Pears- as Snacks, in Salads and Even Sorbets

Just a couple of days after I picked up this beauty of a pear, I received a question from a reader, asking how to use them in #Paleo Diet cooking, in addition to simply eating them as a snack. Here are just a few ideas: -Poach them in water with a cinnamon stick and/or a […]

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Leeks…

"What do I do with leeks?" Lots! First things first, though, make sure you wash them, quite thoroughly.  They are often quite sandy and need to either be soaked, or cut in half lengthwise then rinsed in order to clean them properly. Then: – Bake them underneath a chicken with some similarly-sized cut carrots, doused […]

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Raspberry Vinaigrette?

Nell, I'm getting bored of lemon and olive oil on my salad and really miss the raspberry vinaigrette I used to use.  Any suggestions? Yes! Try a puree in a small food processor (I LOVE my Cuisinart Mini Prep ) of fresh (or frozen) raspberries, olive oil, a few fresh mint leaves and a splash of lime. […]

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