Another Notch Fried Rice

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Ingredients:

• 6 cups cooked rice
• 4 large eggs
• 1 1/4 teaspoons salt
• 1/8 teaspoon ground black pepper plus
• 1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper
• 4 teaspoons vegetable oil
• 2 cups yellow onions chopped
• 1 8 ounce package bean sprouts rinsed and patted dry
• 1 cup carrot peeled and grated
• 1 cup green onion chopped
• 1 cup frozen green pea
• 1/2 cup celery chopped
• 1 teaspoon garlic minced
• 2 tablespoons soy sauce
• 1 tablespoon sesame oil

Steps:

• Cover a baking sheet with aluminum foil
• Spread the cooked rice out onto the prepared baking sheet and cool at room temperature for one hour
• In a small mixing bowl whisk together the eggs 1/4 teaspoon of salt and 1/8 teaspoon of pepper
• Heat 2 teaspoons of vegetable oil in a large heavy skillet over medium heat for 2 minutes
• Add the eggs and scramble stirring constantly
• Break up the eggs into little pieces with the back of a spoon
• Transfer the eggs to a bowl and set aside
• Increase the heat to medium-high and add the remaining 2 teaspoons of vegetable oil to the skillet
• Add the yellow onion bean sprouts 1 teaspoon salt and 1/4 teaspoon of pepper
• Cook stirring constantly for 2 minutes
• Add the carrots green onion peas celery and garlic
• Cook stirring constantly for 1 minute
• Add the cooled rice and cook stirring constantly for 4 minutes
• Return the scrambled eggs to the skillet
• Add the soy sauce and sesame oil
• Cook for 2 minutes stirring constantly
• Remove from heat and serve immediately

Apple Harvest Oatmeal Vegan

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Ingredients:

• 1 apple whole
• 1/4 cup apple juice natural and unfiltered
• 2 tablespoons raisins
• 2 teaspoons maple syrup
• 1/8 teaspoon cinnamon
• 6 pecan halves chopped
• 1 teaspoon flax seed
• 1 cup water
• 1/2 cup oats
• 2 tablespoons soy coffee creamer

Steps:

• Peel amp; chop the apple into bite-sized pieces Place apple
• apple juice
• raisins and maple syrup in a small saucepan Cover and simmer over medium heat while you prepare the oatmeal Apples should be tender but firm
• Place 1 cup of water in a small pot and bring to a boil Add oats quick cooking is fine and reduce heat to low Simmer until oats are soft and there is still a small amount of liquid in the pot You dont want to end up with an oatmeal puck
• ASSEMBLY Place chopped pecans and flax seeds in the bottom of a nice bowl Add cooked oatmeal on top Scoop apple/raisin mixture on top of oatmeal and pour any remaining liquid over top
• Pour soy creamer or milk etc into center of bowl amp; enjoy

Apple Strudel Cocktail

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Ingredients:

• 1 1/2 fluid ounces vodka
• 1/2 fluid ounce calvados
• 2 teaspoons applesauce
• 1 teaspoon brown sugar
• 1 pinch ground cinnamon

Steps:

• Shake the vodka Calvados apple sauce and sugar together in a cocktail shaker with ice
• Double strain into a martini glass and sprinkle over a small pinch of cinnamon

Apple Veggie Burgers

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Ingredients:

• 4 slices sandwich bread stale or toasted
• 1/2 cup chopped onion
• 1 granny smith apple grated
• 1/2 bell pepper chopped I use red
• 1 1/2 teaspoons chopped fresh ginger
• 1 cup cooked rice
• 1 egg
• 3 tablespoons rolled oats ground in food processor
• salt to taste
• black pepper to taste
• 2 teaspoons vegetable oil

Steps:

• Chop the bread very fine or break into pieces and throw in a food processor breaking it into crumbs
• Transfer to a large mixing bowl and add the onions
• Squeeze the grated apples lightly to remove excess juice then add to the bowl along with the bell pepper ginger rice egg and half the ground oats
• Season with salt and pepper to taste
• Form mixture into 1 1/2-inch thick patties
• Heat oil in a large skillet over medium heat Coat the patties with the remaining ground oats and cook for 2-3 minutes per side until browned slightly
• Serve with hot sauce cole slaw or whatever else tickles your fancy

