; font-family: Arial; font-size: 15px; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">your recommended two to three cups of vegetables</span><span style="background-color: transparent; font-family: Arial; font-size: 15px; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;"> </span><span style="background-color: transparent; font-family: Arial; font-size: 15px; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: normal; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">every day feels like a chore, you are yet to tap into the artful, enchanting and exquisite potential of the edible plant. Below, find 6 ways to beautifully rack up those servings of spring vegetables. Enjoy!</span></span></div>
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<br />Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18026823846398686509noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1454054370671048246.post-23862621347282811302014-06-10T01:30:00.001-07:002014-06-10T01:31:09.386-07:00 1 Spice Rub, 1 BBQ Sauce, 1 Amazing Grilling Recipe for Your Dad<div dir="ltr" style="background-color: white; color: #222222; font-family: Georgia, Utopia, 'Palatino Linotype', Palatino, serif; font-size: 15px; line-height: 1.15; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt;">
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<span style="color: #222222; font-family: Arial; font-size: 15px; line-height: 1.15; white-space: pre-wrap;">As Father's Day approaches, we would like to share a simple yet amazing grilling recipe. It will be sure to make dads and those who are celebrating them very happy.</span><span style="vertical-align: baseline;"></span><br />
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<span style="vertical-align: baseline;"><span style="color: #222222; font-family: Arial; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;"><br /></span><span style="color: #222222; font-family: Arial; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">We use chicken, but the dry rub and BBQ sauce </span></span><span style="color: #222222; font-family: Arial; line-height: 1.15; white-space: pre-wrap;">can also be used on beef, pork, veal, seafood, corn, potatoes, antelope, yak and just about anything else that can be cooked on a grill.</span><br />
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<li><span style="color: #222222; font-family: Arial; line-height: 1.15; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">A dry rub is preferred for longer cooking times because it will not burn quickly. The </span><span style="color: #222222; font-family: Arial; line-height: 1.15; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">sugar in the mix will actually caramelize onto the meat.</span></li>
<li><span style="color: #222222; font-family: Arial; line-height: 1.15; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">The spice rub recipe is very basic and can be adapted to your taste by using your favorite spices and dried herbs. Feel free to make it spicier, sweeter, saltier, etc.</span></li>
<li><span style="color: #222222; font-family: Arial; line-height: 1.15; white-space: pre-wrap;">Remember that your grill also acts like an oven when the lid is closed, and that your chicken will cook more thoroughly that way. Meats like steak cook better on high heat with an open lid, which ensures the desirable charring outside and a more rare center (which is why thick steaks are better.)</span></li>
<li><span style="color: #222222; font-family: Arial; line-height: 1.15; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">There are no exact cooking times because the size of meats varies, as does the heat </span><span style="color: #222222; font-family: Arial; line-height: 1.15; white-space: pre-wrap;">of each grill. You just need to watch and learn about the idiosyncrasies of their grill.</span></li>
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<span style="font-family: Arial; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">1 tsp. cayenne pepper</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Arial; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">1 small onion, diced</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Arial; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">1 red pepper, diced</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Arial; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">2/3 cup apple cider vinegar</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Arial; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">1 cup brown sugar</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Arial; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">Up to a week ahead of time, make the simple barbecue sauce. In a saucepan, add the oil, garlic, onion and peppers. Let the mixture cook slowly until the vegetables are soft. Add the brown sugar and let it melt. Add the vinegar, bring to a boil, and season to taste with salt and pepper. This sauce may be pureed if desired. </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Arial; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">1 chicken cut into quarters, bones</span><span style="font-family: Arial; line-height: 1.15; white-space: pre-wrap;"> in</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Arial; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">Rub the chicken pieces all over with the spice rub; let rest for at least 15 minutes (or as long as overnight). The flavors will permeate deeper the longer the chicken marinates. Preheat your grill on high heat, making sure that </span><span style="font-family: Arial; line-height: 1.15; white-space: pre-wrap;">the grates are clean. Add the chicken pieces and lower the heat to medium. (Cook for longer at a lower </span><span style="font-family: Arial; line-height: 1.15; white-space: pre-wrap;">heat to prevent burning.)</span></div>
