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Appetizers & Light Bites

Amuse Bouche Monday: Minty Mashed Peas on a Taro Chip

March 8, 2010

Fresh, sweet garden peas are mashed with fresh mint leaves, a touch of curry, and a pinch of cayenne and served on a crispy taro chip.

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Amuse Bouche Monday: Sweet Grape Tomato Tartare with Sea Lettuce, Ponzu

March 1, 2010

Sweet grape tomatoes are minced into a “tartare” and simply dressed with ponzu, grated ginger, sesame seeds, and scallions on a piece of sea lettuce.

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Pimento “Cheese” Spread & Caramelized Onion Flatbread

February 26, 2010

This is a tribute to the Southern classic pimento cheese spread, made with luscious macadamias and pine nuts, a perfect match with savory caramelized onion flatbread.

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Amuse Bouche Monday: Moroccan Quinoa Bites

February 22, 2010

Moroccan spiced quinoa with sun-dried tomatoes, preserved lemon, fresh herbs, and pine nuts are stuffed into little cucumber cups for an exotic bite-sized treat.

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“Fritto Misto” with Meyer Lemon Basil Tahini

February 17, 2010

Cauliflower, green onions, fennel, and asparagus are coated with seasoned flax meal and dehydrated till crispy, served with meyer lemon and basil tahini dipping sauce.

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Amuse Bouche Monday: Zucchini Pavé with Ume-Miso Sauce

February 15, 2010

Zucchini is cut into bite-sized 1″ x 1″ slices and layered with nori, scallions, and pickled daikon, dressed with a miso and umeboshi plum sauce.

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Portobello Carpaccio, Baby Balsamic Beets, & Horseradish Bocconcini

October 28, 2009

Thinly sliced meaty portobellos make a delicious carpaccio, accompanied by baby beets, arugula, and bocconcini “cheese” made with blended cashews and freshly grated horseradish.

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