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Recipe: Vegetarian Wild Mushroom Risotto (Michael’s on East, Sarasota, FL)

  Recipe courtesy of Michael’s on East’s Jamil Pineda Vegetarian Wild Mushroom Risotto Ingredients for Vegetable Stock: 1 tablespoon olive oil 1 large onion 2 stalks celery, including some leaves 2 large carrots 1 bunch green onions, chopped 8 cloves … Continue reading

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Recipe: Mediterranean Orzo Salad: Easy and Healthy Side or Salad

Mediterranean Orzo Salad (Serves 4 as a side dish)

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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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Tabbouleh

This is a favorite from the Middle East. It includes finely chopped parsley, onion, tomato, and cracked bulgur wheat, with lots of lemon and a drizzle of extra-virgin olive oil. Tabbouleh is great with roasted or lemon chicken, with pita … Continue reading

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Cream of Artichoke Hearts and Lemon Soup

2 cups marinated baby artichoke hearts, with marinating juices (Vigo, etc) 1 cup minced celery 1 cup minced carrots 1/2 yellow onion, minced 1 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil 1 quart chicken stock 1 cup heavy cream (or half and … Continue reading

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