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<br />Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18026823846398686509noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1454054370671048246.post-39544520682049912082014-05-16T12:41:00.000-07:002014-05-24T05:09:32.762-07:00Lamb Lettuce Two Ways<div dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.15; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt;">
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<span style="background-color: transparent; color: black; font-family: Arial; font-size: 15px; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: normal; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">Make vinaigrette: </span></div>
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<span style="background-color: transparent; color: black; font-family: Arial; font-size: 15px; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: normal; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">Combine the shallots, salt, and vinegar and mix well and macerate for about 30 minutes. Stir in the honey and gradually add the oil, stirring to emulsify the vinaigrette. Taste and correct seasoning.</span></div>
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<span style="background-color: transparent; color: black; font-family: Arial; font-size: 15px; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: normal; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">Heat a skillet over medium heat. Add oil and garlic. Saute garlic in oil for 2 or 3 minutes. Add lamb lettuce to the pan in stages. Fill the pan with leaves and turn leaves in warm oil until they wilt. Add more leaves to the skillet and repeat the process until all of the lamb lettuce is incorporated. Season the wilted greens with salt and pepper. Serve warm with vinaigrette as a side dish, or top with local brie and serve with some crusty bread as a light satisfying meal.</span></div>
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<span style="background-color: transparent; color: black; font-family: Arial; font-size: 15px; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: normal; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">In a bowl, toss the greens with some vinaigrette to coat, arrange on four serving plates. . Sprinkle some lemon zest. Arrange the cheese over the greens. Drizzle some more vinaigrette. Serve immediately with some crusty bread.</span></div>
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<br />Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18026823846398686509noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1454054370671048246.post-66865764305288249182014-05-10T05:10:00.000-07:002014-06-05T03:13:24.767-07:00Breakfast From The Farmers Market<div dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.15; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt;">
<span style="font-family: Arial; font-size: 15px; line-height: 1.15; white-space: pre-wrap;">Did you get a lot of greens for the farmers market? Make a fritatta! You can serve it hot or at room temperature. It works as a brunch item, sandwich filling and even a light dinner.</span></div>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Swiss Chard at the Princeton Farmers Market</td></tr>
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<span style="background-color: transparent; color: black; font-family: Arial; font-size: 15px; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: normal; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">6 cups baby Swiss chard leaves, packed (available at farmers markets) or 1 bunch Swiss chard, leaves stripped from stems (save stems for another use)</span><span style="background-color: transparent; color: black; font-family: Arial; font-size: 15px; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: normal; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;"><br class="kix-line-break" /></span><span style="background-color: transparent; color: black; font-family: Arial; font-size: 15px; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: normal; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">Salt to taste</span></div>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Asparagus at Stults Farm, Plainsboro, NJ</td></tr>
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<span style="background-color: transparent; color: black; font-family: Arial; font-size: 15px; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: normal; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;"><br class="kix-line-break" /></span><span style="background-color: transparent; color: black; font-family: Arial; font-size: 15px; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: normal; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Heat one tablespoon of the olive oil over medium heat in a heavy skillet and add garlic. Add a generous pinch of salt and cook, stirring often, until the garlic is fragrant, about 2 to 3 minutes. Add chopped chard and cook, stirring, until ingredients are combined and greens wilted and nicely coated with oil. Remove from heat and let cool. Chop the greens. </span></div>
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<span style="background-color: transparent; color: black; font-family: Arial; font-size: 15px; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: normal; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">Heat up a generous amount of olive oil in a 9-inch ovenproof skillet. Meanwhile, whisk eggs in a large bowl. Season with salt (about half a teaspoon) and freshly ground pepper to taste. Whisk in cream, cheese and asparagus. Stir in greens mixture.</span></div>
