Easter

You Have the Food, But You Need the Drinks. Easter Cocktails that Please.

Simple Syrup 1. Add water and sugar to a small saucepan; bring to a boil. Stir until the sugar completely dissolves, then remove pan from heat. Dew Drop Ingredients: 4 ounces Clos du Bois California Chardonnay 2 ounces gin 2 ounces grapefruit juice 1-2 ounces simple syrup grapefruit slice, for garnish From HGTV (www.blog.hgtv.com) Carrot Mezcal […]

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Observe Good Friday with This Dish from the Past

Lemon-Garlic Sardine Fettuccine Ingredients: 8 ounces whole-wheat fettuccine 2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil, divided 4 cloves garlic, minced 1/4 cup lemon juice 1 teaspoon freshly ground pepper 1/2 teaspoon salt 2 3- to 4-ounce cans boneless, skinless sardines, flaked 1/2 cup chopped fresh parsley 1/4 cup nutritional yeast Preparation: Bring a large pot of water to […]

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A Traditional Easter Menu

Hor Dourve Deviled Eggs with Smoked Salmon Ingredients: 8 large eggs 1/4 cup fat-free sour cream 1 tablespoon chopped fresh chives 2 tablespoons reduced-fat mayonnaise 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard 2 teaspoons minced fresh tarragon 2 teaspoons minced fresh dill 1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper 2 ounces cold-smoked salmon, finely chopped 16 small dill sprigs […]

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This is a Global Celebration!

Appetizer Torta Pasqualina (Spinach & Ricotta Pie) Ingredients: 3/4 lb of spinach 1/4 lb of ricotta 2.5oz of Parmigiano Reggiano, grated 5 eggs Salt and pepper to taste Preparation: Boil your spinach in salted boiling water for 5 minutes. Strain and squeeze out as much water with your hands as possible. Chop and set aside. […]

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Vegetarian Easter Menu

Appetizer Chilled Avocado Soup Ingredients: 3 large ripe avocados, halved, pitted, peeled 1 large ripe tomato, seeded, chopped Zest and juice of 1 lemon 1 (32-ounce) container Pacific Foods Organic Mushroom Broth Sea salt and freshly ground pepper Preparation: Scoop avocados into a food processor or blender. Add tomato, lemon zest and juice. Puree until smooth. […]

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Naturally Dyed Easter Eggs

Ingredients: 1 dozen hard-boiled eggs, room temperature 4 cups dye liquid (made from any of the following) 1 cup chopped purple cabbage per cup of water  blue on white eggs green on brown eggs 1 cup red onion skins per cup of water lavender on white eggs red on brown eggs 1 cup yellow onion skins […]

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