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Creamy smoked salmon pasta with dill from whole foods

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  • 189610 ounces dried linguine
  • 1 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil
  • 1 tablespoon butter
  • 1 shallot , finely chopped
  • 1/2 cup dry white wine (or 2 tablespoons lemon juice in 1/4 cup water)
  • 3/4 cup half and half
  • 1 cup frozen peas
  • 1 package smoked salmon , cut into thin strips
  • 1/4 cup finely chopped fresh dill
  • Salt and pepper to taste
  • Lemon wedges
Cook pasta according to package directions. While pasta is cooking, heat oil and butter in a large sauté pan over medium high heat. Sauté shallots 2 to 3 minutes until softened. Add white wine and simmer until reduced by half, another 2 to 3 minutes. Reduce heat, add half and half and peas and gently simmer 2 to 3 minutes more before adding salmon and dill. Heat through and let sauce thicken slightly. Drain pasta and toss in pan with sauce to coat. Season with salt and pepper and a squeeze of fresh lemon juice. Serve immediately.

 

Raspberry Clafouti – Eric Rippert

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Serves 2

1 tablespoon butter
¼ cup sugar + more for ramekin
1 large egg
6 tablespoons half and half
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
3 tablespoons all purpose flour
1 cup fresh raspberries
Vanilla ice cream (optional)

1. Heat toaster oven to 400°F. Butter two 3 ½ – inch ramekins and dust with sugar.
2. Whisk egg until frothy and add sugar, half and half and vanilla extract; mix to combine.
3. Add the all purpose flour and whisk very well.
4. Divide the raspberries into the ramekins and pour the batter over the raspberries.
5. Bake for 10-20 minutes until golden brown and the middle is set. Time will depend on accuracy of the oven.

Note: watch the video by clicking on the underlined title–Raspberry Clafouti