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Mushroom Risotto
Created by: Cindy Ducich 1 T butter 1 T olive oil 1 large sweet onion (Walla Walla, Mayan, or Vidalia), chopped 1 c. white wine (optional) 3 1/2-4 c. hot vegetable broth 8 oz. smoked gouda cheese, grated 8 oz. sliced mushrooms 1 portabella mushroom, sliced 8 oz. sliced asparagus In a heavy bottomed sauté pan, sauté onion in butter and olive oil over medium heat, until onion is soft. Add Arborio rice and sauté 1-2 minutes until grains are coated and translucent. Add wine and continue stirring on medium heat until wine is absorbed. Add hot broth, 1 cup at a time, stirring continually after each addition until broth is absorbed, about 20-25 minutes. The risotto should be creamy; add more liquid if creamier texture is desired. Remove from heat, stir in cheese, add fresh mushrooms and asparagus during the last 5 minutes of cooking. Set aside for 2 minutes before serving. Garnish as desired.
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Salmon Teriyaki (Serves 4)
recipe from Canyon Ranch Spa Created By: Diane Elder
1 1/2 lbs salmon 1/2 c. low sodium soy sauce 2 T rice or white vinegar 1 T chopped fresh garlic 1 T ginger 1 1/2 c. thawed apple juice concentrate Place salmon in glass baking dish. Make marinade: Combine all ingredients except salmon. Pour over salmon. Marinate 1 to 8 hours in refrigerator. Preheat oven to 350°F. Bake salmon in marinade for 8 to 10 minutes until fish flakes easily
Serve with
Fresh Cherry Salsa
recipe by Kathy Casey
2 c. sliced pitted Bing cherries (about 1 lb.) 2 T seasoned rice wine vinegar 1/4 c. chopped sweet onion 1 T finely chopped cilantro 1 1/2 tsp. fresh minced ginger Mix all ingredients together in a bowl. Best if served immediately or within 2 hours. Good on chicken, fish or salmon. Makes 2 cups.
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Rhubarb Custard Pie
Created by: Jan Crick
5 c. rhubarb 4 eggs slightly beaten 2 c. sugar 4 T flour ¾ tsp. nutmeg Mix together and fold in 5 cups cut up rhubarb. Make or buy a 2-crust pie crust and put one in a 10-inch pie plate. Pour the rhubarb filling into the pie plate and top with a lattice crust. Bake 400°F for 45–55 minutes or until brown.
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Raspberry Sorbet
Created by: Mickey Otteman
2 quarts raspberries 4 c. water 2 c. sugar 1 T fresh lemon juice Cook raspberries over medium heat until soft. Strain juice through 2 thickness of cheesecloth or fine sieve strainer, to remove seeds. Should be about 2 cups of thick juice. Chill. Combine water and sugar. Stir over medium heat until the sugar is dissolved, then boil 5 minutes, covered to avoid crystallization. Chill. Combine juice, syrup and lemon juice. Churn/freeze in electric ice cream maker.
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1706 S 320th St., Suite A Federal Way
Located next to Trader Joe’s, across from The Commons
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Strawberry Pretzel Jell-O® Salad
Submitted by: Jennifer Anderson 2 c. crushed pretzels 3/4 c. butter, melted 3 T white sugar 1 (8 oz.) package cream cheese, softened 1 c. white sugar 1 (8 oz.) container frozen whipped topping, thawed 2 (3 oz.) packages strawberry flavored Jell-O® 2 c. boiling water 2 (10 oz.) packages frozen strawberries
Preheat oven to 400°F. Stir together crushed pretzels, melted butter and 3 T sugar; mix well and press mixture into the bottom of a 9x13 inch baking dish. Bake 8 to 10 minutes, until set. Set aside to cool. In a large mixing bowl cream together cream cheese and 1 c. sugar. Fold in whipped topping. Spread mixture onto cooled crust. Dissolve gelatin in boiling water. Stir in still-frozen strawberries and allow to set briefly. When mixture is about the consistency of egg whites, pour and spread over cream cheese layer. Refrigerate until set.
