Organics 101
Peace of mind has certainly played a part in the growth of organics. Concern about the long-term health effects of the pesticides, chemicals, growth hormones and antibiotics used in conventional farming convinced many people to seek out ... [... more]
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Italian Fig Cookies II
In a large mixing bowl, combine flour, 1/3 cup sugar and baking powder. Cut in shortening and butter until mixture resembles small peas. Stir in the milk and egg until the dough comes together. Divide dough into two pieces, wrap and refrigerate ... [... more]
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Fresh Fig Cake
Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Spray two 8-inch round cake pans with vegetable oil spray. In a medium bowl, sift together flour, salt and baking powder. Set aside. In a large mixing bowl, cream butter with the sugar until fluffy. ... [... more]
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Figs with Goat Cheese, Pecans and Bacon
Stuff fig halves with goat cheese. Press pecans into the cheese. Wrap each stuffed fig half with half a slice of bacon, securing with toothpicks. Arrange on a medium baking sheet. Broil 5 minutes, or until bacon is evenly brown and crisp and goat ... [... more]
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Winter Fruit Compote
Simmer apple juice, brown sugar, water and lemon juice in a small bowl, stirring occasionally until dissolved. Add fruit and seasonings; simmer 5 more minutes or until fruits are plump and liquid is slightly thick. Serve chilled. The flavors of ... [... more]
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Fig and Goat Cheese Pizza
Pour the water into a large bowl, and sprinkle yeast over the top. Let stand for a few minutes to dissolve. Mix in the oil, salt, and flour to make a dough. When the dough is too stiff to stir, turn out onto a floured surface, and knead for about ... [... more]
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Italian Fig Cookies I
To Make Dough: Cream sugar and shortening. Add eggs, vanilla, and salt. Blend in flour and baking powder by hand. Knead dough until smooth and workable. Add milk to reach workable consistency. (This takes a while and you will get a workout, but ... [... more]
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Stuffed Leg of Lamb with Balsamic-Fig-Basil Sauce
Combine the chopped prunes and currants with the creme de cassis in a small bowl, and set aside. In another small bowl, combine the rosemary, thyme, coriander, salt, and pepper; set aside. Untie and unroll the lamb, lay it out flat on the work ... [... more]
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Figs and Toasted Almonds Brie
Heat brown sugar and water in a small saucepan over medium heat until sugar is completely dissolved. Add figs and vanilla, and cook until softened, about 10 minutes. Stir in almonds and vanilla. Place brie wheel in a baking dish, and pour fig ... [... more]
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Sneaking in Fruits
You've no doubt heard tell of the global economy. Well, you need look no farther than your local supermarket to see it in action. There grapes from South America meet kiwis from New Zealand and pineapples from Hawaii--in February. Today's produce ... [... more]
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Drenched Fig Boats
In a small bowl, stir together the goat cheese, brandy and honey. Cut the stems off of the figs, and fill them with the flavored goat cheese using a pastry bag or small spoon. Cut each fig in half lengthwise. Dip the cheese side in walnuts to ... [... more]
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Artichokes with Saffron and Almonds
Place figs in a bowl and cover with the boiling water. Allow the figs to plump for 5 minutes, then remove. Sprinkle 1/4 teaspoon of saffron threads into the remaining liquid, and allow to steep for 5 minutes. Uncover the artichokes and increase ... [... more]
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