Roast Chicken with Fennel Pollen, Meyer Lemon

I could eat roast chicken most any day of the week and be happy. It’s often a “Sunday Supper” around here. My darling husband says my roast chicken would be his last meal if he could choose it. Last week two fortuitous things occurred: my in-laws sent a box of Meyer lemons and Whole Foods announced a sale on organic chickens. A plan began to come together.

In the spice cabinet is a stash of Fennel Pollen from our new best friends at Pollen Ranch. My first introduction to Fennel Pollen came through Doc who found it was just the culinary find to bring me out of a funk. Now I love fennel pollen in so many ways. It’s great for chicken, pork or fish.

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Free Range Chicken with Hog Heaven

Yet another wonderful recipe we are please to share from Chef Bernard Guillas. Using Hog Heaven fennel pollen spice blend from Pollen Ranch he has taken the normal free range chicken to a new dimension. The flavorsmove forward and make themselves known to the palate. The juices captivate you when tearing into the meat for the first time. A dish truly made in heaven!

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Tuscan-Style Turkey Alla Porchetta

We found this recipe after hearing so much about it and getting asked where it could be found. We have copied it off http://www.marthastewart.com/857650/tuscan-style-turkey-alla-porchetta to our site in order to preserve it for our customers. If you can, order your turkey from a local farm, and ask for it to be boned with the skin on. The wing and leg bones should be removed, and the turkey tenders should be included. Make sure you have the wing tips, neck, and giblets for the gravy. Rolling the turkey ensures that each slice will include both light and dark meat.

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Halibut with Dill Pollen and Tomatoes

This is probably, in my humble opinion, the steak of the sea. The flakiness and wonderful texture of the white meat as it peels off is delectable. I could eat this particular recipe at least once a month if not more. Guest that come over and try this are in awe at the amount of flavor that is produced with just a few pinches of dill pollen.

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Blind Renaissance
Pollen Asian Ahi Tuna

Ahi tuna is such a tasty treat. It picks up all the exterior flavors and mingles them in such a delightful way that your taste buds are about to burst with joy. When you take that into consideration it seems almost unbelievable that it could or would get any better. Pollen Ranch has taken the basic Ahi Tuna recipe and touched it up with one of our Pollen Asian spice blend. This unique blend of herbs and spices provides an entirely new delectable aroma and flavor to your palate as you dip your fork into the tender ahi meat. We hope you enjoy this with your family or friends as much as we have.

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Barbecued Jumbo Shrimp with Japanese Eggplant and Avocado Mango Relish

When I go out to eat at a seafood restaurant, shrimp is usually the one thing I absolutely must have. After trying this barbecue jumbo shrimp with Japanese eggplant and avocado mango relish there is no turning backFennel pollen adds a new highlight to shrimp. Mix the natural saltiness of shrimp with the sweet honey and anise like fennel pollen to create a new burst of flavors. Waken your palate up with something wonderful and unique.

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