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Wine Poached Pears The possibilities for poaching liquids are endless.  In the recipe below we suggest using red wine but you can use simple syrups, juice or almost any other variety of wine. For even greater flavor variation, vanilla beans or spices like cinnamon, cloves, or star anise can be added to the poaching liquid.  A strip or

Gazpacho Andaluz (serves 4-6 depending upon serving size) Ingredients: • 2-3 slices of day-old country bread, crusts removed and cut into small pieces • 2 small garlic cloves – peeled and diced • 1.5 pounds ripe, sweet tomatoes (Local or Campari’s) – Seeded and diced (or just left whole) • 1 small red bell pepper

Ingredients: 1 green onion sliced diagonally – for garnish 1 pound green beans 2 tablespoons olive oil 3 teaspoons sliced garlic 1/2 teaspoon red chili flakes   Directions: 1. Finely slice the green onions on an angle. Set aside. Wash green beans under cold running water. 2. Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil over medium-high heat. Add the