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  • Apple Sage Stuffing

    Apple Sage Stuffing

    Ingredients: Makes 8 servings 7 ounces sourdough bread, cut into ½-inch cubes 1 tablespoon butter 4 ounces diced apples 4 ounces chopped onion 2 ounces chopped celery 1 tablespoon chopped sage 1/8 teaspoon ground black pepper 3 tablespoons chopped...
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  • Chocolate Brownie Cookies

    Chocolate Brownie Cookies

    Ingredients: Makes 26 cookies 3 cups Powdered Sugar 3/4 cup Baking Cocoa 3/4 tsp Salt 4 oz Bittersweet Chocolate Chips 1/2 tsp Baking Powder 2 each Egg Whites 1 each Eggs, Whole Non-stick Cooking Spray as needed Directions: 1. In a bowl combine...
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  • Pork Pozole

    Pork Pozole

    Ingredients: Makes 9 servings 2 teaspoons canola oil 1 2/3 cups sliced yellow onions 2 2/3 cups sliced green bell pepper 2 cups sliced red bell peppers 4 cloves garlic, minced 1 tablespoon chopped fresh jalapeno 2 teaspoons dried oregano 1 teaspoon...
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  • Iced Cucumber Lemon Matcha

    Iced Cucumber Lemon Matcha

    Ingredients: Makes 1 serving 3/4 tsp matcha powder 9 fl oz warm water 1 ½ tbsp sugar 1 ½ tbsp water 1 oz (2 each) English cucumber ribbons 3 T. lemon juice Directions: Whisk matcha powder into warm water until dissolved. Chill. Make a...
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  • Watermelon Rosemary Water

    Watermelon Rosemary Water

    Ingredients: Makes 2 quarts 2 cups sliced watermelon (rind on) 1 1/2 fresh rosemary Ice Cold Water Directions: Place watermelon and rosemary in the bottom of a 2-quarter pitcher. Lightly muddle with a wooden spoon to release some the flavor...
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  • Pineapple Orange Water

    Pineapple Orange Water

    Ingredients: Makes 2 quarts 4 ounces sliced oranges (rind on) 4 ounces sliced pineapples (rind on) Ice Cold Water Directions: Place fruit in the bottom of a 2-quarter pitcher. Lightly muddle with a wooden spoon to release some the flavor...
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  • Cucumber Mint Water

    Cucumber Mint Water

    Ingredients: Makes 2 quarts 1 ounce fresh mint 5 ounces sliced cucumbers (skin-on) Ice Cold Water Directions: Place cucumber and mint in the bottom of a 2-quarter pitcher. Lightly muddle with a wooden spoon to release some the flavor, but...
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  • Lemon Butter Shrimp & Asparagus Foil Packets

    Lemon Butter Shrimp & Asparagus Foil Packets

    Ingredients: Makes 4 servings 1 1/2 pounds Large shrimp, peeled & deveined 1 pound Asparagus, trimmed 2 TBSP Dry white wine or broth 4 ea Garlic minced 2 tsp Lemon Zest 4 TBSP Margarine, cut into small pieces 1-2 ea Lemon, juiced 2 TBSP Fresh...
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  • Grilled Buffalo Tofu

    Grilled Buffalo Tofu

    Ingredients: Makes 10 servings 1lb, 14oz Tofu, Extra Firm 1/4 tsp Fresh ground black pepper 1/4 cup, 1TBSP Franks Original Hot Sauce 1/4 tsp Kosher salt 2 spray coating Pan cooking spray Directions: Drain water from tofu blocks. Press...
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  • Tomato, Lime and Cilantro Fish Tacos

    Tomato, Lime and Cilantro Fish Tacos

    Ingredients: Makes 4 servings of 2 tacos each 3 cups Medium Tomatoes, seeded and diced ¼ cup Fresh Cilantro, chopped ¾ cup Green Onions, sliced ¼ cup, 1 TBSP Lime Juice 1 ½ tsp Lime Zest 1/8 tsp salt 1/8 tsp Ground Black Pepper 4 ea Tilapia Fillet...
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  • Grilled Salmon with Citrus Tomato Salsa

    Grilled Salmon with Citrus Tomato Salsa

    Ingredients: Makes 4 servings 4oz. 4 Wild Salmon Filet 1/8 tsp Fine Ground Black Pepper 1/8 tsp Kosher Salt 1/3 TBSP Canola Oil ½ cup Tomatoes, chopped 2 TBSP Lemon sections, chopped ¼ cup Cilantro ½ each Jalapeño, minced 1 ¼ cup Orange sections...
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  • Chile Lime Seasoned Pepitas (Pumpkin Seeds)

    Chile Lime Seasoned Pepitas (Pumpkin Seeds)

    Ingredients: Makes 16 servings 1 pound Pumpkin Seeds, hulled 1 ½ TBSP Canola Oil 1 TBSP Chili Powder 1 tsp Lime Zest ¼ tsp Kosher Salt Directions: Coat hulled pumpkin seeds in oil. Combine chili powder, lime zest, and salt. Add seasoning...
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  • Sheet Pan Tofu & Vegetable Fajitas

    Sheet Pan Tofu & Vegetable Fajitas

    Ingredients: Makes 5 servings 2 ¾ tsp Garlic, fresh, minced 3 TBSP Lime Juice ½ tsp Canola Oil 1 tsp Black Pepper 1 tsp Cumin, ground 1 ¾ tsp Chili Powder 3 TBSP Orange Juice ½ tsp Salt 1 pound Tofu, extra firm 1 cup Red Onion, julienned 2.5...
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  • Mexican Quinoa Salad Pumpkin Seeds Cilantro

    Mexican Quinoa Salad Pumpkin Seeds Cilantro

    Ingredients: Makes 10 servings 1-3/4 cup Quinoa, dry 2-2/3 cup Water 3/4 cup Pumpkin Seeds, hulled 2-1/2 oz Cilantro, fresh 3/4 oz Garlic Cloves 1 oz Jalapeno, chopped 1/4 tsp Kosher Salt 1-1/2 tsp Cumin 3 TBSP Canola Oil 2-1/4 tsp Lime Juice...
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  • Turkey Taco Stuffed Avocado, Pico de Gallo, Cheddar

    Turkey Taco Stuffed Avocado, Pico de Gallo, Cheddar

    Ingredients: Makes 4 servings 1-1/3 cup Turkey Taco Meat 1/4 cup Pico de Gallo 4 TBSP Cilantro Lime Sour Cream 2 each Avocado 1-3/4 tsp Canola oil 1/8 tsp Kosher salt 1/8 tsp Black pepper 1 tsp Lime juice 1/4 cup Cheddar, shredded Directions...
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