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Mango Jicama Watercress Salad

Fresh and delicious.   1 bunch of watercress, rinse and pull tops off stems 1 ripe mango, use mandoline or coarse grater ¼ jicama, use mandoline or coarse grater ½ bunch cilantro, rinse and chop 1-2 limes   Mix watercress, mango, jicama and cilantro in a bowl. Squeeze limes over top. I used mint instead […]

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Grilled Spiced Lamb Chops

½ t cumin ¼ t coriander ¼ t ginger ¼ t cinnamon ¼ t black pepper 1 t sea salt 2-3 cloves garlic, minced or chopped 4 lamb chops, grass-fed   Rub garlic on lamb chops, mix spices and sprinkle on chops. Let sit for at least 15 minutes. Put chops on hot grill for […]

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Olive Paste

Delicious!   ½ cup calamata olives Handful of parsley 1 T olive oil ¼ – ½ lemon juice 1 clove of garlic – optional (i prefer without)   Put it all in the blender or food processor. If too thick, add more lemon or oil. Serve with cucumber slices or other veggie sticks. If you […]

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Hummus

1 ½ cups chickpeas, cooked. ¼ cup tahini Juice of 1 lemon ½ t cumin ½ t sea salt 3 garlic cloves 2 T oil ¼ cup filtered water   Throw it all in a blender or food processor and voila! Add more oil and/or water if too thick.   Garnish with olive oil and […]

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Moroccan Quinoa Salad

I cannot get enough of this stuff and my family loves it, too. 1 cup quinoa ½ cup finely diced or grated carrots ½ cup dried fruit (currants, figs, dates, apricots), chopped ½ cup calamata olives, chopped ¼ cup raw almonds, chopped ¼ cup scallions sliced diagonally cut thinly 1 t cumin ½ t coriander […]

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Cool Breakfast Smoothie

Here’s my favorite morning smoothie. Since the stomach does not like to be chilled, and I don’t either especially when it’s chilly out, I add hot water to make a room-temp or cool smoothie. About 1/2 cup each blueberries, mango, pineapple – fresh or frozen 1-2 cups boiling water 1 T unsweetened dried coconut 1-2 […]

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Marinated Beets

  Scrub 6 medium beets. Trim ends, cut into big chunks. Bring to boil in saucepan with water, simmer for 45 – 60 minutes or until done (test for softness by poking with a knife or fork).  Rinse with cool water.   Peel the outer skin off with your fingers.  Put into a bowl.   […]

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Pasta with Butternut Squash, Bacon & Sage

We halve this recipe for our family of 3 because we just can’t stop eating it. INGREDIENTS 4    slices bacon , halved lengthwise, then cut crosswise into 1/4-inch pieces 8    large fresh sage leaves (optional) 1    medium butternut squash (about 2 pounds), peeled, seeded, and cut into 1/2-inch dice 1    tablespoon unsalted butter 6    scallions […]

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Roasted Sweet and Salty Butternut Squash

I thank Linda for this mouthwatering delicacy.   peel* and chop one butternut squash into 1 ½ inch cubes. melt half stick butter. add ¼ cup brown sugar and 1 ½ t kosher salt. toss in large bowl. spread on baking sheet and bake on 400 for 45 minutes.   * note on peeling: cut […]

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Cabbage Galore

Spring has sprung and yet I still have pounds of winter vegetables from my CSA. You, too? Here’s some cabbage ideas. Enjoy! Indonesian Greens in Peanut Oil with Garlic Vietnamese Chicken and Cabbage Salad (Ga Xe Phai) Red Cabbage with Apples & Raisins Sautéed Cabbage

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