I used dried currants for some texture and tang, yellow and orange peppers for color and sweetness, and toasted pine nuts for a warm, nutty element."
This recipe comes from Tami of Running with Tweezers. She was the winner of Root Source Challenge: Orzo.
Fiddleheads are immature ferns. When they first emerge in the spring, the are coiled like the head of a violin. They have a flavor and texture similar to asparagus.
Read more about this recipe in Denise Landis' Dinner for Eight.
As tender as beef filet is, it really isn't as flavorful as more marbled cuts like the sirloin or strip. Grilling your filet is a great way to remedy that. Be sure not to overcook it though, as the ensuing toughness willl undo any gains in flavor you got by grilling. A good meat thermometer is your friend here.
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Anise Pork Sandwich With Carrots And Cilantro
Anise Pork Sandwich With Carrots And Cilantro
This is our take on the Vietnamese banh mi. It's packed with vegetables for crunch, and the star anise gives it a wonderful aroma and bite.














