today's featured recipe
Mexican Toasted Noodles with Cilantro Crema
Made with a combination of jalapeño, poblano and red bell peppers and Mexican-inspired flavors like cumin, garlic, lime and cilantro, this easy, one-pan pasta dish features a unique method of preparation. Angel hair pasta is broken into short lengths, and toasted in oil, then simmered in a broth mixture until the liquid is absorbed. Topped with a dollop of crema (or sour cream) flavored with lime juice and chopped cilantro and garnished with a few slices of avocado, the dish makes a robustly flavored meatless dinner.
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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.
Banana-Chocolate Chip Cookies
A moist, cake-like cookie made with bananas, old-fashioned oats, butter, Greek yogurt, cinnamon and semi-sweet chocolate chips.
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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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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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.