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<span style="background-color: transparent; color: black; font-family: Arial; font-size: 15px; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: normal; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">When the oil is shimmering, scrape in the egg mixture. The bottom should coagulate right away. Cook over the stove for a couple of minutes. Place in oven and bake 30 minutes, or until set and slightly puffed. Remove from oven and allow to cool for at least 10 minutes before serving. Serve hot, warm, room temperature or cold.</span></div>
<br />Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18026823846398686509noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1454054370671048246.post-81202386458011544202014-04-29T04:57:00.000-07:002014-04-29T07:21:12.972-07:00Whole Wheat Pappardelle with Spring Lamb, Artichokes and Fava Beans<div dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt;">
<span style="background-color: transparent; color: black; font-family: Arial; font-size: 15px; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: normal; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">You’ve heard it a thousand times, but that’s because it’s true-spring has finally sprung for good! (We hope.) Is there a better way to bring in the new season than spring lamb braised with seasonal bright green vegetables? The fresh combo complements spring’s blooms and blossoms. </span></div>
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<span style="background-color: transparent; color: black; font-family: Arial; font-size: 15px; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: normal; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">Few vegetables play as hard-to-get as fresh fava beans. They appear for a short time in the spring and require tedious preparation. You need to remove the beans from their pod, and then peel the skin from of each one of them. Yes, you can buy them shelled, but they are not quite the same. </span></div>
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<span style="background-color: transparent; color: black; font-family: Arial; font-size: 15px; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: normal; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">Local lamb is available from Double Brook Farm and Beechtree Farm. Both will participate in the up-and-coming <a href="https://www.facebook.com/ForrestalVillageFarmersMarket" target="_blank">Princeton Forrestal Village Farmers Market</a>. Jim will cook a whole <a href="https://www.facebook.com/events/275772862583354/" target="_blank">Spring Lamb Chef Dinner</a> on May 23. </span></div>
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<span style="background-color: transparent; color: black; font-family: Arial; font-size: 15px; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: normal; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">1 lamb shoulder, boned and cut into cubes</span></div>
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<span style="background-color: transparent; color: black; font-family: Arial; font-size: 15px; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: normal; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">Heat a large heavy pan on the stove on high heat. Season the lamb well with salt and pepper. Add the oil to the pan and then the lamb, being careful not to splatter. Make sure you don’t crowd the pan. Brown the meat well on all sides. You may need to work in two or three batches. </span></div>
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<br />Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18026823846398686509noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1454054370671048246.post-4381397572039795112014-04-17T05:15:00.001-07:002014-04-17T08:20:34.317-07:00A Good Friday Ramps Recipe<div dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.15; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt;">
<span style="background-color: transparent; color: black; font-family: Arial; font-size: 15px; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: normal; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">Ramps, those lovely delicate shoots of wild leeks, the signals of the beginning of the season of plenty, are finally here. They grow in the wild (well, New Jersey wild) and thus hard to come by. Occasionally they make an appearance at random produce sections and farm stores but you can forage them by yourself (<a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lAl6ZL0hiBk" target="_blank">see how</a></span><span style="background-color: transparent; color: black; font-family: Arial; font-size: 15px; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: normal; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">).</span><br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Local Ramps, Photo courtesy of Zone 7</td></tr>
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<span style="background-color: transparent; color: black; font-family: Arial; font-size: 15px; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: normal; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">In a large pot bring 2 quarts of salted water to a boil and add ramps. Prepare an ice water bowl. Cook until tender. Transfer to ice bath for about 15 seconds. Drain. </span></div>
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<span style="background-color: transparent; color: black; font-family: Arial; font-size: 15px; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: normal; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">When you are ready to cook the fish:</span></div>
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<span style="background-color: transparent; color: black; font-family: Arial; font-size: 15px; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: normal; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">In a skillet heat the olive oil over a medium flame. Add the ramps and season with salt and freshly ground black pepper. Saute until lightly caramelized, about 4 minutes. Transfer to 4 individual warm serving plates.</span></div>
