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Thursday, April 13, 2017

Horseradish Puree

Amount	Measure	Ingredient	Prep Method
1/2	Pound	Horseradish	Peeled & sliced weight
1	Cup	Kimchi brine	or water w/ 1 Tsp Salt
1	Small knob	Ginger	Optional
1/4	Cup	Hemp seeds
1/2	Teaspoon	Avanti Golden Spice

Directions:

You’ll want to buy about a 1 pound horseradish as there is a lot to peel away. Peel and dice the horseradish. Wash well. Combine all in a blender jar & let brine for 24 hours. Then grind well to a fine puree. Be careful with horseradish. It can get right up your nose even when you prepping it. This flavorful puree is uber versatile. And the golden spice give it a lovely flavor. Use straight up or blend w/ cream, yogurt, softened butter or rich nut milks for fantastic sauces. I love it blended with frozen spinach for a pungent green sauce.

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Hachiya Persimmon Spread

Hachiya Persimmon Photo: Food Blogga

Low sugar & loaded w/ taste. Use this for umami flavorful additions in cooking projects, including Avanti Garden Kimchi.

Amount	Measure	Ingredient	Prep Method
2	Cups	Hachiya persimmon pulp	Very ripe
3/4	Cup	Sucanat
1	Pinch	Citrus sea salt	Optional
1/2	Cup	OJ
2	Tablespoons	Honey
2	Tablespoons	Date molasses
1/4	Cup	Drambui	or cordial, brandy or fruit juice

Directions:

Simmer on med low heat, partially covered for 20 mins. Cool for 10 mins. Add

1	Teaspoon	Orange zest
1/4	Cup	Fresh OJ

Chill, pack into jars & refrigerate.

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Friday, January 13, 2017

3 Reaper Sea Salt Blend

Amount	Measure	Ingredient	Prep Method
3	Whole	Carolina Reaper Chilies	Or fav HOT chilies
1	Cup	Sea salt
1/3	Cup	Gourmet sea salt blend
1	Tablespoon	Flax seeds

Optional Additions: Favorite Spice Blends. I use Avanti’s La Boca Es Un Carnival Mexican oregano spice blend, but try Italian, Thai, Mexi seasonings, chili powder, curry, garam masala or Herbs de Provence.

Directions:

Carefully slice the HOT chilies. Use a serrated paring knife and wear gloves if your hands are sensitive. Toss w/ the other ingredients spread out in a glass bowl or plate & cure in the sun for several days until dry. Stir two or three times a day.

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Saturday, May 21, 2016

Blueberry Peach Balsamic :: Chef Mark Cleveland @ Hungry Harvest ::

Difficulty: Easy

Time: 20 mins

Servings: 1 1/2 Quarts Dressing

There’s a whole lotta Umami going on in this very satisfying sauce + dressing. It comes together in minutes, but you’ll be licking your plates & thinking of new ways to use it. I suggest a jewel toned purple potato & red onion salad next!

Amount	Measure	Ingredient	Prep Method
1/2 to 1	Pound	Potatoes

Put a few potatoes in a small saucepan w/ water to cover & a good pinch of salt. Cover & set over medium high heat. When the water boils, set a timer for 10 mins. Remove from heat & let sit until you’re ready to use them in your salad. They are good warm or room temp.

1/3	Cup	Evoo
1	Large	Red onion	Rough chop
1/2	Teaspoon	Black pepper
3	Whole	Cloves
1/2	Teaspoon	Coriander seeds

Meanwhile, heat the oil in a skillet w/ the chopped red onion, black pepper, cloves & coriander seeds. Med high sauté for 7 mins.

1	Teaspoon	Sea salt
3	Small	Peaches	Rough chop
1/2	Cup	Water

Add diced peaches & salt & sauté for 2 mins more.

Add in the blueberries & 1/2 cup water & sauté for another 2 mins.

Medium

Tomato

Rough chop

Remove from heat & stir in the diced tomato if using.

1/3

Cup

Balsamic

Cool slightly then blend w/ the balsamic vinegar.

Cup

Water

Pour into a 2 quart container. Add 1 cup water to the blender jar & wiz to rinse out the jar. Stir that flavored water into the dressing.

1	Medium	Apple	Sliced
1	Medium	Peach	Sliced
1	Medium	Pear	Sliced
1	Medium	Carrot	Sliced
1	Head	Romaine	Cut for salad
2-3	Medium	Cooked potatoes	Sliced
1-2	Medium	Tomatoes	Sliced or wedges
1/2	Cup	Blueberries
2-3	Slices	Cantaloupe	Diced or sliced

Cut the fruits & vegetables into attractive bite sized shapes & sizes. Slice or dice the cooked potato. Compose your salads on the plates. I dress the romaine in advance, but not the other ingredients.

Drizzle more dressing over the completed compositions. Set out everything buffet style & let the family create pretty plates. Garnish w/ fresh herbs.

Garnish

Fresh

Favorite herbs

Basil, oregano, thyme

The flavors of peach blueberry & balsamic are so unctuous that this dressing would make a wide range of superb entrée style salads.

It pairs well w/ sweet shellfish like wild caught crabs & lobster, would be superb w/ organic chicken or as a glaze for Bison. Use a quality regular Balsamic, not the long aged ones.

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