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Recipe: Tuscan Cannellini and Kale Salad

Tuscan Cannellini and Kale Salad Serves 4 Ingredients: Dressing: 1/4 cups EVOO 2 Tsp chopped fresh Oregano 2 tsp fresh Lemon zest 2 Tsp Lemon juice 2 tsp Dijon mustard 1 tsp Kosher Salt 1 tsp Pepper 4 cups sliced Kale 2 (15oz) cans Cannellini beans 2 cups halved Cherry Tomatoes Steps: Drain and rinse the Cannellini beans and set aside Cut cherry tomatoes in half Cut Kale into bite size Whisk seasoning and EVOO together Add Kale, Cannellini beans and halved Cherry Tomatoes into the liquid Toss well and serve

Recipe: Seared Lamb with White Bean and Mint Salad by Real Simple

Seared Lamb With White Bean and Mint Salad by Real Simple INGREDIENTS 8 small lamb loin chops (about 2 1/2 pounds) kosher salt and black pepper 1 15-ounce can cannellini beans, rinsed 2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil 2 shallots, chopped 1/2 cup fresh mint, chopped 1 tablespoon capers, rinsed and chopped 2 teaspoons red wine vinegar DIRECTIONS Heat oven to 400° F. Heat a large skillet over medium-high heat. Season the lamb with ¾ teaspoon salt and ½ teaspoon pepper. In 2 batches, brown the chops, about 2 minutes per side. Transfer to a baking sheet. Roast to the desired doneness, 4 to 6 minutes for medium-rare. Meanwhile, in a large bowl, combine the beans, oil, shallots, mint, capers, vinegar, ½ teaspoon salt, and ¼ teaspoon pepper. Serve with the lamb. http://www.realsimple.com/food-recipes/browse-all-recipes/seared-lamb-white-bean-mint-salad?print

Recipe: Chickpea and Raisin Salad by Real Simple

Chickpea and Raisin Salad by Real Simple INGREDIENTS 1 cup raisins 1/4 cup red wine vinegar 2 teaspoons sugar 3 15.5-ounce cans chickpeas, rinsed 1 cup fresh cilantro or flat-leaf parsley leaves 4 scallions, thinly sliced 1/3 cup olive oil 1/2 teaspoon ground cumin kosher salt and black pepper DIRECTIONS In a small saucepan, combine the raisins, vinegar, and sugar and bring just to a simmer; remove from heat and let cool. In a large bowl, toss the chickpeas, cilantro, scallions, and raisin mixture with the oil, cumin, ½ teaspoon salt, and ¼ teaspoon pepper. http://www.realsimple.com/food-recipes/browse-all-recipes/chickpea-raisin-salad?print

Recipe: White Bean Salad by Real Simple

WHITE BEAN SALD BY REAL SIMPLE INGREDIENTS 2 tablespoons red wine vinegar 2 tablespoons olive oil 2 teaspoons Dijon mustard kosher salt and black pepper 3 15.5-ounce cans cannellini beans, rinsed 1 bell pepper, chopped 1/2 small red onion, thinly sliced 2 teaspoons fresh thyme leaves DIRECTIONS In a large bowl, whisk together the vinegar, oil, mustard, ¾ teaspoon salt, and ½ teaspoon black pepper. Stir in the beans, bell pepper, onion, and thyme. Serve cold or at room temperature. http://www.realsimple.com/food-recipes/browse-all-recipes/white-bean-salad?print

Recipe: White Bean and Escarole Soup With Chicken Sausage by Real Simple

White Bean and Escarole Soup With Chicken Sausage BY REAL SIMPLE INGREDIENTS 1/2 pound fully cooked chicken sausages, sliced 2 tablespoons olive oil 2 cloves garlic, sliced 6 cups low-sodium chicken broth 1 15.5-ounce can cannellini beans, rinsed and slightly mashed 1 small head escarole, torn kosher salt and black pepper DIRECTIONS Brown the sausages in the oil in a large pot over medium-high heat, 3 to 5 minutes. Add the garlic and cook, stirring, for 1 minute. Add the chicken broth, beans, escarole, ½ teaspoon salt, and ¼ teaspoon pepper. Simmer until the escarole is tender, 8 to 10 minutes. http://www.realsimple.com/food-recipes/browse-all-recipes/white-bean-escarole-sausage-soup?print

Cooking Tips: Sesame Oil - Kadoya

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Toasted Sesame Oil - Kadoya branch Keep it refrigerated to prolong the aroma and freshness. Ingredient:  Sesame seed oil (That's it.)

Cooking Tips: Soy Sauce Basic

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Soy Sauce Soy sauce is a liquid made from soybeans, wheat, water and salt .  They are... Naturally brewed is fermented for months or longer.  Best soy sauce is two years or older. Fermented, and Chemically produced or Non-brewed is produced in days and it is super salty...  needless to explain further...  I will skip this type of soy sauce. See LA Choy 東 brand as an example Japanese Shoyu vs Chinese Soy Sauce Shoyu is brewed with roasted wheat and Chinese soy sauce, which traditionally left out the wheat, is nowadays brewed with wheat flour. In addition, Chinese sauce sometimes contains added sugar. Shoyu is slightly sweeter, rounder flavor and Chinese soy sauce a denser, saltier finish and darker in color. Tamari is a Japanese soy sauce brewed with soybeans and no wheat—but sometimes there is a trace amount. So, not all tamari is gluten free. Check the label to make sure if that is the case. Know the ingredients Look for "brewed" or "traditional