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13 August, 2021

Benefits Of The Orange Peel

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Orange zest is a way to bring orange flavor to a dish without the bitterness that whole orange peel can bring. The zest is the outer part of the peel and can be shaved from the fruit with the use of a zester (very fine shavings) or cheese grater (shavings are a bite larger). The
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19 November, 2015

Orecchiette with Chorizo and Chickpeas

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Orechiette is a distinctive Puglian type of pasta shaped roughly like small ears, as orecchio in Italian means eat, and Orecchiette means little ears. The pasta is roughly 3/4 of an inch across, slightly domed, and the centers are thinner than the rim of the pasta. The pastas texture is soft in the middle and more chewy
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9 June, 2014

Shrimp and Snap Pea Stir-Fry

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Prepare a meal in a snap with this super fresh stir-fry. Stir-frying is one of the fastest ways to prepare dinner. Small cuts of food or bite sized foods cook up in no time when tossed into a hot pan. We even went a step further with this stir-fry, we topped it with lemon zest
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22 April, 2014

Baja Citrus Chicken Bowl

Comments : 9 Posted in : Chicken, Salads as a Main Course on by : Cook Plate Fork
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Here’s a great recipe that will prepare in under 30 minutes. Though you will need to marinate your chicken first for 30 minutes to one hour depending on your intensity for citrus flavors. But once the meat is marinated, as I mention the rest takes under 30 minutes to prepare. I found a great marinade
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15 April, 2014

Orange, Fennel and Mint Salad

Comments : 7 Posted in : Soups - Salads - Sandwiches on by : Cook Plate Fork
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Were you aware that black pepper aids with digestion?  The black pepper is great at stimulating the taste buds, it helps the pancreas produce digestive enzymes. Your taste buds send signals to your stomach suggesting an increase in the production of hydrochloric acid, the acid which helps your digestive system digest food. Black pepper can
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