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Spaghetti with Marinated Artichokes

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Spring is finally here! Artichokes are popping up everywhere from famers markets to the supers. This recipe is an example of a fresh, simple recipe that can be used to create many other recipes, No. 638 Marinated Artichokes with White Wine from the Collection Membership.

MARINATED ARTICHOKES

I love making this classic recipe at home. The very best option is to find small fresh artichokes, or frozen, but in this case I used canned artichoke hearts and made to make them due. They are small, so that was a win for this recipe.

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MAKE IT FRESH ALONG THE COAST

Living along the Central Coast brings and with it miles of farm fields, and some of the best produce in the Golden State.  Artichokes are a big crop along the coast. We had an Artichoke Festival for years, but the tough times caused them to fold. This recipe is quite simple with only artichokes, garlic, fresh thyme, Chili de Arbol and bay leaves for the marinade. The olive oil, garlic, lemons and white wine create a delicious sauce. After the sauté on the stovetop, drain the artichokes but reserve the cooking liquid. It will keep the artichokes full of flavor and can be the base for other recipes. Serve them with hummus dip and pita for an appetizer.

SPAGHETTI WITH MARINATED ARTICHOKES

I reheated the marinated artichokes gently on the stovetop and added some extra olive oil. Then I added some al dente spaghetti to the pan and created the pasta dish shown. I removed the herbs and bay leaves but the left the lemon peel in, it adds a fresh bright bite to the pasta.

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Savor the Spring season.

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Chicken Salad with Indian Spices

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Being an L.A. native, this cookbook was on my to-get list, a collection of some of L.A.’s recipes from top restaurants. This delightfully spiced salad from Nancy Silverton, is a new take on the chicken salad, No. 637 Chicken Salad with Indian Spices-new in the Collection Membership.

THE COLLECTION MEMBERSHIP

Now with over 637 recipes with full access, the Collection Membership is great value for the home cook. Less than $3 a month for a one year subscription. It’s like having a vast cookbook right on your phone or tablet. You can easily access recipes anytime, especially while shopping. I created this Collection as a useful tool for home cooks, like me.

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CHICKEN SALAD

This salad was on the menu at Osteria Mozza a while back when the cookbook was published, 2019. Nancy Silverton is a favorite chef of mine, and dating my self, I even took at bread baking class with her when La Brea Bakery was hot. So glad I did it, as well as dining at Osteria Mozza. I love this salad and I think this salad was a popular salad, so give it a try.

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Radicchio & Pear Salad

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A Wintery salad for all-year long-Radiccio & Pear Salad No.634 in the Collection Membership.

RADICCHIO

If you have not met Radiccio, it’s time to get acquainted. These lovely colorful leafy greens are a bitter but sweet green to use in salads. There are many varities, you can find them at your local Farmers market. They are noted for their colorful leaves. The one I used for this salad is Castelfranco Radicchio. I was lucky enough to grab one at my local Farmers market.

 

SALADS

Some of my favorite salads include Radicchio. Most are wintery, however these salads are perfect anytime. This salad is adapted from Cap Beauty, my favorite site for food and all things beauty.

 

 

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RADICCHIO & PEAR SALAD

The slight bitterness of the greens are tempered with sweet slices of fresh pear. The dressing is a cider vinegar-lemon-and dijon mix, all ingredients which are in your pantry. The crunch from the hazelnuts completes the salad. Savor Radicchio & Pear Salad No.634 in the Collection Membership.

 

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Salty & Sweet Olive Oil Granola

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Yes, another granola recipe for your breakfast enjoyment Salty & Sweet Olive Oil Granola, Recipe No. 635 in the Membership Collection.

SALTY & SWEET

Who does not love granola? I am a granola nut and have a selection to choose from but  LA-Style Granola recipe still reigns supreme! What makes this recipe different is that it’s sweet & salty a great combination. Maple syrup and spices complete the granola. Just a note, when I first made the granola I thought it tasted a bit too salty. however after serving with Almond milk, the balance of salty-sweet was perfect.

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LEMON, LOVE AND OLIVE OIL

This recipe is based on one from Lemon, Love & Olive Oil by Mina Stone. I could not resist and cookbook based on some of my favorite ingredients, what’s not to love? Vegan and gluten free, a nice addition to your breakfast routine. No. 635 in the Membership Collection. 

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Spring Asparagus Soup

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Spring is here, time for health and beauty to begin again. This soup is creamy, yet no dairy products are involved. Basic Pantry ingredients create this healthy every-day soup.

FRESH ASPARAGUS

Now that asparagus is in season I love to grab bunches at the farmer’s market. This easy soup is on my healthy-bowls list, quick and nourishing. The soup comes together quickly with some basic kitchen items.

No. 634 Fresh Asparagus soup from the Membership Collection.
Happy Easter everyone.