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Correo Electrónico
Ingredientes
- 6oz (180gr) green asparagus
- 4oz (120gr) snow peas, mangetout, pea pods
- 1/2 – 3/4 cup fava beans you’ll need about 1lb (500gr) of pods to start with, substitute edamame
- 4 green garlic, sliced, including green tops substitute 4 green onions
- 1 tbs olive oil
- 2 tbs fresh, snipped chives
- 1 1/4 cups (3.5oz, 100gr) farfalle pasta
- Vinaigrette:
- 1 tbs Dijon-style mustard
- 1 1/2 tbs white Balsamic vinegar
- 4 tbs good olive oil
- Grilled Chicken:
- 2 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- Marinade:
- 1 tbs red wine vinegar
- 1 tbs Worcestershire sauce
- 2 tbs olive oil
View Full Recipe at Thyme for Cooking, the Blog
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