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  • Grilled Scallion, Farro, Mint Salad

    Grilled Scallion, Farro, Mint Salad

    Ingredients: Makes 10 servings 8 ounces scallions 2 tablespoons lemon juice 1 teaspoon lemon zest 2 tablespoons canola oil 1 tablespoon white miso paste 1/2 teaspoon ground black pepper 1 pound cooked farro 1/4 cup chopped mint 1 cup edamame...
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  • Moroccan Quinoa, Beet, Carrot Salad

    Moroccan Quinoa, Beet, Carrot Salad

    Ingredients: Makes 7 servings 1/3 cup dry quinoa 1 tablespoon canola oil 1 tablespoon honey 1 tablespoon lemon juice 1/4 teaspoon cinnamon 1/8 teaspoon ground cumin 1/8 teaspoon cayenne pepper 1/8 teaspoon ground coriander 1 small beet, grated...
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  • Salmon Burger with Wasabi Mayo

    Salmon Burger with Wasabi Mayo

    Ingredients: Makes 12 servings Ingredients for Salmon Burgers 3 garlic cloves, peeled 2 tablespoons freshly minced ginger 2 1/2 pounds salmon filets 1 1/4 cups panko breadcrumbs 1/2 diced red bell pepper 5 scallions, trimmed 2 1/2 tablespoons...
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  • Spiced Eggplant and Tomatoes

    Spiced Eggplant and Tomatoes

    Ingredients: Makes 4 servings 1 pound eggplant 1/2 teaspoon cumin seed 1/4 teaspoon salt 3 ounces diced spanish onion 1/2 teaspoons ground coriander 1/2 teaspoon minced garlic 1/2 teaspoon minced ginger 3 tablespoons olive oil 1/8 teaspoon ground...
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  • Grilled Corn & Scallion Ragout

    Grilled Corn & Scallion Ragout

    Ingredients: Makes 7 servings 2 red bell peppers 2 ears corn 1 1/2 tablespoons canola oil 1 cup diced red onion 1 teaspoon white wine 2 tablespoons heavy whipping cream 1/3 cup whole milk 1 cup chopped scallions 4 leaves chopped basil 1 tablespoon...
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  • Thai Tuna Burger & Papaya Salsa

    Thai Tuna Burger & Papaya Salsa

    Ingredients: Makes 10 servings For the Salsa 8 serrano chili peppers 6 cups seeded, chopped papaya 2 tablespoons lime juice 1/4 chopped cilantro 1/2 cup diced red onion For the Burgers 2 1/4 pounds fresh yellow fin tuna steak 1 ounce fresh...
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  • White Bean Dip

    White Bean Dip

    Ingredients: Makes 8 servings 15-ounce can white beans (cannellini or great northern), drained, liquid (called aquafaba) reserved 2 teaspoons chopped garlic 2 teaspoons chopped basil 2 teaspoons chopped oregano 2 TBSP extra virgin olive oil 1...
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  • Tomatillo-Poblano Adobo Rubbed Pork Loin

    Tomatillo-Poblano Adobo Rubbed Pork Loin

    Ingredients: Makes 6 servings For the Demi Glace 4 quarts water 2 tablespoons beef base 1/4 cup red wine For the Pork 2 medium tomatillos, quartered 1 large poblano pepper, sliced 1 medium jalapeno, sliced 2 cloves garlic, peeled 1 tablespoon...
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  • Turmeric Sesame Lemongrass Tofu

    Turmeric Sesame Lemongrass Tofu

    Ingredients: Makes 6 servings 2 tbsp water 1 tsp sesame oil 1 tbsp low sodium soy sauce 1 tbsp maple syrup 1 tsp minced garlic 1/2 tsp turmeric 1/8 oz chopped lemongrass 1/4 tsp salt 2 tbsp lime juice 2 tsp tahini 1 lb tofu Directions: ...
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  • Roasted Chicken Shawarma

    Roasted Chicken Shawarma

    Ingredients: Makes 4 servings Ingredients: Marinade 1/4 cup olive oil 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice 1 tablespoon minced garlic 3/4 teaspoon salt 1 teaspoon pepper 1 teaspoon ground cumin 1 teaspoon ground paprika 1/4 teaspoon ground turmeric...
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    What Can You Do to Get Your Energy Back?

    Feel like the energy has just drained out of your body? Your habits and routine may be behind your fatigue. The good news is that you can make changes to beat some common energy zappers. And unless your lack of energy stems from an injury or health...
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  • Caprese Stuffed Avocado

    Caprese Stuffed Avocado

    Ingredients: Makes 4 servings 1/4 cup balsamic vinegar 2 whole avocados 1 teaspoon lemon juice 2 teaspoons canola oil 1/8 + 1/2 teaspoon salt 1/8 + 1/4 teaspoon black pepper 3 ounces fresh mozzarella, diced 8 ounce grape tomatoes, sliced in half...
    • 1948 Views
  • Crispy Parmesan Potato Peels

    Crispy Parmesan Potato Peels

    Ingredients: Makes 13 servings 2 pounds russet potato peels 2 TBSP canola oil 2 TBSP grated parmesan cheese 1 TSP salt 1/2 TSP ground black pepper Directions: Preheat oven to 375 degrees F. Prepare a sheet pan with cooking spray. Only...
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  • Hoppin' John Stuffed Peppers

    Hoppin' John Stuffed Peppers

    Hoppin' John Ingredients: Makes 5 serving 2 tablespoons olive oil 1 large onion, diced 3 cloves garlic, minced 1 cup long grain brown rice, soaked overnight 3 tablespoons tomato paste ¼ teaspoon cayenne pepper (optional) 2 cans black eyed peas...
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  • Kale Citrus Feta Salad

    Kale Citrus Feta Salad

    Ingredients: Makes 9 servings 8 ounces chopped kale, tough ribs removed 4 ounces peeled orange sections 4 ounces peeled grapefruit sections 1/3 cup crumbled feta Ingredients: dressing 3 tablespoons olive oil 1 tablespoon lemon juice 1/2 tablespoon...
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