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Lasaco: Lasagna with a Mexi Twist
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Garlic Dill Pickles
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Lasaco: Lasagna with a Mexi Twist
Created by: Carrie Rodriguez
2 boxes of lasagna noodles, cooked and drained 3 cans of chili with no meat 1 1/2 c. shredded Mexican cheese blend 2 lbs of ground beef 1 c. chopped scallions 1 c. diced large onion salt and pepper Preheat oven to 375°F. Put ground beef into a pan over medium heat until browned. Drain. Throw in diced onion and some salt and pepper. Open cans of chili and pour them into the pan with meat. Mix and bring to a light boil. Ladle enough sauce to spread over the bottom of a glass pan. Place 4 to 5 noodles on top of the sauce, slightly overlapping. Spread a layer of meat sauce over the noodles and sprinkle generously with cheese. Repeat this build two more times. On the final level, put the rest of the sauce and top with the rest of the cheese. Bake for 35-40 minutes, or until the cheese is browned. Let stand for 10 minutes then sprinkle with chopped scallions. Serves 8.
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Garlic Dill Pickles
Created by: Marcie Shannon
To each quart jar, add in order: 1 head fresh dill, placed on bottom 1 peeled garlic clove, placed on bottom 5 medium cucumbers, washed & pricked 3 times with fork – one on each end & once in the middle. Pack the cucumbers firmly into the jars but not too tightly. 1 peeled garlic clove, placed on top 1 head dill, placed on top Brine (enough for 3 or 4 quarts pickles): 1 c. white vinegar 3 c. water 1/4 c. pickling salt In a large saucepan, combine vinegar, water and salt. Bring to a simmer then pour brine to within ½ inch of top of jar, screw on lid. Wipe rims, apply lids and rings and process in a boiling water bath for 10 minutes. When 10 minutes are up, promptly remove the jars and allow them to cool. You will hear a popping noise as the lids begin to seal. When the jars are cool, check the seals by pushing on the top of the lid, there should be no give. Pickles are ready to eat in 2 weeks. Recipe yields three 1-quart jar of pickles.
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32015 23rd Ave S.. .............................................. 253-839-6693
BASKIN ROBBINS 1901 S SeaTac Mall............................................. 253-946-3375 2138 SW 336th St. . ............................................. 253-661-6429
BILLY McHALE’S RESTAURANT
1800 S 320th St................................................. 253-839-4200
BLACK BEAR DINER
32065 Pacific Hwy S............................................ 253-945-8332
BURGER EXPRESS
32805 Pacific Hwy S............................................ 253-874-2701
EAST INDIA GRILL
31845 S Gateway Blvd. S.. . ................................... 253-529-9292
FATBURGER
1507 S 348th St................................................. 253-835-0582
INDOCHINA ASIAN RESTAURANT
31406 Pacific Hwy S............................................ 253-529-4214
JIMMY MAC’S ROADHOUSE
34902 Pacific Hwy S............................................ 253-874-6000
MENCHIE’S FROZEN YOGURT
1409 S 348th St................................................. 253-835-2110
MIKA JAPANESE BUFFET
1426 S 324th St #B 201 . . .................................... 253-839-9988
POVERTY BAY COFFEE COMPANY
1108 S 322nd Pl................................................. 253-945-0012
R JAY’S SCOREBOARD
1200 S 324TH St. . ............................................... 253-839-4791
RED LOBSTER
2006 S 320th St................................................. 253-941-6162
ROUND TABLE PIZZA
34410 16th Ave S.. .............................................. 253-941-4000
TIME OUT ALE HOUSE
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East India Grill 31845 Gateway Blvd. S. :: Federal Way 253.529.9292
Menus, directions and more at www.eastindiagrillwa.com
Fresh Ingredients Purchased Locally
Full bar available everyday serving an extensive cocktail list, beers and wine to go with any dish.
Join Us for Dinner 7 Days a Week! India, a land rich in tradition, has seen the rise of many civilizations. Every dish is touched by history, and is a feast in itself. $ 95
Full Weekday Lunch Buffet ‌ 10 Special Weekend Brunch Saturdays & Sundays ‌ $1595
Cranberry and White Chocolate Chip Cookies
Created by: Candy Santucci
½ c. butter, softened 1 egg 1 tsp. vanilla extract 1/3 c. packed brown sugar 1/3 c. white sugar 1 c., plus 2 T all-purpose flour ½ c. rolled oats ½ tsp. baking soda ½ tsp. salt ½ c. dried cranberries ½ c. white chocolate chips In food processor, or using a hand mixer, blend butter and sugars until creamy. Add egg and vanilla. Pulse in flour, oats, baking soda and salt until well blended. If using food processor, put dough in separate bowl and hand stir in dried cranberries and white chocolate chips. Preheat oven to 350°F. Grease a cookie sheet, use parchment or a silpat. Drop cookies by heaping teaspoon onto prepared cookie sheet. Bake 8-10 minutes. Remove from oven, cool slightly on cookie sheet and finish cooling on wire racks. Makes about 18 cookies.
