Light and Luscious Cheesecake Souffle

Looking for a last-minute dessert to spice up your New Year's Party? What about this tasty, light delight!

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Main ingredient: 

What you'll need: 

• 1/2 cup fat-free cottage cheese
• 3-5 teaspoons splenda sugar substitute 
• 1/4 teaspoon vanilla extract 
• 1 dash cinnamon 
• 1 egg, separated
• 1 egg white
• 1 dash cream of tarter
• 6 strawberries, sliced
• 1 tablespoon strawberry or raspberry spreadable fruit 
• 1 tablespoon water

Instructions:

1. Preheat oven to 375 degrees
2. Puree cottage cheese until there are no lumps; add Splenda to taste, egg yolk, vanila, and a dash of cinnamon. 
3. In a separate bowl, whip egg whites to soft peaks; add dash of cream of tarter to stabilize if needed
4. Gently fold egg whites into cottage cheese mix
5. Pour into 2 ramekins until just below lip (to allow for rising; place ramekins into larger baking pan and fill with boiling water until water comes 2/3 up the sides 
6. Bake souffles for 28-30 minutes until golden brown
7. Mix fruit spread and water, add strawberries
8. Serve warm souffles with berries spooned on top 
9. Enjoy!

For the original recipe, visit  www.food.com.

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This Week's Produce

Have fun plans for tonight? Throw together some yummy appetizers with this week's produce. The berries and tomatoes are sure to fit into some of your favorite recipes!

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This week's basket contains: carrots, zucchini, cucumbers, Roma tomatoes, cauliflower, and Romaine lettuce. Additionally, the fruit selection includes apples, strawberries, blueberries, bananas, kiwi, and oranges. 

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Zesty Red Potatoes

Everyone loves delicious mashed potatoes around Thanksgiving. Why not try a new adaptation with a French (Boursin Cheese) twist. 

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Main ingredient: red potatoes 

What you'll need: 

• 6 medium red potatoes, halved and thinly sliced
• 1 small onion, halved and thinly sliced
• 1/2 cup butter, melted
• 1/2 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
• salt/pepper to taste 

Instructions:

1. Arrange sliced potatoes and onion in an un-greased 9-in square baking dish 
2. Combine butter, pepper flakes and salt/pepper
3. Drizzle butter mixture over potatoes and onion 
4. Cover and bake at 400 degrees F for 25 minutes
5. Uncover and bake additional 20 minutes (or until potatoes are tender) 

For the original recipe, visit allrecipes.com.

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Norwegian Christmas Cabbage

Looking for a five-star cabbage recipe to introduce to your holiday traditions? 

This recipe from allrecipes.com is rated highly with reviews such as "This is about the best new recipe that has come my way in ages. It was absolutely delicious. A big thank you to the cook who submitted this recipe."

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Main Ingredient(s):

What You'll Need: 

• 8 slices bacon, cut into bite-sized pieces
• 1 head cabbage, cored and chopped or shredded (depending on preference) 
• 1/4 cup all-purpose flour
• 1 tablespoon caraway seed
• 1 pinch salt and pepper to taste
• 1/2 cup white vinegar (or to taste)
• 1/2 cup white sugar (or to taste)
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Directions: 

1. Sprinkle bacon across the bottom of a large pot and cover with a layer of cabbage. 
2. Sprinkle a light dusting of flour and a pinch of caraway seed. 
3. Season with a little salt and pepper. 
4. Repeat layering as many times as possible until you run out of room. 
5. Fill pot to 3/4 capacity. 
6. Bring to a boil, and cook for about 45 minutes (or until cabbage is soft), stirring occasionally. 
7. Let cool slightly, stir in vinegar and sugar (add sugar carefully to taste--the idea is to strike a balance between the sweet and sour)
8. Enjoy!

For the original recipe, please visit allrecipes.com. 

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Greek Guacamole

Need a good dip for your upcoming holiday party? Try this tangy and delicious take on fresh guacamole! 

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Main ingredient:

What you'll need:

• 4 ripe avocados, seeded and peeled
• 2 Tbsp. fresh lemon juice
• 1/2 cup small cherry tomatoes (halved or quartered)
• 2/3 cup finely diced cucumber, seeded (not peeled) 
• 1/2 small red onion, finely chopped 
• 1/2 cup pitted, chopped Kalamata olives
• 1/2 cup finely crumbled feta cheese
• 2 tsp. chopped, fresh marjoram oregano (or 1/2 the amount dried) 

Instructions:

1. Coarsley mash (DO NOT PUREE) avocadoes. 
2. Stif in lemon juice. 
3. Fold in remaining ingredients

For the original recipe, visit avocado.org.

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This Week's Produce

Just over three weeks until Christmas! What are some of your family traditions? Do any of them revolve around food? We hope you enjoy this week's basket and make some of your favorite recipes with your fresh produce!

