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  • Turkish Shepherd’s Salad

    Turkish Shepherd’s Salad

    Ingredients: Makes 10 servings 1/2 tsp Ground Sumac 1TBSP Extra Virgin Olive Oil 1 TBSP Lemon Juice, Fresh 3/4 tsp Apple Cider Vinegar 1/2 tsp Kosher Salt 1/2 tsp Fresh Ground Black Pepper 1/2 cups Onions, Fresh, Finely Diced 2 1/4 cups English...
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  • Grilled Chicken Kebab, Turkish Yogurt Feta Sauce

    Grilled Chicken Kebab, Turkish Yogurt Feta Sauce

    Ingredients: Makes 9 servings Lemon Pepper Chicken Breast 3 lbs Chicken Breast 3 tsp Canola Oil 2 tsp Lemon Juice, Fresh 1 tsp Ground Black Pepper 1/2 tsp Kosher Salt 2 TBSP Lemon Zest Grilled Chicken Kebab Lemon Pepper Chicken Breast from above...
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  • Turkish Hummus

    Turkish Hummus

    Ingredients: Makes 8 servings 2 cups Garbanzo Beans 1/4 cup Water 2 TBSP + 2 tsp Tahini 1 Garlic Clove 1/4 tsp Kosher Salt 1/8 tsp Cayenne Pepper 1 TBSP Lemon Juice, Fresh 2 TBSP Sour Cream 1 1/2 tsp Extra Virgin Olive Oil 1/8 tsp Ground Paprika...
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    Do One Thing for a Longer, Healthier Life

    Better health can be yours at any age. And it may be easier than you think to make the changes that will have a positive effect on your health. We all know we should eat a healthy diet. But you may not know just how big an impact what you eat and...
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  • Thai Fried Rice (Khao Pad)

    Thai Fried Rice (Khao Pad)

    Ingredients: Makes 6 servings 2 3/4 cup Jasmine Rice, cooked 2 Eggs 1 1/2 tsp Canola Oil 3 TBSP Canola Oil 3 TBSP Shallot, minced 2 TBSP Garlic, minced 1 1/2 tsp Low Sodium Soy Sauce 2 TBSP Fish Sauce 1/2 tsp White Pepper 2 TBSP Scallion, green...
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  • Thai Green Bean Salad

    Thai Green Bean Salad

    Ingredients: Makes 6 servings 1/2 lb Green Beans 1/4 tsp Sriracha 1 tsp Garlic, minced 3 tsp Brown Sugar 1 tsp Fish Sauce 3 tsp Lime Juice 1/4 tsp Canola Oil 3 oz Cherry Tomatoes, halved Directions: Trim green beans and cut into 1-inch pieces...
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  • Minty Thai Chicken Salad Lettuce Wraps

    Minty Thai Chicken Salad Lettuce Wraps

    Ingredients: Makes 4 servings 1 tsp Canola Oil 1/4 tsp Paprika 1 1/4 tsp Crushed Red Pepper 2 TBSP Onion, diced 1 1/4 tsp Lemongrass, minced 3/4 lb Ground Chicken 3/4 tsp Light Brown Sugar 1 TBSP Fish Sauce 1 Makrut Lime Leaf 1/3 cup Green Cabbage...
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    Ghoulishly Good Tips for a Healthy and Safe Halloween

    The words healthy and Halloween don’t usually go together — for obvious reasons. Halloween is the one time of year when kids let loose and eat as much candy as they can get their hands on. Still, it's possible to give your kids a fun...
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    Keep Your Brain Healthy at Any Age

    It’s common to think that forgetfulness and other changes in our brain function are a part of getting older that we just have to accept. But studies show that there are simple steps you can take to help prevent cognitive decline and lower your ....
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    Looking for a Quick Way to Get Fit?

    If you’re looking to shake up your fitness routine, you have a lot of choices. If you want to raise your fitness level but don’t have a lot of time, a shorter, more efficient workout may be the answer. The Centers for Disease Control and ...
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  • Nigerian Stewed Spinach & Shiitake Mushrooms

    Nigerian Stewed Spinach & Shiitake Mushrooms

    Ingredients: Makes 9 servings 4 cups Water 1 cup Yellow Onions, sliced 1 cup Shiitake Mushrooms, stems removed, sliced 1 small Habanero Pepper* 2 cups Red Bell Peppers, diced 2 1/2 cup Yellow Onion, chopped 4 Garlic Cloves 2 TBSP Canola Oil 1 LB...
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  • Nigerian Stewed Chicken

    Nigerian Stewed Chicken

    Ingredients: Makes 5 servings 2 lb Chicken Thighs 1/2 cup Yellow Onions, diced 2 tsp Garlic Cloves, minced 1/4 tsp Salt 1 tsp Curry Powder 3/4 tsp Fresh Thyme, minced 2 tsp Ginger, minced 2 Habanero Peppers* 2 cups Red Bell Pepper 8-9 Roma Tomatoes...
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  • Nigerian Hibiscus, Pineapple, Ginger, Turmeric Tea

    Nigerian Hibiscus, Pineapple, Ginger, Turmeric Tea

    Ingredients: Makes 5 serving 2 cups 100% Pineapple Juice 1 oz Fresh Ginger, peeled, sliced 2 oz Fresh Turmeric Root, peeled, sliced 3 cups Water 2 each Cinnamon Sticks 1/2 tsp Whole Cloves 1 oz Hibiscus Flower Directions: In a pot, combine...
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  • Korean Chili Green Beans

    Korean Chili Green Beans

    Ingredients: Makes 7 servings 3 cups Green Beans, fresh, snapped 1 TBSP + 1 tsp Canola Oil 2 tsp Garlic, fresh, minced 1 cup Red Onion, julienned 1 cup Red Bell Pepper, julienned 1 TBSP Gochujang (Korean Hot Red Pepper Paste) 1/8 tsp Kosher Salt...
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  • Spicy Korean Braised Sesame Tofu (Dubu-Jorim)

    Spicy Korean Braised Sesame Tofu (Dubu-Jorim)

    Ingredients: Makes 4 servings 4 cups Tofu, Extra Firm, fresh 3 TBSP Canola Oil 1/4 cup Soy Sauce, less sodium 1/4 tsp Kosher Salt 2 tsp Granulated Sugar 2 TBSP Korean Chili Pepper Powder 1 cup Water 3 TBSP Canola Oil 2 tsp Garlic, fresh, minced...
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