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  • Wheatberry Corn Tomato Salad

    Wheatberry Corn Tomato Salad

    Ingredients: Makes 18 Servings 2 cup wheat berries, dry 1/2 cup red onion, diced 1-1/2 tsp garlic, minced 1/4 cup scallions, diced 2 cup corn kernels 1 cup tomatoes, diced 1/3 cup balsamic vinegar 1/4 cup canola or olive oil Directions: ...
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    Are You Dehydrated?

    Your body doesn’t work well when it’s low on fluids. When it loses more water than it takes in, you may have dehydration, which can lead to some serious health problems. You might not know when you’re dehydrated. But it could be beh...
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    Mind Your Food for Better Brain Health

    You’ve probably heard about foods that are good for your brain. But can you also harm your brain with what you eat? Our brains work better when we eat nutrient-rich food. So yes, there are foods that are bad for your brain. The best foods for ....
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  • Apple Butter

    Apple Butter

    Ingredients: Makes 36 servings 3 lbs. Granny Smith Apples 2 tsp Ground Cinnamon 1 tsp Ginger, Minced 1/2 tsp Cloves, Ground 1/2 cup Water Directions: Core and peel Granny Smith apples. Steam apples for about 8 minutes or until very soft....
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  • Air-fryer Mozzarella Bites

    Air-fryer Mozzarella Bites

    Ingredients: Makes 4 servings 1 1/2 tsp all-purpose flour 1 large egg white, lightly beaten 1/4 cup panko breadcrumbs 1/2 tsp Italian seasoning 1/4 tsp garlic powder 1/8 tsp salt 4 light mozzarella string cheese sticks, each cut into 3 pieces 1/4...
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  • Beluga Lentil and Corn Salsa

    Beluga Lentil and Corn Salsa

    Ingredients: Makes 30 servings 2 cup corn, kernels 6 oz beluga (black) lentils, dry 1 1/2 cup water (for cooking lentils) 1 each red bell peppers, diced 1/4 cup scallions, chopped 1/2 cup cilantro, chopped 1 TBSP garlic, minced 1 ea lime, zested...
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    Does When You Eat Make a Difference?

    When it comes to healthy eating, we know that what we eat matters. So does how much we eat. And research shows that when we eat is important, too. Many studies point to health improvements from making changes to when you eat. That’s because our....
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  • Chipotle Honey Lime Dressing

    Chipotle Honey Lime Dressing

    Ingredients: Makes 11 Servings 2 TBSP Honey 3/4 oz. Chipotle Peppers, canned 1/8 oz. Garlic Cloves, peeled 3/4 teaspoon Ground Cumin 1/3 cup Lime Juice 1/2 teaspoon Salt 1/4 teaspoon Black Pepper 3/4 cup Canola Oil 1 TBSP Cilantro, chopped ...
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  • Soy Ginger Sesame Vinaigrette

    Soy Ginger Sesame Vinaigrette

    Ingredients: Makes 16 Servings 1/3 cup Apple Cider vinegar 1/3 cup Soy Sauce, less sodium 1/4 cup Orange juice 3 TBSP Ginger Root, minced 2 TBSP Shallots, chopped 1 TBSP Garlic Cloves, crushed 1/4 teaspoon Ground Coriander 1 teaspoon Red Pepper...
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  • Hamburguesas de res con champiñones

    Hamburguesas de res con champiñones

    Ingredientes: Rinde 4 porciónes 1 1/4 taza de champiñones en rodajas 8 onzas de carne molida, 20% magra 1/2 cucharada de aceite de canola 4 panes de hamburguesa integrales 4 hojas de lechuga 8 rodajas de tomate Instrucciones: En una sartén...
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  • Barbecue Pulled Jackfruit

    Barbecue Pulled Jackfruit

    Ingredients: Makes 17 servings 17 1/2 lbs. Jackfruit, fresh 1 3/4 cups Kansas City Classic Barbecue Sauce 2 TBSP Chili powder 1 TBSP Ground Cayenne Pepper 1 TBSP Smoked paprika 1 cup Yellow onions, julienned 1tsp Kosher salt 1/4 cup Green onions...
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  • Agua de sandía y romero

    Agua de sandía y romero

    Ingredientes: Rinde 2 quartos 2 tazas de sandía en trozos (con la cáscara) 1 1/2 romero fresco Hielo Agua fría Directions: Coloca la sandía y el romero en el fondo de una jarra de 2 cuartos. Tritura ligeramente con una cuchara de madera...
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  • Butternut Squash, Mushroom, Chicken, Brown Rice and Quinoa Risotto

    Butternut Squash, Mushroom, Chicken, Brown Rice and Quinoa Risotto

    Ingredients: Makes 4 servings 1 lb. Chicken Breast 1/2 tsp Lemon Juice 1 tsp Canola Oil 1/2 tsp Black Pepper 1 gal Chicken Broth, Low Sodium 1 1/2 TBSP Canola Oil 8 oz Shiitake Mushrooms, stemmed, sliced 4 oz Onions, finely chopped 9 oz Brown...
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  • Roasted Garlic Mashed Parsnips & Cauliflower

    Roasted Garlic Mashed Parsnips & Cauliflower

    Ingredients: Makes 11 servings 1/4 cup Extra Virgin Olive Oil 1/4 cup Canola Oil 10 cloves Garlic Cloves, peeled 2 1/2 cups Parsnips, peeled, cubed 2 cups Cauliflower Florets 1/2 tsp Kosher Salt 1/2 tsp Ground Back Pepper 1 TBSP Lemon Juice 1...
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  • Chocolate Biscotti

    Chocolate Biscotti

    Ingredients: Makes 14 cookies 3 Eggs, beaten 1 tsp Vanilla Extract 3/4 cup Granulated Sugar 1 TBSP Canola Oil 1/4 Cup Baking Cocoa 2 cup All Purpose Flour 1/2 tsp Baking Powder 1/4 tsp Salt 1/2 cup Mini Semi-Sweet Chocolate Chips As needed cooking...
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