Apricot and Nectarine Salsa

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Ingredients:

• 1 cup dice apricot
• 1 cup diced nectarine
• 1/2 cup diced red pepper
• 1 jalapeno minced
• 1 clove garlic minced
• 1 tablespoon plump raisins
• 1 1/2 ounces minced onions
• 3 tablespoons fresh cilantro or 3 tablespoons parsley chopped
• 1 teaspoon crushed coriander
• 1 teaspoon dried basil or 3 fresh basil leaves chopped
• 1 lime juice of
• 1/4 teaspoon salt
• 1/8 teaspoon cracked pepper

Steps:

• Mix all ingredients together and chill 1 hour

Aruba AribaNon Alcoholic

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Ingredients:

• 1/2 cup orange juice
• 1/2 cup cranberry juice
• 1/2 cup pineapple juice
• 1 dash grenadine

Steps:

• Pour all ingredients into a pitcher and stir lightly Serve over ice in a tall glass with a splash of grenadine
• If you like you can garnish with a slice of orange or pineapple
• Enjoy

Baked Acorn Squash

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Ingredients:

• 1 acorn squash
• 1/16 teaspoon salt
• 1 dash pepper
• 1/16 teaspoon cinnamon
• 2 whole cloves
• 2 teaspoons molasses
• 1 teaspoon butter

Steps:

• Heat oven to 400amp;deg;F
• Wash squash split in half lengthwise and scrape out seeds
• Put the remaining ingredients into each half
• Bake 45 minutes in covered pan containing 2 inches of hot water
• Uncover; bake 15 minutes or until squash is tender and has browned
• Steamed Acorn Squash Place squash in a large pan about 4 inches deep; pour from 1 to 2 cups water around squash and cover with metal foil Cover pan with a tight-fitting lid Steam over medium heat 20 minutes or until squash is tender

Banana Mango Raspberry Smoothie

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Ingredients:

• 1 banana peeled fresh or frozen
• 1 mango peeled and seeded
• 1/2 cup frozen raspberries
• 1/2 cup soymilk or 1/2 cup milk
• 1 teaspoon fresh ground flax seeds No need to ground if using a vita mix
• 2 ice cubes

Steps:

• Place all ingredients into a vita mix or blender
• Pour and enjoy

Barley and Bean Salad

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Ingredients:

• 1 cup raw barley rinsed and cooked
• 1 15 ounce can small white beans rinsed and drained or any other beans
• 1 15 ounce can chickpeas rinsed and drained
• 1 medium cucumber peeled seeded and chopped
• 1/4 cup minced red onion
• 1/2 cup chopped red bell pepper
• 1 medium carrot shredded
• 2 tablespoons fresh parsley minced
• 1/2 cup prepared Italian dressing I used Good Seasons

Steps:

• Mix all together in medium bowl Serve Refrigerate leftovers

Basil Jelly

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Ingredients:

• 3 cups apple juice
• 1 1/2 cups firmly packed crushed fresh basil leaves
• 2 tablespoons cider vinegar
• 2 drops green food coloring
• 3 1/2 cups sugar
• 1 6 ounce packet liquid pectin

Steps:

• Bring 1 cup of the apple juice to a rolling boil and pour over the crushed basil leaves; let rest for 25 minutes
• Strain liquid into large saucepan and add the other 2 cups of apple juice
• vinegar
• and green coloring
• stirring to blend
• Bring to a hard boil
• and stir in sugar and pectin and return to a hard boil
• stirring constantly
• and cooking until jelly point is reached
• Remove from heat and skim off the foam with a slotted spoon; remove leaves from jelly with a slotted spoon
• Pour mixture into sterilized half-pint jars you will need 3-4
• leaving 1/2 of headroom at the top
• Attach lids and bands
• and process for 15 minutes in a water bath canner
• When cool
• check the seals
• Refrigerate promptly any that do not seal properly
• and remove bands from the others and store in a cool
• dry area

Bread, No-Knead Brown

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Ingredients:

• 1 1/2 cups unsweetened soymilk
• 2 tablespoons apple cider vinegar
• 2 cups whole wheat flour
• 1 cup unbleached flour
• 2 teaspoons baking soda
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1/2 cup unsulphured molasses
• 1/2 cup raisins

