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Recipes for Gemini
And for those on the go


The following recipes represent the Gemini's fascination with diversity, novelty and the exotic. Geminis are always charming dinner companions -- that is, if you can manage to track them down. Whether it's their intellect or their appetite, they are constantly in a state of high energy. Their foods reflect this versatility and their zest for life. When preparing dinner for a Gemini, plan on an array of entertainment, in the form of music, presentation and interesting conversation. Be sure to choose an intriguing, unusual meal that is anything but traditional. Keep them engaged and active. Without stimulation, they lose interest very quickly, although you would never know it, as the Twins were born with good manners and a natural social grace. Complete the ambiance with a nice scenic view -- Gemini, being the rulers of hills, mountains, forests and fields, will enjoy feeling at peace in their natural surroundings. Then indulge in interesting dialogue, obscure foods, and the contagious lively energy that every Gemini possesses.

Apricot-Carrot Muffins With Pistachios

Ingredients

1 cup carrots, peeled and grated
1 cup apricots, peeled, pitted and pureed
1/2 cup vegetable oil
2 eggs
1/2 cup sugar
1/2 cup brown sugar
1 1/4 cup flour
1/2 teaspoon baking powder
3/4 teaspoon baking soda
1 teaspoon cinnamon
Pinch of ground cloves
1/2 cup pistachio, chopped

Instructions
Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Paper-line the muffin tins or butter them. Mix the carrots, apricots, oil, eggs and sugar together in a mixing bowl. In a separate bowl, mix the flour, baking powder, baking soda, cinnamon and cloves. Gradually mix the dry ingredients into the carrot mixture and blend thoroughly. Add the pistachios and mix. Spoon the batter into the prepared muffin tins. Bake the muffins for about 25 minutes or until a toothpick inserted into the middle comes out clean.

Let the muffins sit for five minutes and then turn them out. These can be stored in the freezer in air-tight freezer bags for up to a month and defrosted as served. Yields 12 Muffins.

Mixed Baby Greens Gemini Salad

Ingredients

1/4 cup pine nuts
8 cups of mixed baby greens
1 bulb of fennel, shaved paper thin
1 Maui onion, peeled and shaved paper thin
1 cup grape tomatoes, rinsed
Juice of 1/2 Meyers lemon
4 tablespoons best quality extra virgin olive oil
Kosher salt and fresh ground pepper to taste
4 ounces French feta cheese, crumbled

Instructions
Preheat oven or toaster oven to 300 degrees. Place pine nuts on a cookie sheet and toast for five minutes or until golden brown. Keep checking on them every couple of minutes so they don't burn. Set aside to cool.

Mix the greens, fennel, onions and tomatoes in a large mixing bowl with lemon juice and olive oil. Season with salt and pepper. Use your hands to mix the greens to dress the salad perfectly -- latex gloves are handy, as your hands are your best tools. Portion the salad onto four chilled salad plates. Sprinkle the cheese and the pine nuts evenly on each salad and serve. Serves 4.


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Chilled Watermelon Soup

Ingredients

3 cups seedless watermelon, cut into chunks
1 cup fresh pineapple, peeled, cored and cut into chunks
1 papaya, peeled, seeded and cut into chunks
Juice of 1/2 lemon
1/2 cup white wine
1/2 cup sugar
1/2 cup mint leaves, chiffonade

Instructions
Puree the fruit in a food processor or blender. Mix together in a large bowl and add the other ingredients. Chill for at least two hours before serving. Garnish with a mint sprig. Serves 6.

Chamomile Spritzer

Ingredients

8 chamomile tea bags, best quality
4 cups boiling water
1/2 cup of honey
1/4 cup fresh lemon juice
1 cup fresh mint leaves + 8 sprigs for garnish
2 liters San Pelegrino water
8 cups crushed ice
8 lemon rings for garnish

Instructions
Steep tea bags in hot water for ten minutes. Remove tea bags and add honey, lemon juice and mint. Let cool and refrigerate for two hours. Strain tea and discard mint. Fill glasses with crushed ice. Pour tea over ice and fill half way. Mix San Pelegrino into the tea. Garnish with lemon ring and mint. Serves 8

About the Author
Sabra Ricci is a chef to the celebrities and a world-renowned caterer on the beautiful island of Maui, as well as an accomplished astrologer. She is renowned for her healthy, delectable menus. A graduate of the California Culinary Academy in San Francisco, Sabra worked in Paris for YES Catering Company and as a consultant at Grail Springs Spa in Canada. During the 2003 fashion week in New York City, Sabra was one of four chefs selected to participate in the 'Five Star Feast', a 'Chef to the Celebrities' cooking extravaganza and live demonstration hosted by Joan Lunden.

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