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Spring Recipes

Spring Carrot Salad

La Cucina

ingredienti ingredients   4-6 peeled carrots 2 tablespoons of sheep or goat cheese our favorite it Meredith Dairy a handful of chopped fresh mint pinch of sea salt and fresh ground pepper to taste 1/2 cup of chopped pistachios EVOO juice of 1/4-1/2 a lemon Ribbon peel clean peeled full size carrots into a bowl. Chop […]

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Nonna’s Biscotti

La Cucina

i biscotti della nonna, my favorite gluten-free recipe to date. ingredienti ingredients 2 cups blanched almond flour 2 tablespoons arrowroot powder 1 teaspoon baking powder 1/8 teaspoon sea salt 2 tablespoons olive oil 1/3 cup maple syrup 1/2 teaspoon almond extract 1/4 cup chopped pistachios 1 tablespoon orange zest cioccolato chocolate 1 (3-oz) bar dark […]

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Sicilian Style Sautéed Artichokes

Spring Recipes

Ingredients and approximate amounts are highlighted throughout the recipe. We recommend using organic and local ingredients.  Thinly slice a few fresh garlic cloves. Heat frying pan with a large dollop of ghee and garlic over medium heat and cook for 3 to 4 minutes. Increase the heat to medium high, add (2) 9-ounce packages thawed and […]

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Picking Produce

Spring Recipes

At La Cucina Di Silvana fruits and vegetables are the largest part of our meals. Let’s talk about how to choose the best produce for you and your family. The further your produce travels the more toxins it is exposed to. Unfortunately, organic and conventional fruits and vegetable are transported in packaging gases to the […]

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Roasted Cauliflower

Spring Recipes

Ingredients and approximate amounts are highlighted throughout the recipe. We recommend using organic and local ingredients.  Serves 2 as entrée and 4 as a side. Fill a pot (large enough for the whole cauliflower) about 3 inches with water and a pinch of sea salt to steam cauliflower with a lid. While water heats on […]

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Apricot Arugula Salad

Spring Recipes

Ingredients and approximate amounts are highlighted throughout the recipe. We recommend using organic and local ingredients. Serves 3 In a small sauté pan, toast a handful of pine nuts over medium heat, tossing often, until golden brown, about 3 minutes. Remove from the heat. In a small liquid measuring cup or bowl, whisk together 1/4 […]

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