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 325 degrees
• Spray a 5x9-inch loaf pan with non-stick cooking spray I also line it with parchment paper
• Mix soy milk and vinegar and set aside
• In a large bowl mix the flours baking soda and salt
• Add the soy milk mixture molasses and raisins
• Stir just enough to combine
• Bake for 1 hour
• Remove from pan and cool on rack

Buckwheat Tortilla Pizza

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Ingredients:

• 40 g buckwheat flour
• 80 ml water
• 1/2 teaspoon dried oregano
• 1 teaspoon olive oil
• 1 200 g can chopped tomatoes
• 1 tomatoes sliced
• 20 g spinach
• 1 garlic clove crushed
• 1 tablespoon nutritional yeast

Steps:

• Preheat the oven to 200C/390amp;deg;F
• Add some olive oil to a frying pan to heat Mix together all the tortilla ingredients then add half of the mixture to the frying pan heat for 2 minutes on each side over a medium heat then set aside and repeat with the other half of the mixture
• Add the chopped tomatoes and crushed garlic clove to a saucepan bring to the boil then reduce to a simmer and leave for 5 minutes
• Spread the tomato mixture on top of the tortillas and add the rest of the toppings Place in the oven for 10 minutes to cook and then serve

Cajun Spice Mix

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Ingredients:

• 1 1/8 teaspoons salt
• 3/4 teaspoon sweet paprika
• 1/2 teaspoon white pepper
• 1/4 teaspoon onion powder
• 1/4 teaspoon garlic powder
• 1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper
• 1/4 teaspoon dried thyme leaves
• 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
• 1/8 teaspoon dried sweet basil leaves

Steps:

• Mix all spices together and store in a shaker

Cascadia Rosemary Garlic Fries

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Ingredients:

• 3 lbs russet potatoes or 3 lbs yukon gold potatoes
• 3 garlic cloves peeled and finely minced
• 2 tablespoons chopped fresh rosemary
• 1 tablespoon chopped Italian parsley
• canola oil for frying
• salt

Steps:

• In a large pot suitable for frying
• preheat oil to 320 degrees
• Scrub potatoes under cold water
• Cut into 1/4x1/4x2 sticks
• leaving the peels on
• Keep the potatoes in cold water while preparing
• and when all are cut
• rinse well under cold water
• removing all excess starch
• Drain well
• and dry on paper towels
• Fry a small amount at a time
• until softened but not brown
• Drain and spread on cooling rack over paper towels or newspaper
• After all potatoes are fried
• cool and refrigerate for at least one hour
• Combine the garlic
• rosemary and parsley
• Heat oil to 425 degrees
• Fry the cold fries
• small amounts at a time until golden brown
• Drain and place on a paper-towel lined cookie sheet
• Add fries to bowl with garlic and herbs
• and toss to coat
• Serve fries immediately

Chill out Frozen Hot Chocolate

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Ingredients:

• 6 fluid ounces milk
• 1/2 cup hot cocoa mix or 2 packetswe use Swiss Miss Milk Chocolate flavor
• 1 1/2-2 cups crushed ice cubes
• whipped cream
• additional hot cocoa mix

Steps:

• Pour milk into blender
• Add hot cocoa mix and ice
• Blend first at low speed and then high speed until ice is finely crushed and slushy
• Pour into tall glass and top with whipped cream and a dusting of hot cocoa mix if desired
• Serve with a straw and enjoy
• PS This recipe was originally posted using small ice cubes At our shop we have a commercial blender that has no problem getting through these Since most people have regular blenders I have changed it to crushed ice

Chilled Cantaloupe Soup

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Ingredients:

• 1/3 cantaloupe peeled seeded and cubed
• 1/3 cup orange juice
• 1 teaspoon lime juice
• 1 teaspoon cinnamon
• 1 teaspoon nutmeg
• 5 mint leaves chopped

Steps:

• Combine cantaloupe and orage juice in a blender; process until smooth
• Transfer mixture into a large bowl
• Stir in lime juice cinnamon and nutmeg
• Chill for 1 hour
• Stir in mint leaves and serve
• Enjoy

Chipotles in Adobo Sauce - Tex Mex

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Ingredients:

• 10 chipotle chiles stems removed and slit lengthwise
• 1/3 cup white onion 1/2 inch slices
• 5 tablespoons cider vinegar
• 2 garlic cloves sliced
• 4 tablespoons catsup
• 1/4 teaspoon salt
• 3 cups water

