Soups & Salads



Warm Bulgogi Soba Noodle Salad
The first time I made this dish I slurped up most the noodles before I even sat down. I love a dish that’s bold and can evolve with the seasons, adding in your whichever vegetables …
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Hot and Sour Soup
A perennial favorite, you’ll always find a version of this soup on the menu in Chinese-American restaurants. You’ll be glad to know how to make this takeout favorite, it’s easier than you might expect!. …
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Rooster Ramen with Black Garlic
We’ve come a long way from the dorm room hot plate and elevated a pack of instant ramen to new heights with our Ramen Seasoning Kit. It includes something to satisfy every flavor craving, and …
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Cuban Spiced Black Bean Soup
As the days are getting shorter, the air is getting colder, and here in Seattle the sun is making fewer and fewer public appearances. It can be easy to get lost in the gloomy grey …
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Tofu Salad with Gomasio and Chili Threads
If you’re not a fan of tofu, this salad may convert you. Tofu is a sponge and it takes on any flavor you marinate it in, so the right seasoning can totally transform this healthy …
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El Greco Zucchini Cheddar Muffins
Savory muffins are underrated. While blueberry and lemon poppy seed might make the headlines, cheese, herbs and veggies can work just as well! Our latest recipe yields muffins that are moist, cheesy and almost biscuit …
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Biscayne Corn Chowder
Bright and spicy, this corn chowder is bursting with Caribbean flavor. Our Biscayne Citrus Rub is featured here, packed with spices like thyme, oregano, chile flakes, and citrus peel to bring out the natural sweet …
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Lavender Ricotta Toast
Lavender is not a “put it on anything” kind of flavor. The bold, heady aroma needs to be harnessed to be enjoyed. You can’t just let it run wild like cumin or garlic. But there …
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El Greco Citronette
A quick and easy dressing or marinade, this El Greco Citronette is bursting with flavors that enhance any Mediterranean dish. It brightens the flavors without overpowering, and can be used as a sauce, dressing or …
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Fresh Asparagus Soup
Simple and rustic, this is my go-to asparagus soup. Every spring, I bring home 2 or 3 pounds of fresh spears to make a big batch. The preparation is quick and you’ll have a hearty …
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Hopi Beef Stew with Cornmeal Dumplings
When the weather starts to cool off, there’s nothing quite so comforting as a hot bowl of chunky, homemade stew. This Southwestern style Hopi Beef Stew with Cornmeal Dumplings brings together some of the crops …
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Nigella Watermelon Salad
Nothing says summer quite like watermelon and this salad has all the right flavors to complement it. Juicy watermelon chunks are dressed with lime juice for an unbelievable sweet/tart pairing. Nutty arugula and savory onion …
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Cold Ayam Apple Soup
One of the advantages of this soup is the fact that you can make it ahead of time and it’s ready to eat whenever you are. Or wherever you are, seeing as this is a …
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