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Breakfast Egg Casserole with a Mexi Twist Created by: Patci Serrano 1/2 c. diced sweet red pepper 9 eggs 1/4 c. diced green bell pepper 3 c. milk 1 c. sliced mushrooms 1 tsp. salt 2 c. shredded spinach 1/2 tsp. pepper 1 pkg. shredded hash brown potatoes 1/3 c. thinly sliced onions 1 c. salsa or picante sauce 2 T canola oil Mexican sour cream (as needed) 2 c. mild cheddar cheese 1/3 c. grated parmesan cheese Pre-heat oven to 375°F. In a large bowl, combine the eggs, milk, salt and pepper and beat together. Add the hash browns (sauté in oil), cheese, parmesan cheese, sweet red pepper, green bell pepper; sliced mushrooms, shredded spinach, onions, salsa and mix well. Pour into a greased 13-inch x 9-inch x 2-inch baking dish. Arrange spoonfuls of Mexican sour cream on top of casserole. Bake, uncovered, at 350°F for 65–70 minutes or until set and golden brown and an internal temperature of 165°F is reached. Let stand 10 minutes before serving. Serve with salsa or picante sauce if desired.
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C’mon in and meet the Jimmy Mac’s staff! Federal Way 34902 Pacific Hwy So. 253.874.6000 jimmymacsroadhouse.com
Goat Cheese, Orange and Honeyed Walnut Salad Created by: Diane Elder Dressing from Cooking Light Salad 1 bag mixed green lettuce 1 orange cut into bite size pieces 1/2 c. crumbled goat or blue cheese 1/2 c. chopped walnuts 1 T honey
Dressing 1/4 c. of balsamic vinegar 3 T orange juice 1 T honey
Combine honey and walnuts in bowl, spread on baking sheet and bake at 350°F for 8 minutes, stirring after 5 minutes, let cool an hour before using.
Combine in saucepan, bring to a boil over high heat (be careful not to burn) and cook to reduce for 5 minutes. Mix lettuce in salad bowl, toss lightly with dressing; top with oranges, walnuts and cheese.
Gorgonzola and Toasted Walnut Spread
Created by: Candy Santucci
6 oz. light cream cheese, soft tub or brick 4 oz. crumbled gorgonzola or blue cheese ½ c. Litehouse brand blue cheese salad dressing 1-2 T half and half, if needed dash of pepper ¾ c. toasted walnuts, coarsely chopped Put walnuts in single layer on a cookie sheet and toast in 350°F oven for 5-7 minutes. Watch carefully so they don’t over brown. Cool and then chop. In food processor, blend cream cheese and salad dressing. Add gorgonzola and pepper and pulse in. If seems a little too thick for spreading, add a little half and half. (I use the fat free one.) Pulse in chopped walnuts. Serve with sliced apples or pears.
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Lentil Soup
From East India Grill
1/2 c. red lentils 1/2 c. mung beans 4 tsp. chopped garlic 3 T ghee or vegetable oil 1-1/2 tsp. salt 1/2 c. chopped onion 2 T tumeric powder 1/2 c. chopped tomatoes 1 tsp. cumin seed 6 c. water 2 tsp. chopped cilantro Wash lentils. Combine all ingredients except ghee, cumin and garlic. Cook lentil mix until tender. Cool and blend until smooth and return to pan. Meanwhile, in second pan, heat the ghee and add cumin seed. SautĂŠ for 2 minutes. Add garlic and cook until brown. Combine and garnish with cilantro. Enjoy!
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Welcome to Our Ohana The Pac Island Grill is THE destination for the Flava of the Islands! Authentic Island Inspired Cuisine in the Heart of Federal Way. Dine-In ❀
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