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<span style="background-color: transparent; color: black; font-family: Arial; font-size: 15px; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: normal; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">Simultaneously, melt the butter in a large sauté pan until just starting to change color. While the butter is melting season the fish fillets on both sides with sea salt and freshly ground pepper. Dredge in the flour on both sides and pat off excess. Place the filet into the sauté pan. Cook until well browned and crisp on both sides and the fillets are just barely cooked through. Remove each fillet and place over the ramps. Serve immediately. </span></div>
Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18026823846398686509noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1454054370671048246.post-5116222003036782512014-04-04T12:45:00.000-07:002014-04-04T13:44:56.818-07:00A "Winter Meets Spring" Asparagus Recipe<div dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.15; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt;">
<span style="background-color: transparent; color: black; font-family: 'Times New Roman'; font-size: 15px; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: normal; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">Come April, we crave asparagus. Tender and delicate, yet those flavor notes have a distinct snap. Since the weather is still pretty wintry we’ve got the perfect recipe for you-one that combines springy asparagus with a richer, luxurious preparation, fit for the rainy chilly weather outside. </span></div>
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<b style="font-weight: normal;"><br /><span style="background-color: transparent; color: black; font-family: 'Times New Roman'; font-size: 15px; font-style: italic; font-variant: normal; font-weight: normal; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;"></span></b>
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<span style="background-color: transparent; color: black; font-family: 'Times New Roman'; font-size: 15px; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: normal; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">Cut off the tips and the tough ends of the asparagus. Discard the tough ends and reserve the tips. Chop the asparagus stems. Combine olive oil and garlic in a heavy saucepan over medium heat and cook until garlic is lightly browned. Add the chopped asparagus and a sprinkle of salt.</span></div>
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<span style="background-color: transparent; color: black; font-family: 'Times New Roman'; font-size: 15px; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: normal; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">Cook over medium heat until tender. Add 1-½ cups of water and bring to a simmer. Let the mixture reduce by half and add the cream. Reduce by another half. Let the asparagus mixture cool and puree in a blender, or use an immersion blender.</span></div>
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<span style="background-color: transparent; color: black; font-family: 'Times New Roman'; font-size: 15px; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: normal; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">Boil or steam the asparagus spears until they just sag when lifted. Then dress them very simply with good olive oil, lemon juice and coarse salt. And maybe a few shavings of Parmesan…</span></div>
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<span style="background-color: transparent; color: black; font-family: 'Times New Roman'; font-size: 15px; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: normal; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">The wiry thin spears are great stirred into risotto or pasta, or used to make a frittata. You don't need to peel the asparagus, just cut off the bases. </span></div>
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<span style="background-color: transparent; color: black; font-family: 'Times New Roman'; font-size: 15px; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: normal; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">Cut off the bases of the asparagus where they turn green, then peel with a vegetable peeler from the tip down. They work very well on the grill but you can also glaze them. Lay them in one layer in a skillet and add just enough water to barely cover the bottom of the pan. Then add some butter or a splash of olive oil. Cook, covered, over medium heat until the spears are almost tender (poke them with a small, sharp knife to make sure). Remove the lid, raise the heat to high and cook until the liquid has reduced to a silky asparagus-flavored sauce. Serve as is, or top it with a sunny-side-up egg with some good bread for a fancy brunch.</span></div>
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<span style="background-color: white; color: #434343; font-family: 'Times New Roman'; font-size: 16px; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">Here’s a recipe for gnocchi with Irish cheddar. Cloaked in brown butter, they work charmingly well with the first greens of the season, especially spicy ones like watercress and arugula. Yes, you can substitute Parmesan, but cheddar gives the gnocchi an earthy sharpness that lends itself well to the brown butter and the greens. We had them</span><span style="background-color: white; color: #434343; font-family: 'Times New Roman'; font-size: 16px; line-height: 1.15; white-space: pre-wrap;"> at Jim’s first Chef’s Dinners, series.<a href="https://www.facebook.com/events/531807496936795/" target="_blank"> Next Chef Dinner</a> is c</span><span style="background-color: white; color: #434343; font-family: 'Times New Roman'; font-size: 16px; line-height: 1.15; white-space: pre-wrap;">oming up on April 18. </span></div>
