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PISTACHIO CRUSTED FLANK STEAK WITH PEACH SAUCE – February 26 – National Pistachio Day

PISTACHIO CRUSTED FLANK STEAK WITH PEACH SAUCE – February 26 – National Pistachio Day

Serves 4 [ingredients title=”Ingredients”] 1 teaspoon salt ½ teaspoon black pepper ½ teaspoon garlic powder ½ teaspoon onion powder 1 pound flank steak, fat trimmed if necessary ½ cup shelled pistachios 2 tablespoons almond flour Cooking spray Aluminum foil or parchment paper 1 15-ounce can […]

 
ORANGE DESSERT SOUP – February 4 – National Homemade Soup Day

ORANGE DESSERT SOUP – February 4 – National Homemade Soup Day

Serves 4-6 [ingredients title=”Ingredients”] 3 cups orange juice ⅓ cup sugar 1 15-ounce can mandarin oranges, reserve juice 4 tablespoons cornstarch 1 teaspoon vanilla extract [/ingredients] [directions title=”Instructions”] In a medium saucepan over medium-high heat add the orange juice.  Stirring occasionally reduce to 2 cups […]

 
BEEF JERKY STEW – February 3 –  National Snack Food Month

BEEF JERKY STEW – February 3 – National Snack Food Month

Serves [ingredients title=”Ingredients”] 2 tablespoons olive oil 2 tablespoons butter 1 medium carrot, cut into ½ inch slices 1 large potato, cut into 1-inch cubes 1 stalk celery cut into ¼ inch cubes ½ medium yellow onion, chopped 1 teaspoon salt 1 clove garlic, minced […]

 
GRAPEFRUIT CHICKEN WINGS OR LEGS – February 2 – National Grapefruit Month

GRAPEFRUIT CHICKEN WINGS OR LEGS – February 2 – National Grapefruit Month

Serves 4 [ingredients title=”Ingredients”] 2-3 pounds chicken wings or legs 2 grapefruit, one juiced and one the fruit removed 2 garlic cloves, minced 1 tablespoon honey ½ teaspoon salt ¼ teaspoon black pepper 1 teaspoon oregano 1 teaspoon powdered ginger 2 tablespoons olive oil Aluminum […]

 
HALIBUT WITH HOT BUTTER RUM SAUCE – January 17 – National Hot Butter Rum Day

HALIBUT WITH HOT BUTTER RUM SAUCE – January 17 – National Hot Butter Rum Day

Serves [ingredients title=”Ingredients”] 4 6-ounce halibut fillets, without skin 2 tablespoons plus 1 tablespoon butter, melted ½ teaspoon salt ¼ teaspoon black pepper ¼ cup dark rum ½ cup lemon juice ¼ cup orange marmalade 1 tablespoon butter [/ingredients] [directions title=”Instructions”] Turn oven on to […]

 
CURRY CHICKEN – January 12 – National Curried Chicken Day

CURRY CHICKEN – January 12 – National Curried Chicken Day

Serves 4 [ingredients title=”Ingredients”] 1 tablespoon plus 1 teaspoon salt 2 large or 3 medium russet potatoes, cut into ½ inch cubes 1 ½ pounds boneless skinless chicken breast, cut into ½ inch strips ½ teaspoon black pepper 1 teaspoon plus 1 ½ teaspoons curry […]

 
APRICOT PORK – January 9 –  National Apricot Day

APRICOT PORK – January 9 – National Apricot Day

Serves 4 [ingredients title=”Ingredients”] 1 tablespoon olive oil 1 tablespoon butter 4 boneless pork chops, pounded with a mallet to ⅓ inch thickness, cut into ½ inch slices ½ cup apricot preserves 1 garlic clove, minced ¼ inch fresh ginger, peeled and minced ¼ teaspoon […]

 
ROASTED BUTTERNUT SQUASH SOUP – January 8 – National Soup Month

ROASTED BUTTERNUT SQUASH SOUP – January 8 – National Soup Month

Serves [ingredients title=”Ingredients”] Aluminum foil 2 tablespoons plus 2 tablespoons olive oil 1 large butternut squash, about 3 pounds, halved lengthwise and seeds removed 1 tablespoon coarse salt 1 red pepper, seeds removed and cut into ¼ inch slices 1 ½ cups baby carrots ½ […]

 
SEVEN-FISHES STEW – TRADITIONAL ITALIAN/CATHOLIC CHRISTMAS EVE DISH – December 24 – Christmas Eve

SEVEN-FISHES STEW – TRADITIONAL ITALIAN/CATHOLIC CHRISTMAS EVE DISH – December 24 – Christmas Eve

Serves 4 [ingredients title=”Ingredients”] 2 tablespoons olive oil ¼ yellow onion, diced 1 celery stalk, diced 1 teaspoon salt 32 ounces of seafood stock ½ pound clams, scrubbed and cleaned ½ pounds mussels, scrubbed and beards removed ½ pound of red snapper fillet, skinless and […]

 
CHICKEN AND DRAGON FRUIT SALAD – December 23 – National Root Vegetables and Exotic Fruits Month

CHICKEN AND DRAGON FRUIT SALAD – December 23 – National Root Vegetables and Exotic Fruits Month

Serves 4 [ingredients title=”Ingredients”] 1 large, ripe dragon fruit ¼ cup sour cream ¼ cup vanilla yogurt 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice 1 teaspoon honey ½ inch ginger, peeled and diced 1 granny smith apple, cored and diced ½ cup seedless grapes, quartered Plastic wrap […]