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  • Orange Pistachio Cookies

    BCBSIL Connect Team
    BCBSIL Connect Team
    Ingredients: Makes 25 servings 3/4 cup Granulated Sugar 1/2 cup Extra Virgin Olive Oil 2 each Eggs 2 tsp Orange Zest 2 TBSP Orange Juice 1/3 cup Pistachio Nuts 1/3 cup Cranberries, dried 2 cup All Purpose Flour 1/4 tsp Baking Powder 1/8 tsp Salt Directions…
    • 5 months ago
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  • No-Bake Cranberry Pear Tart

    BCBSIL Connect Team
    BCBSIL Connect Team
    Ingredients: Makes 8 servings Crust 2 1/2 cups Walnuts or Pecans, Toasted 1 cup Medjool Dates, Pitted 1/2 tsp Cinnamon Salt, to taste Filling 3 Pears, thinly sliced 1/4 tsp Cinnamon and Nutmeg 1/2 cup Maple Syrup 1/4 cup 100% Apple Juice 1/4 cup Dried…
    • 5 months ago
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  • Dark Chocolate Bark

    BCBSIL Connect Team
    BCBSIL Connect Team
    Ingredients: Makes 15 servings Base 1 1/4 cup Chocolate morsels 1/2 cup dried Strawberries Other suggested flavor combinations: Dark chocolate + 1/2 cup Pepitas, 1/2 tsp dusted Turmeric White chocolate (reserve 4 TBSP for swirling on top) + 1 TBSP…
    • 5 months ago
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  • Mixed Berry Chia Jam Toast, Ricotta, Sunflower Seeds

    BCBSIL Connect Team
    BCBSIL Connect Team
    Ingredients: Makes 4 servings Jam 1/2 cup Water 1 1/2 cup Blueberries 1 1/2 cup Raspberries 1 1/2 cup Strawberries, halved 3 TBSP Lemon Zest, grated 1 TBSP Lemon Juice 1/3 cup Pure Maple Syrup 3 TBSP Chia Seeds Toast 4 slices Multigrain Bread, sliced…
    • 5 months ago
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  • Cinnamon Apple Overnight Oats

    BCBSIL Connect Team
    BCBSIL Connect Team
    Ingredients: Makes 7 servings 3 cups skim milk 5 3/4 cups old fashioned oats 3 1/4 pounds (about 8-medium) apples, cored, diced 3 tablespoons brown sugar 3/4 cup apple cider 1 teaspoon cinnamon Directions: In a bowl, combine oats and milk, cover…
    • 5 months ago
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  • Avocado Salad

    BCBSIL Connect Team
    BCBSIL Connect Team
    Ingredients: Makes 8 servings 1 cup diced avocado 1/2 cup thinly sliced red onion 3/4 cup fresh diced tomatoes 1-1/2 tablespoons chopped cilantro 1 tablespoon olive oil 1/8 teaspoon salt Ground black pepper, to taste 1-1/2 tablespoons fresh lime juice…
    • over 3 years ago
    • Nutrition
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  • Roasted New Potatoes with Rosemary

    BCBSIL Connect Team
    BCBSIL Connect Team
    Ingredients: Makes 9 servings 2 3/4 pounds small new potatoes 2 tablespoons canola oil 1/2 tablespoon chopped garlic 1 tablespoon minced rosemary 1/2 teaspoon salt 1/8 teaspoon ground pepper 1 tablespoon minced parsley Directions: Preheat oven…
    • over 2 years ago
    • Nutrition
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  • Apple Butter

    BCBSIL Connect Team
    BCBSIL Connect Team
    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. Puree…
    • over 1 year ago
    • Nutrition
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  • Greek Farro Salad

    BCBSIL Connect Team
    BCBSIL Connect Team
    Ingredients: Makes 12 servings 3 cups cooked farro 1 cup whole dried apricots 1 cup diced cucumber 2 ounces pitted, halved, Kalamata olives 1/3 cup crumbled feta cheese ½ cup quartered cherry tomatoes 6 tablespoons lemon oregano vinaigrette (or similar…
    • over 2 years ago
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  • Greek Yogurt Blue Cheese Dressing

    BCBSIL Connect Team
    BCBSIL Connect Team
    Ingredients: Makes 20 Servings 1 cup nonfat plain greek yogurt 1/2 cup low fat buttermilk 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice 1/2 cup blue cheese crumbles 1/2 teaspoon salt 1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper 2 teaspoons minced garlic 1/2 cup light mayonnaise…
    • over 2 years ago
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