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<span style="background-color: white; color: #434343; font-family: 'Times New Roman'; font-size: 16px; font-weight: bold; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">Irish Cheddar Gnocchi</span></div>
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<span style="background-color: white; color: #434343; font-family: 'Times New Roman'; font-size: 16px; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">2 large russet potatoes, washed</span></div>
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<span style="background-color: white; color: #434343; font-family: 'Times New Roman'; font-size: 16px; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">¼ cup aged Irish cheddar cheese, such as Dubliner</span></div>
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<span style="background-color: white; color: #434343; font-family: 'Times New Roman'; font-size: 16px; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">Roast the potatoes in a 350 degree oven until tender enough to fork and set aside to cool. When the potatoes are cool cut in half, remove the inside with a spoon and discard the skins. Run the potatoes through a ricer or mash thoroughly with a potato masher. </span></div>
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<span style="background-color: white; color: #434343; font-family: 'Times New Roman'; font-size: 16px; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">Combine with flour and cheese. Mix until incorporated. Fold in the butter and egg yolk and knead the dough by hand. Be careful not to over-knead-stop when just smooth. Let the dough rest wrapped in plastic for at least thirty minutes in a cool area or the refrigerator.</span></div>
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<span style="background-color: white; color: #434343; font-family: 'Times New Roman'; font-size: 16px; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">To cook the gnocchi: unwrap the dough and put it on a large cutting board or clean counter. Cut off pieces and roll them into long ropes about the width of a cigar. Cut each roll into small bite-size pieces and dust them with a little flour to keep them from sticking together. (Traditionally the pieces are rolled off the back of a fork, giving them an authentic shape, but they do not need to be.)</span></div>
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<span style="background-color: white; color: #434343; font-family: 'Times New Roman'; font-size: 16px; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">Arrange the gnocchi in one layer about ¼-inch apart on a lightly floured pan. Let stand one hour at room temperature, or cover and refrigerate up to 2 days. (At this point they can be frozen for up to one week. If you choose to freeze them, put them in the freezer on the pan in one layer until they are frozen solid. Then move them into a ziplock bag until ready to cook. Cook them frozen.)</span></div>
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<span style="background-color: white; color: #434343; font-family: 'Times New Roman'; font-size: 16px; text-decoration: underline; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">To cook</span><span style="background-color: white; color: #434343; font-family: 'Times New Roman'; font-size: 16px; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">: Bring a pot of lightly salted water to boil. Working in small batches, cook gnocchi in boiling water until gnocchi rise to top and are tender, about five minutes. Using a slotted spoon, transfer gnocchi to large baking pan.</span></div>
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<span style="background-color: white; color: #434343; font-family: 'Times New Roman'; font-size: 16px; font-weight: bold; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">To serve:</span></div>
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<span style="background-color: white; color: #434343; font-family: 'Times New Roman'; font-size: 16px; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">Before serving, heat up a few tablespoon of brown butter in a pan. Add the cooked gnocchi and shake the pan until the gnocchi are coated in butter. Divide into four individual plates. Take the pan off of the heat, add the greens, and toss with the remaining butter. Sprinkle some salt and pepper and mound next to the gnocchi. If you wish, drizzle a little red wine vinegar on the greens. </span></div>
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</span>Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18026823846398686509noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1454054370671048246.post-45773227489280253872014-03-13T14:14:00.001-07:002014-03-14T03:15:18.414-07:00An Irish-Italian Fusion Corned Beef Recipe<span style="color: #666666; font-family: 'Times New Roman'; font-size: 16px; line-height: 1.15; white-space: pre-wrap;">Whole beef shanks are rarely used in the US, but they are popular in Italy. That’s why I decided to use them in my corned beef. They fuse together my two culinary legacies: the Irish one the one I was born into, and the Italian one I’ve adopted. </span><br />
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<span style="background-color: white; color: #666666; font-family: 'Times New Roman'; font-size: 16px; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: normal; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">I’d never brined shanks before, but it made sense to me because they’re very flavorful and take well to braising.</span><span style="background-color: transparent; color: #666666; font-family: 'Times New Roman'; font-size: 16px; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: normal; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;"></span></div>
