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Seafood items below (*) will arrive frozen to ensure you’re thawing when ready to prepare:
*Lobster Tail – 8oz tail *Crab Claws – 16oz portion Prawns – Small 8oz or Large 16oz portions Scallops – Small 8oz or Large 16oz portions King Salmon – Small 8oz or Large 16oz portions
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◦ Potatoes 8 medium russet potatoes, peeled and thinly sliced ◦ Leeks 6 to 8 fat leeks, white parts only, cleaned and sliced crosswise ◦ 1 cup (1 stick) unsalted butter ◦ 5 cups vegetable broth ◦ 2 cups half-and-half ◦ 3 tablespoon coarse salt ◦ Freshly ground white pepper ◦ 4 cloves garlic ◦ 1 cup shredded cheese jack
Melt butter in a large saucepan over medium heat. Add leeks and cook, stirring, until soften, about 10 minutes. Deglaze with sherry. Add potatoes, salt, thyme and broth; simmer until potatoes are tender, about 30 minutes.
Transfer mixture to the jar of a blender or bowl of a food processor; blend until smooth. Add half-and-half. Return to stove and gently heat over medium-high heat until warmed through. Add cheese and stir in. Season with white pepper. Serve garnished with fresh thyme.
Benefits of Thyme Thyme is an herb from the mint family that you probably recognize from your spice set, but it’s so much more than an afterthought ingredient.Its range of use is impressive. And according to a 2014 study, it has over 400 subspecies. Ancient Egyptians used it in their embalming practices, while ancient Greeks used it as incense. Thanks to its distinctive taste, thyme has remained a culinary staple to this day. But thyme also boasts a slew of helpful medicinal qualities. Thyme’s benefits include: • fighting acne • lowering blood pressure • helping to alleviate cough • boosting immunity • disinfecting • repelling pests • aromatherapy • boosting mood • culinary uses • preventing bacterial infections • helping to treat yeast infections • possibly helping against certain types of cancer.
Benefits of White Pepper:
White Pepper, also known as Safed Mirch, is loaded with health benefits that people often neglect. From curing headaches to keeping the heart healthy, white pepper is helpful in relieving many common ailments that trouble our body. In this piece of information, you will get to know about all the benefits of white pepper that might persuade you to start adding it to your daily diet.
White pepper works best for those suffering from loss of appetite as it enhances appetite and promotes healthy gout. The spice helps to get rid of secretions from airways. It is also used to treat constipation as it supports large intestine peristalsis and accelerates metabolism.
Recipe by Lovely Linda’s Kitchen
Lebanese Tomato Pasta
Last night we hit the lotto! Lovely Linda prepared and shared this beautiful pasta dinner with our family. You’ve got to try this “fantastic recipe” it is delicious. The cinnamon is a total game changer. I would have never thought to add it with a tomato based sauce. Enjoy! RachaelINGREDIENTS:
2 cups chickpea pasta or your favorite pasta preference Tomatoes 2 cups diced Mushrooms 1 cup chopped Shallots 1 large chopped Leeks 2 chopped Garlic 4 cloves chopped Walnuts 1/4 cup chopped Parsley 1 bunched chopped 1/8 cup green olives chopped White wine 1/8 cup Lemon 2 juice Zest of 2 lemons Spinach 2 cups Olive oil cold pressed extra virgin Oil sunflower 4 Tablespoons Sweet basil 1 tablespoon Oregano 1 tablespoon Lavender 1/8 teaspoon Cinnamon 1/8 teaspoon Cayenne pepper dash Sea salt 1 tablespoon Black pepper fresh 1 Teaspoon Honey 1 Tablespoon
Instructions: Add sunflower oil to hot pan, add mushrooms, cook 3-5 minutes. Add shallots and leeks, cook for 5 minutes or until translucent, deglaze pan with wine, mix well. Add olives, spices and lemon juice. Cool for 3 minutes. Stir in tomatoes and cook on medium low for about 5 minutes, add garlic, and spices to sauce. Cook for 6 minutes.
Meanwhile cook pasta as directed. Once pasta is ready add spinach, sauce, black pepper and olive oil. This recipe pairs amazing with bread! We recommend Wild Bread Co Sourdough
Benefits of Cinnamon:
Cinnamon is a popular spice that most people have in their kitchen cupboard. They use it in baked goods and on top of hot drinks, but this seasoning — which people have used since Ancient Egypt — has a host of health benefits in addition to its delicious flavor.
• Cinnamon Is High in a Substance With Powerful Medicinal Properties. … • Cinnamon Is Loaded With Antioxidants. … • Cinnamon Has Anti-Inflammatory Properties. … • Cinnamon May Cut the Risk of Heart Disease. … • Cinnamon Can Improve Sensitivity to the Hormone Insulin.
Recipe by Lovely Linda’s Kitchen
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