Steps:

• Combine all ingredients in nonreactive saucepan cover and cook over very low heat for 1 to 1 1/2 hours until chiles are very soft and liquid has reduced to 1 cup

Citrus Potatoes

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Ingredients:

• 1 kg new potato washed
• 2 tablespoons olive oil
• 1 lemon juice and zest of
• 1 teaspoon salt

Steps:

• Boil the potatoes whole for 15-20 minutes until tender
• Drain and toss with olive oil the grated zest and juice of a lemon
• Season with salt Serve hot

Classic Mexican Salsa by Janet

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Ingredients:

• 1 15 ounce can stewed tomatoes undrained
• 1/4 small white onion
• 2 tablespoons cilantro leaves
• 2 tablespoons pickled jalapeno peppers sliced
• 2 serrano peppers cut into chunks
• 1/2 teaspoon ground cumin
• 1/2 teaspoon sugar
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 2 tablespoons fresh lime juice
• 1/4 cup water

Steps:

• Place all ingredients in a food processor
• Pulse until large chunks are gone but not to thin
• Chill salsa for at least 30 minutes much better the next day

Cold Strawberry/Banana Pie

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Ingredients:

• 3 whole sliced bananas
• 1 1/2 quarts fresh strawberries rinsed hulled and sliced
• 1 pint strawberry halved garnish
• 1 6 ounce graham cracker crust Keebler
• strawberry glaze
• 2 pints sugar
• 1 pint water
• 1 pint strawberry cleaned pared

Steps:

• Strawberry Glaze
• In a 3 quart saucepan bring the sugar and water to a boil
• Sugar and water mixture boiled forms a simple syrup - mixture will thicken slightly
• Add strawberries and simmer for 15-20 minutes then strain
• Serve hot or cold
• Make the Pie
• Take crust and starting with bananas layer them on the bottom
• Then layer strawberries
• And so on ending with strawberries on top until crust is full
• Pour glaze on top so it covers the pie and fruit on the bottom is also covered
• Refrigerate for 5-6 hours
• Garnish with strawberries and served with whipped cream if desired
• Experiment with a 3rd layer of sliced Kiwi
• Another variation of glaze stir in 1/8 cup of Grand Marnier or Cointreau after you take it off the heat

Creamy Banana-Berry Smoothie

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Ingredients:

• 2 cups ice
• 1 whole banana fresh or frozen
• 4 medium strawberries fresh or frozen
• 1/4 cup orange juice
• 1 6 ounce container vanilla yogurt

Steps:

• Crush ice in blender
• Add banana strawberries and orange juice until blended
• Pour in yogurt and blend
• Pour smoothie into cups and top with additional strawberries for decoration
• Enjoy

Creamy Corn Soup

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Ingredients:

• 6 cups corn
• 4 1/2 cups milk
• 1 dash hot sauce

Steps:

• Add 3c of the milk to a saucepan turn to med-high until milk starts to boil then reduce the heat to med-low and simmer for 15min stirring occasionally
• Blend the soup in a mixer and then add the remaining 15c of milk hot sauce and serve

Creamy Vegetarian Cajun Pasta

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Ingredients:

• 454 g linguine dry
• 1 teaspoon olive oil
• 1 red pepper seeded and sliced
• 1 red onion sliced
• 3 garlic cloves minced
• 1 cup vegetable broth
• 1 cup skim milk
• 2 tablespoons flour
• 2 tablespoons cajun seasoning
• 3 tablespoons parmesan cheese
• 1 teaspoon salt

Steps:

• Cook linguine according to package directions
• Heat oil over med-high heat and stir fry the red pepper red onion and garlic to your liking
• In a small sauce pan whisk together broth milk and flour Place over med-high heat stirring often until it begins to thicken
• Once thickened remove from heat and add Cajun seasoning Parmesan and salt and mix well
• Pour sauce over cooked linguine and mix well
• Serve stir fried veggies over top of pasta

Crispy Baked Eggplant Aubergine

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Ingredients:

• 1 large eggplant
• 2 eggs
• 2 tablespoons milk
• 1 cup wheat germ or 1 cup breadcrumbs
• 1 teaspoon basil
• 1 teaspoon dill
• 1/4 teaspoon thyme
• paprika
• minced parsley