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<span style="background-color: white; color: #666666; font-family: 'Times New Roman'; font-size: 16px; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: normal; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">A couple of days before I serve my shanks I will cook them with more spices, garlic, onion and water and wait for the drum roll!! </span><span style="background-color: transparent; color: #666666; font-family: 'Times New Roman'; font-size: 16px; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: normal; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;"></span><br />
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<span style="background-color: transparent; color: #666666; font-family: 'Times New Roman'; font-size: 16px; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: normal; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">Tie pickling spice and peppercorn in a cheesecloth.</span></div>
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<span style="background-color: transparent; color: #666666; font-family: 'Times New Roman'; font-size: 16px; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: normal; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">Place a large stockpot on the stove and put in the corned beef. Add cheesecloth, onion, garlic, bay leaves and several quarts of water (at least enough to comfortably cover the meat). Bring the water to a boil. Then, turn down the temperature and allow the corned beef to simmer for about 4 hours or until it is nearly fork-tender. </span></div>
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<span style="background-color: white; color: #666666; font-family: 'Times New Roman'; font-size: 16px; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: normal; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">Whole deboned shanks are hard to come by. Order them at local farms such <a href="http://beechtreefarms.com/" target="_blank">Beechtree</a> Farm or <a href="http://www.brickfarmmarket.com/" target="_blank">Brick Farm Market</a>. Be sure to order the shanks well in advance. </span></div>
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<span style="background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0);">The Central New Jersey Slow Food “Eat Slow” </span><span style="background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0);">Winter Farmers Market ninth season kicks off in December with the first market on</span><span style="background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0);"> </span><span class="aBn" data-term="goog_1879895437" style="border-bottom-color: rgb(204, 204, 204); border-bottom-style: dashed; border-bottom-width: 1px; position: relative; top: -2px; z-index: 0;" tabindex="0"><span class="aQJ" style="position: relative; top: 2px; z-index: -1;">December 8th</span></span><span style="background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0);"> </span><span style="background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0);">at Cherry Grove Farm in Lawrenceville. These markets are organized by the West Windsor Community Farmers Market in collaboration with Slow Food Central NJ.</span></div>
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<span style="background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0);">On <span class="aBn" data-term="goog_1879895438" style="border-bottom-color: rgb(204, 204, 204); border-bottom-style: dashed; border-bottom-width: 1px; position: relative; top: -2px; z-index: 0;" tabindex="0"><span class="aQJ" style="position: relative; top: 2px; z-index: -1;">December 8th from 10am -2pm</span></span>, Cherry Grove Farm will open its outdoor event barn to market-goers, offering an array of locally grown and produced foods including cheese, baked goods, fresh produce, jams, wine, mushrooms, chocolates and much more. Dress warm and enjoy the season’s best local foods! Visi t<a href="http://www.cherrygrovefarm.com/" rel="nofollow" style="color: #1155cc;" target="_blank">www.cherrygrovefarm.com</a> <wbr></wbr>for directions and more information about the farm.</span></div>
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<b style="background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0);">December 8<sup>th</sup> from <span class="aBn" data-term="goog_1879895440" style="border-bottom-color: rgb(204, 204, 204); border-bottom-style: dashed; border-bottom-width: 1px; position: relative; top: -2px; z-index: 0;" tabindex="0"><span class="aQJ" style="position: relative; top: 2px; z-index: -1;">10am-2pm</span></span></b></div>
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<b style="background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0);">February 8<sup>th</sup> from <span class="aBn" data-term="goog_1879895444" style="border-bottom-color: rgb(204, 204, 204); border-bottom-style: dashed; border-bottom-width: 1px; position: relative; top: -2px; z-index: 0;" tabindex="0"><span class="aQJ" style="position: relative; top: 2px; z-index: -1;">10am-2pm</span></span></b></div>
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<span style="background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0);">Entrance and parking are always free. $2 suggested donation to benefit Slow Food Central New Jersey.</span></div>
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<span style="background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0);">Visit<a href="http://www.slowfoodcentralnj.org/" rel="nofollow" style="color: #1155cc;" target="_blank">www.slowfoodcentralnj.org</a><wbr></wbr> for a full list of vendors or call <a href="tel:609%20577-5113" style="color: #1155cc;" target="_blank" value="+16095775113">609 577-5113</a> for more information.</span></div>
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