today's featured recipe
Pan-Seared Salmon With Orange-Curry Sauce
Salmon is a versatile fish whose flavor marries beautifully with both fragrant spices and sweet elements. Here the salmon is seasoned with cumin and coriander, pan-seared and served with a sauce made with sautéed red onion, orange juice, apricot preserves, curry powder and a pinch of cayenne.
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Mexican Toasted Noodles with Cilantro Crema
A Mexican-inspired, one-pan pasta dish made with toasted angel hair, jalapeño, poblano and red peppers, tomatoes, cumin, garlic, lime. a creamy, cilantro-lime sauce and sliced avocado.
Grilled Pork with Bourbon-Peach Barbecue Sauce
Butterflied pork tenderloins are marinated and served with a unique barbecue sauce made from fresh peaches and flavored with bourbon.
Sweet-Smoky Baked Quinoa Burgers
A hearty veggie burger made with quinoa, carrots and black beans ~ flavored with chipotle chiles and lime.
Chocolate Chip and Candied Bacon Pancakes
A delicious splurge for a weekend breakfast ~ homemade pancakes with chocolate chips and candied bacon.
from our recipe exchange
Sweet Potato Breakfast Pizzas
A unique recipe for individual breakfast pizzas topped with sweet potatoes, Gouda cheese and a baked egg - contributed by the North Carolina Sweet Potato Commission.
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the current issue of ZEST
Spring 2013: ZEST Digital Magazine
The Spring issue of ZEST includes an Italian-inspired menu featuring boneless leg of lamb, risotto and a fabulous ricotta pie for dessert and a collection of delicious pancake recipes perfect to serve for Mother's Day brunch.
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10 Summer Outdoor Entertaining Essentials
A nautical chic-themed collection of patio decor and tableware for casual summer entertaining.
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How To Make Caramelized Onions
Caramelized onions are easy to make and are wonderfully flavorful addition to a wide variety of entrees and side dishes.
About Prickly Pears
The prickly pear is the mild flavored, sweet fleshed fruit of a cactus. It's often used in sauces, cocktails, jams and salads.
