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Orange Vanilla Arugula Salad

-adapted from D Herbs Ingredients: For the Salad 1 Cara Cara orange, cut into wedges 2 c baby arugula 1/2 avocado, peeled and chopped 1/2 c bean sprouts 1 oz raw almonds, chopped 1/4 c golden raisins (optional) For the Dressing juice of 1 Cara Cara orange 1/8 c Bella Nonnas Vanilla Dark Balsamic Vinegar 1/8 c Bella Nonnas Champagne Balsamic Vinegar 2 tbsp. Bella Nonnas Blood Orange Fused Olive Oil 1/2 tsp. ground mustard seed pinch of sea salt pinch of black pepper Instructions: For the Salad Add all of the ingredients to a large bowl and toss to combine. You don't have to use the golden raisins, but they add subtle bursts of sweetness that pair well with the almonds. For the Dressing Whisk the...

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Chile & Orange-Glazed Chicken w/ Veggies & Mashed Potatoes

-adapted from Blue Apron   Ingredients: • 2 Boneless, Skinless Chicken Breasts • 6 oz carrots • 2 cloves garlic • 1 Cara Cara Orange • 1 tablespoon Bella Nonnas Vanilla Dark Balsamic Vinegar • ¾ lb. Golden Potatoes • ½ lb broccoli • 2 scallions • 1 Tbsp Ancho Chile Paste • 2 Tbsp plus drizzle Bella Nonnas Blood Orange Fused Olive Oil   Preparing the Ingredients:   • Place an oven rack in the center of the oven, then preheat to 450°F.  • Heat a medium pot of salted water to boiling on high.  • Wash and dry the fresh produce.  • Peel the carrots; quarter lengthwise, then cut crosswise into 2-inch pieces.  • Cut off and discard the bottom...

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Cara Cara Orange Chocolate Cake

-adapted from Kelsey Siemens - The Farmer’s Daughter  Ingredients: 3/4 cup (130 g) semi sweet chocolate chips 3 large eggs, divided into whites and yolks 1/2 cup (100 g) granulated sugar 1/2 cup (110 g) packed brown sugar 1 tablespoon Sunkist® Cara Cara orange zest 1 tablespoon Sunkist® Cara Cara orange juice 2/3 cup Bella Nonnas Blood Orange Fused Ollive Oil 1/4 cup (22 g) cocoa powder 1/2 cup (56 g) coconut flour 1 teaspoon Bella Nonnas Vanilla Dark Balsamic Vinegar 1/2 teaspoon salt 1/2 of one Sunkist® Cara Cara orange, sliced thinly Directions: Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F. Line a 9-inch pan with parchment paper and set aside. Melt the chocolate using a double boiler, or simply in the microwave - be...

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Cardamom Frozen Yogurt with Vanilla Balsamic and Peaches

Ingredients: 3 cups Greek Yogurt 5 Tablespoons Honey 1/2 teaspoon Ground Cardamom 2 Ripe Peaches, sliced Bella Nonnas Vanilla Dark Balsamic Vinegar *Bella Nonnas Peach Balsamic would taste delicious as well. Frozen Yogurt or Ice Cream Maker Cooking Instructions: In a large bowl, mix Greek yogurt, honey, and ground cardamom until well blended. Cover and refrigerate for at least 3 hours. Twenty minutes before serving, add the yogurt mixture to your ice cream maker and church for 20 minutes or until thickened and frozen. Drizzle Vanilla Balsamic in 6 serving bowls, and top with frozen yogurt and peaches. Enjoy! Cooking Time: 3 hrs Servings: 6

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Cara-Cara Orange Brownies

Ingredients: 1 stick (8 Tbs.) unsalted butter 4 Tbs. + 1 tsp. Bella Nonnas Blood Orange Olive Oil 1 tablespoon fresh orange zest 6 oz. 60% dark chocolate, chopped 1/2 cup cocoa powder 2 cups granulated sugar 2 Tbs. Bella Nonnas Cara-Cara Orange Vanilla Balsamic Vinegar 1/2 tsp. kosher salt 5 large eggs, whisked 1/4 cup all purpose flour Cooking Instructions: Preheat the oven to 325. Using a teaspoon of blood orange extra virgin olive oil, grease a 9 x 13 baking pan. Line pan with strip of parchment, cut to overhang the long sides of the pan. In a large bowl set over a double boiler, slowly melt the butter with the dark chocolate. Stir constantly until completely melted. Remove from...

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