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Five-Minute Cranberry Sauce

Five-Minute Cranberry Sauce

After two years of lobbying and petitions, the fifth-grade class on the North Shore that worked towards making the Cranberry (Vaccinium macrocarpon) the State Berry was thrilled when the legislature finally officially adopted the Cranberry in July of 1994. Cranberry Juice was also adopted as the official State Beverage of the Commonwealth on May 4, 1970. Ingredients for 5-Minute Cranberry: 3 cups fresh or frozen...
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Mulled North Carolina Scuppernong Cider

Mulled North Carolina Scuppernong Cider

In 2001, the North Carolina General Assembly named the Scuppernong the official state fruit. “All Scuppernongs are Muscadines, but not all Muscadines are Scuppernongs.” Ingredients for Scuppernong Cider 1 quart NC Scuppernong grape juice 2 (4-inch) sticks cinnamon Dash of ground allspice 1 lemon, sliced 1 orange, sliced Directions for Scuppernong Cider Combine all ingredients in a saucepan. Bring to a boil; reduce...
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Tilapia with Kumquat Citrus Butter

Tilapia with Kumquat Citrus Butter

Kumquats are a primary agricultural citrus product of the state of Florida. Ingredients For Tilapia with Kumquat Citrus Butter: Makes four servings Kumquat Citrus Butter 1 1/2 tablespoons softened butter 4 de-seeded kumquats with rinds, minced until pulpy 1 teaspoon orange zest 1 teaspoon lemon zest 1 teaspoon minced fresh ginger Salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste 4 or 5 fresh mint leaves, minced, plus a couple...
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Raspberry Granita

Raspberry Granita

Red Raspberries – Top Washington Agricultural Crop Granita is an Italian version of ice or sorbet, but with large, crunch crytals. It’s very easy and great for a simple dessert. We’ve given the traditional recipe an update by freezing the fruit blend in a zip top plastic bag instead of in a shallow pan. Just squeeze the bag several times during the freezing process to break up the large ice crystals. According to...
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“Slow Cooker” Idaho® Potato Casserole

“Slow Cooker” Idaho® Potato Casserole

The Idaho potato is the official state vegetable of the state of Idaho. From Aristocrat in Burlap: In certain ways, the mighty Snake River is the mother of Idaho’s potato industry. It has, through the centuries, transported and deposited much of the silt that farmers cultivate today in lower-lying fields along the river course. It provides much of the water that makes possible the growing of a plant that needs soil...
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Sautéed Black Bass with Basil Mustard Butter Sauce

Sautéed Black Bass with Basil Mustard Butter Sauce...

According to the Kentucky Secretary of State: The state fish is the Kentucky Spotted Bass, Micropterus punctulatus. The bass was adopted by the state on February 27, 1956. The Kentucky Bass is acclaimed for its gameness and fighting qualities. It also a prized dish to eat. This simple method of preparation is excellent for all types of fish fillets,especially perch, cod, salmon and all varieties of flat fish. 1-½...
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