Fred’s Mediterranean-American Cran-Raisin Couscous

1 cup couscous 3 cups water (for cooking couscous) 1 cup radishes, chopped ¼ cup finely chopped green onions ¼ cup finely chopped red bell pepper ¼ cup fresh Italian parsley, minced ¼ cup golden raisins ¼ cup dried cranberries … Continue reading

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Pasta with Broccoli Rabe and Sausage

Serves 4 (entree), 6 as a first course or side 1 pound Orecchiette “little ears” (or pasta of your choice- Rigatoni, Mezza Rigatoni, and Penne also work well) Note: you may use gluten free pasta (Barilla makes tasty whole wheat … Continue reading

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Kale Tricolore Salad with Toasted Walnuts, Diced Prosciutto, Figs, and Gorgonzola

Serves 4 2 cups chopped kale 1 head radicchio, core removed and chopped 2 Belgian Endive, chopped 1/2 cup walnuts, toasted in toaster or oven for 5-7 minutes at 400 degrees 8 fresh figs, chopped (as an alternative you may … Continue reading

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Tomato Parmesan Bisque

12 fresh Ripe tomatoes, cored, peeled and de-seeded 3 carrots chopped 3 celery stalks chopped 3 onions chopped 6 cloves of garlic crushed 1/2 bunch of fresh basil 1/2 cup extra virgin olive oil 1 tbsp. butter 1/2 cup white … Continue reading

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Mignonette (for Oysters)

Great with freshly shucked oysters on the half shell 1/2 cup red wine vinegar 1 tablespoon minced shallots (by hand or preferably pulse in a food processor to capture all the juices). 1 teaspoon cracked white peppercorns 1 teaspoon minced … Continue reading

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