• Roasted New Potatoes with Rosemary

    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…

  • Avocado Salad

    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…

  • Greek Farro Salad

    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…

  • Greek Yogurt Blue Cheese Dressing

    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…

  • Oven Roasted Sweet Potatoes

    Ingredients: Makes 6 servings 1 1/2 pounds Sweet Potatoes 2 TBSP Olive oil 2 TBSP Parsley, chopped 1/8 tsp Salt, Kosher 1/8 tsp Black pepper, ground Directions: Preheat oven to 450F. Thoroughly scrub sweet potatoes in the sink. Peel and cut…

  • Sheet Pan Steak Fajitas

    Ingredients: Makes 8 servings 1 pound Flank Steak 1 Onion, thinly sliced 1 Red Bell Pepper, thinly sliced 1 Yellow Bell Pepper, thinly sliced 1 Green Bell Pepper, thinly sliced 1/4 cup Olive oil 2 tsp Chili Powder 1 tsp Ground Cumin 1 tsp Garlic Powder…

  • Beef Barley Soup

    Ingredients: Makes 10 servings 3/4 cup pearl barley (dry) 2 tablespoons canola oil 6 ounces top round beef, diced small 3 ounces yellow onion, diced small 1 ½ ounces diced celery ¼ cup carrots, diced small ½ leek, diced 1 clove garlic, chopped 8 cups…

  • 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 cups…

  • Carrot Ginger Dressing

    Ingredients: Makes 32 Servings 1 cup + 2 tablespoons grated carrots 1/4 cup rice wine vinegar 2 teaspoons white miso paste 3 tablespoons minced fresh ginger 2 tablespoons chopped yellow onion 1/8 teaspoon salt 1/2 cup canola oil Directions: …

  • Roasted Green Beans with Garlic

    Ingredients: Makes 11 servings 1 3/4 pounds fresh green beans, trimmed 2 tablespoons canola oil 7 garlic cloves, thinly sliced 1/4 teaspoon salt 1/8 teaspoon ground black pepper Directions: Preheat oven to 400 degrees F. Toss all ingredients…

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