Strawberry Tabbouleh with Lamb Loin au Gratin Tabbouleh is a succulent Middle Eastern salad made of bulgur. In the summer, I prefer to toss strawberries into the salad. However, when berry season is over, I make the original recipe and substitute the strawberries for three deseeded and cubed tomatoes. The lamb loin au gratin with feta cheese and almond is a great accompaniment....

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Lentil Salad with Mozzarella and Mango Tomatoes and mozzarella are a classic combination, but when it isn’t tomato season, mango is a very good alternative. Or, try persimmons, which are also a delicious winter fruit. Lentils make the salad substantial and for those who would like a vegetarian salad, simply omit the ham. 4 portions 2 cans green lentils (each 14 oz /...

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Root Vegetable Salad with Spelt Berries and Kale Pesto Adding whole grains to a salad is both delicious and nutritious. I use spelt, but if time is scarce there are alternatives which have shorter cooking times, for example, wheat berries, pearl barley, or precooked kamut berries. A winter pesto made of kale, cheddar cheese, and almonds completes the salad. 4 portions Root vegetable...

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 Carrot Squash Purée, Caramelized Shallot Fig Jam, Ricotta Whipped Goat Cheese, and Pickled Beets Pork Belly 1 PA pork belly 1 quart milk Salt and pepper 3 sprigs thyme 3 sprigs rosemary Coat the pork belly with salt and pepper, and refrigerate overnight. Combine the belly, herbs and milk in a roasting pan. Braise for 4 hours at 325˚F. Caramelized Shallot Fig Jam...

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Apple Cinnamon Crunch Cake Apple Cinnamon Crunch Cake   Cinnamon Crunch Crumble 6 oz. sugar 1.3 oz. vegetable shortening 1 oz. light corn syrup 1 Tbsp. cinnamon how to prepare  Apple Cinnamon Crunch Cake Blend all the ingredients together in a mixer with a paddle attachment until it reaches a uniform crumble. Set aside until assembly. Apple Filling 3 PA Granny Smith apples,...

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Seared Veal Sweetbreads with Morel Dust and Brown Butter Citrus Sauce Seared Veal Sweetbreads with Morel Dust and Brown Butter Citrus Sauce 2 lbs. fresh PA veal sweetbreads 1 quart white beef stock 4 oz. aromatics 3 oz. dried morel dust or other type 6 oz. clarifed butter 2 leeks 4 small new season carrots 4 oz. fresh fava beans 4 oz. haricot...

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Low and Slow Baked BBQ Short Ribs Low and Slow Baked BBQ Short Ribs   Low and Slow Baked BBQ Short Ribs Short Ribs 4 lbs. boneless PA beef short ribs, cut into 4-inch pieces 1 Tbsp. kosher salt 4 tsp. black pepper 4 Tbsp. flour Barbeque sauce, recipe follows how to prepare  Short Ribs Preheat the oven to 275°F. Season the short...

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