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Wednesday June 15, 2016

What's Cooking: Orzo Salad with Cherries and Lime Vinaigrette

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Orzo Salad with Cherries and Lime Vinaigrette

Recipe by Best of Bridge Chef Elizabeth Chorney-Booth


  • 1 cup dried orzo pasta
  • 1 avocado, chopped
  • 1 cup cherries, halved and pitted
  • ½ cup chopped red bell pepper
  • 2 tbsp chopped cilantro
  • 2 tbsp slivered almonds

Dressing:
  • ¼ cup olive oil
  • Zest and juice of one lime
  • ½ tsp sugar
  • salt and pepper to taste

Method:

  • Cook the orzo according to package instructions, drain, and let cool. In a large bowl, toss with the avocado, cherries, pepper, cilantro, and almonds.
  • In a small bowl whisk together the olive oil, lime juice and zest, garlic, sugar, and salt and pepper. Pour over the salad. Toss until the orzo is fully coated. Refrigerate until ready to serve.

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Wednesday June 1, 2016

What's Cooking: Green Pea Hummus

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Green Pea Hummus

By Jan Hansen, Executive Chef, Hotel Arts Group


INGREDIENTS


  •  1 Tbsp olive oil
  •  1/2 cup chopped onion
  •  2 cups shelled peas, fresh or frozen
  •  3/4 cup water
  •  2 Tbsp tahini
  •  3 Tbsp chopped fresh mint (spearmint)
  •  2 Tbsp sour cream
  •  1/2 teaspoon black pepper
  •  Salt to taste


METHOD


1.  Sauté onions: Heat the olive oil in a small pot over medium heat. Add the chopped onion and sauté until soft and translucent, but not browned, about 4-5 minutes.


2.  Add peas and water, boil: Add the peas and the water, cover and bring to a boil. Let this cook 2 minutes, then drain the peas and onions. Cool mixture in a bowl over another bowl of ice.


3.  Purée in food processor: Put the peas and onions into the bowl of a food processor and add all the remaining ingredients. Pulse until you have a rough purée. Serve chilled.

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