light olive oil

Roasted Red Pepper Soup 

Roasted Red Pepper Soup 

By Stephanie Kinturi

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 Roasted Red Pepper Soup 
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Instructions
  1. Heat the olive oil in a deep saucepan. Add the onion, garlic and rosemary and  sauté for 5 minutes or until translucent. Discard the rosemary.
  2. Add the red peppers and chicken stock to the pan and bring mixture to a boil. Lower the heat and let simmer for 15 minutes.
  3. Stir in the tomato paste. Soup will thicken.
  4. Carefully pour the hot soup into a blender and puree. Stir in the heavy cream and  season with salt and pepper to taste.
  5. Serve hot or cold. Garnish with fresh chopped parsley and a dollop of sour cream.
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Provencal Salad

Provencal Salad

By
Stephanie Kinturi 

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 Provencal Salad
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Salad
Dressing
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  1. For a unique presentation, arrange the salad ingredients on a rectangular platter. For example, lettuce in the middle, eggs and radishes on one side and cucumber  and proscuitto on the other side
  2. Sprinkle the eggs with black pepper, and radishes with salt (this brings out the  flavor)
  3. Combine mustard, vinegar and garlic in a small bowl. Add oil slowly while  stirring vigorously with a wire whisk. Drizzle over the salad and serve  immediately
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Boston Bib Salad with Granola Crusted Goat Cheese

Boston Bib Salad with Granola Crusted Goat Cheese

By
Stephanie Kinturi

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 Boston Bib Salad with Granola Crusted Goat Cheese
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Ingredients
Salad
Balsamic Vinaigrette Dressing
Instructions
  1. Arrange bib lettuce leaves on the plate to form a “bowl” shape. Do not cut or break the leaves.
  2. Roll the goat cheese in the granola and press the granola into the sides of the  cheese to form a granola “crust”. Slice the cheese into 8­10 cheese wheels and  place 2­3 on each salad.
  3. Sprinkle the salads with the sun dried tomatoes and pine nuts.
  4. Just before serving pour balsamic vinaigrette over the salads and serve with garlic  bread.
  5. For the vinaigrette, combine the first 4 ingredients and stir with a wire whisk. Slowly stream in the olive oil while stirring until combined.
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