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This week's basket contains: red potatoes, green onions, green peppers, cabbage, cucumbers, and tomatoes. Additionally, the fruit selection includes fuji apples, avocado, Bosc pears, bananas, grapefruit, and oranges. 

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Spinach Pomegranate Salad

Did you know that Pomegranates are a good source of antioxidants, ascorbic acid, vitamin K, Potassium, Iron, and Fiber? 

Try this delicious and healthy holiday salad this week!

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Main ingredient:

What you'll need:

• 10 ounces spinach leaves, rinsed and drained
• 1/4 red onion, sliced very thin
• 1/2 cup walnut pieces
• 1/2 cup crumbled feta
• 1/4 cup alfalfa sprouts (optional)
• 1 pomegranate, peeled and seeds separated
• 4 tablespoons balsamic vinaigrette 

Instructions:

1. Place spinach in salad bowl.
2. Drizzle with balsamic vinaigrette.
3. Top with red onion, walnuts, feta, and sprouts.
4. Sprinkle pomegranate seeds over the top. 
5. Enjoy!

For the original recipe, visit Allrecipes.com. 

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This Week's Produce

We hope you enjoyed your Thanksgiving and are looking forward to Christmas in a few short weeks. Anyone venture out to go shopping on Black Friday? 

Don't forget to tell your friends and neighbors about HarvestMarket! 

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This week's basket contains: potatoes, red onions, carrots, spinach, broccoli, and asparagus. Additionally, each basket contains apples, pears, bananas, pomegranate, kiwi, and lemon!

Enjoy!

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Roasted Cranberry and Bosc Pear Relish

Imagine this: the tanginess and tart of a fresh cranberry complimented by the sweet nectar of a juicy pear. Simply mouthwatering. Try this this week with two of your basket's ingredients! 

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Main ingredients:

What you'll need:

• 2 1/2 cups diced, firm-ripe peeled Bosc pears
• 2 cups fresh cranberries
• 3/4 cup light brown sugar
• 1 cinnamon stick
• 1/4 cup water

Instructions: 

1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees. 
2. In a medium bowl, mix pears, cranberries, brown sugar, cinnamon stick, and water.
3. Transfer to rimmed basking sheet and roast (stirring occasionally), until berries have popped and the juices have thickened (about 40 minutes)
4. Cover and chill until cool. 

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Best Thanksgiving Corn Recipe - Ritz Restaurant

As I searched for some yummy corn sides, I found this petit tresor! I can't wait to try it this week for Thanksgiving! And, next time I'm in Newport Beach, I'm definitely going to have to make it to the Ritz.


*Also, for tips on de-kerneling your corn, check out this helpful video. 

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Main Ingredient:

Ingredients:

• 1 1/2 T.  Butter
• 1 1/2 T. Flour
• 1/2 t. Salt
• 1 1/2 c. Whipping Cream
• 2 T. Sugar
• 3 c.  Frozen Whole Kernel Corn
• Freshly Grated Parmesan Cheese

Instructions:

1. Melt butter in saucepan
2. Add flour & Salt, stirring to blend
3. Slowly add whipping cream to the above
4. Add sugar and corn
5. Place in casserole dish and sprinkle with 1/4 c., or more if you like, freshly grated parmesan cheese.
6. Brown under broiler until looks perfect!
7. Serve warm!  Enjoy!

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Fresh, Homemade Pumpkin Pie

Serving Pumpkin Pie this holiday season? Use your fresh pumpkin puree and create this culinary masterpiece that is sure to wow family and friends. (Consider using freshly ground spices to give your creation extra flavor!) 

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Main ingredient:

What you'll need: 

• 2 2/3 cups all-purpose flour
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 1 cup shortening
• 1/2 cup cold water

• 2 cups mashed, cooked pumpkin
• 1 (12 fluid ounce) can evaporated milk
• 2 eggs, beaten
• 3/4 cup packed brown sugar
• 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
• 1/2 teaspoon ground ginger
• 1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg
• 1/2 teaspoon salt

Instructions: 

1. Preheat oven to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C).
2. Prepare pie crust by mixing together the flour and salt. Cut shortening into flour, add 1 tablespoon water to mixture at a time. Mix dough and repeat until dough is moist enough to hold together.
3. With lightly floured hands shape dough into a ball. On a lightly floured board roll dough out to 1/8 inch thickness. With a sharp knife, cut dough 1 1/2 inch larger than the upside down 8 to 9 inch pie pan. Gently roll the dough around the rolling pin and transfer it right side up on to the pie pan. Unroll, ease dough into the bottom of the pie pan.
4. In a large bowl with mixer speed on medium, beat pumpkin with evaporated milk, eggs, brown sugar, cinnamon, ginger, nutmeg and salt. Mix well. Pour into a prepared crust. Bake 40 minutes or until when a knife is inserted 1 inch from the edge comes out clean.

For the original recipe, please visit Allrecipes.com. 

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