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 375
• Slice eggplant very thin
• no more than 1/4
• Salt slices lightly and let them stand about 10 minutes
• Then pat dry with paper towels
• Beat the egg with milk in one bowl
• combine wheat germ and herbs in another
• Dip the eggplant slices in liquid
• then dredge in wheat germ
• Bake on oiled tray for 20-30 minutes until eggplant is crisp on outside

Cucumber-Only Salad

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Ingredients:

• 1 cucumber
• 4 tablespoons fat-free Italian salad dressing

Steps:

• Peel cucumber and slice
• De-gut center of cucumber to take away seeds and mushy part
• Put cucumber slices in bowl and pour fat free italian dressing on top
• Best if chilled overnight
• but can be eaten right away

Curried Rice Noodles

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Ingredients:

• 1/2 lb rice noodles
• 2 teaspoons curry powder
• 1 teaspoon ground cumin
• 1/2 teaspoon turmeric
• 1/2 teaspoon ground coriander
• 2 tablespoons dry sherry
• 3 tablespoons soy sauce
• 1/4 cup water
• 1 teaspoon sugar
• 1 tablespoon minced garlic
• 1 tablespoon grated fresh gingerroot
• 1 tablespoon vegetable oil
• 1 cup thinly sliced red onion
• 1 cup peeled and julienned carrot
• 1 cup sliced red bell peppers or combination of colors or 1 cup yellow bell pepper or combination of colors
• 4 cups thinly sliced bok choy
• salt and black pepper

Steps:

• Place the noodles in a heatproof bowl and cover them with boiling water
• Cover the bowl and set aside
• Mix together the curry powder cumin turmeric and coriander in a small bowl
• In a separate bowl combine the sherry soy sauce water and sugar and set aside
• In a large nonstick or well-seasoned cast iron skillet combine the garlic ginger and oil and saute on medium heat for about 2 minutes stirring constantly
• Add the red onions and carrots and cook for 3 to 5 minutes stirring often
• Add the bell peppers and continue to cook stirring for about another 4 minutes
• Add the bok choy and dried spice mixture and cook for 1 or 2 minutes
• Pour in the sauce mixture cover and simmer for another 2 minutes or until the bok choy is tender
• Drain the rice noodles which should be softened and add them to the saute
• Stir until hot then season with salt and black pepper to taste
• Serve with lime wedges and your choice of basil cilantro or scallions
• Variations
• For a spicy hot dish add cayenne chili paste or Tabasco to taste or replace the dried spices with 1 or 2 tbsp of Thai curry paste
• Add cayenne with the red onions and carrots; add chili paste Tabasco or Thai curry paste near the end of cooking
• Enjoy

Curry Roast Potatoes

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Ingredients:

• 3 cups potatoes peeled and cut into 2-inch cubes
• 1/2 cup onion thinly sliced
• 1 garlic clove thinly sliced
• 1 tablespoon coconut oil olive corn or canola oil works too
• 2 tablespoons curry paste Patak's Mild
• 1 teaspoon salt

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 375F
• Peel and cube the potatoes
• Bring a pot of water and 1 tsp salt to a boil Carefully submerge potatoes
• and par-boil for 5-7 minutes
• Drain
• In a baking dish mix together the oil
• Pataks Mild Curry Paste
• Coat the drained potatoes
• onions
• and garlic with the curry
• Bake in a pre-heated oven for 30-45 minutes until crisp and golden
• Serve alone or with plain yogurt

Danish Pickled Cucumbers Syltede Agurker

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Ingredients:

• 2 medium cucumbers thinly sliced
• 1/3 cup cider vinegar
• 1/3 cup water
• 2 tablespoons granulated sugar
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1/8 teaspoon pepper
• 1 tablespoon minced dill weed or 1 tablespoon parsley

Steps:

• Place cucumbers in non-reactive bowl Mix vinegar water sugar salt and pepper; pour over cucumbers
• Cover and refrigerate stirring occasionally at least 3 hours
• Drain; sprinkle with dill weed

Dar's Corn, Tomato and Garbanzo Bean Mix

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Ingredients:

• 1 10 ounce tomatoes Rotelli use HOT for a kick
• 1 15 ounce can corn
• 1 10 ounce can garbanzo beans

Steps:

• Rinse out corn and garbanzo beans
• Mix together in medium bowl
• Devour
• Can be served chilled or room temperature

Diabetic Roasted Tomatoes

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Ingredients:

• 4 large plum tomatoes trimmed and halved lengthwise 1 lb
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1/4 teaspoon black pepper

Steps:

• Put oven rack in middle position and preheat oven to 375F
• Arrange tomatoes cut sides up in 1 layer in an 8- to 9-inch glass baking dish and sprinkle with salt and pepper
• Roast until skins are wrinkled and beginning to brown about 30 minutes Keep warm covered with foil until ready to serve

Fermented Giardiniera

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Ingredients:

• 2 cups thinly sliced carrots
• 2 cups thinly sliced red bell peppers
• 1 1/2 cups thinly slice onions
• 2 cups thinly sliced celery
• 4 cups cauliflower florets
• 2 cups thinly sliced green tomatoes
• 2 thinly sliced red jalapenos keep seed for more heat
• 3 long green chili pepperoncini peppers
• 3 -5 garlic cloves peeled and sliced super thin
• fresh thyme sprig
• 2 bay leaves
• 3 tablespoons unrefined salt
• 6 cups filtered mineral water using chlorinated tap water will prevent the beneficial bacteria to grow

Steps:

• Prepare brine by dissolving the salt in water
• Mix all the ingredients except the brine in a large bowl
• Add them to the Fermenting Vessel of choice check description above packing them down as you go
• Fill each jar with the brine leaving 1 -2 inches of headroomthe space at the top between the rim of the jar and the top of the vegetables Weight the vegetables so they are completely submerged in the brine
• Cover the top of the vessel with a lid coffee filter paper towel cheese cloth or tea towel to keep bugs out and odors inches
• Be sure to secure towels with a very tight rubber band or the ring from the canning jars
• Place the jar out of direct light
• Ferment at room temperature 4 days before checking the flavor If you prefer the flavor more sour continue fermenting
• If to your taste transfer the jars to the refrigerator
• Burp the jars once daily to release any built-up gasses the giardiniera does continue to ferment while in the refrigerator
• This doesnt need to be done in my home because we help ourselves to it daily

Flan Sauce

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Ingredients:

• 6 tablespoons brown sugar
• 1/2 cup water
• 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon

Steps:

• In a saucepan dissolve sugar by adding water slowly
• Add cinnamon
• Heat until smooth clear syrup forms
• Serve over flan

Fresh Pineapple Fruit Salad

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Ingredients:

• 1 whole pineapple
• 1 papaya peeled seeded and cut in chunks
• 1/4 lb seedless grapes
• 1 apple peeled cored and cut into chunks
• 1/4 cup pecans
• 1 banana sliced
• 1/4 cup lime juice
• 1 lime quartered as garnish

Steps:

• Cut pineapple lengthwise into quarters
• Cut away and discard core
• Remove pineapple flesh by carefully cutting between it and the outer skin of pineapple to use the shell for a salad bowl
• Cut pineapple into chunks and combine with remaining ingredients except lime wedges in a bowl
• Gently toss and chill if desired
• Serve fruit salad in a pineapple shell topped with lime garnish

Frosty Summer Watermelon Cooler

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Ingredients:

• 2 frozen bananas
• 2 cups seeded watermelon
• 1 cup apple juice

Steps:

• In a blender pour the apple juice and add the frozen bananas
• Add the chunks of watermelon
• Blend on high until the consistency of a drink

Garlic Mushrooms

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Ingredients:

• butter
• 4 flat top mushrooms
• parsley
• 2 garlic cloves

Steps:

• Mix butter parsley and crushed/minced garlic
• Put into flat top mushrooms
• Put mushrooms in preheated oven at 180C
• Cook for 10 minutes basting occasionally or until mushrooms are steeped in melted garlic butter

Gin Fizz

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Ingredients:

• 3 tablespoons gin 2 measures
• 1/2 large lemon juiced
• 1 teaspoon superfine sugar 5 ml
• soda water

Steps:

• Add gin lemon juice and sugar to ice-filled cocktail shaker Shake until the sugar is dissolved
• Prepare a tall frosted narrow glass by filling with ice half-way
• Pour sifted cocktail shaker contents into prepared glass and top up with soda Ideally there should be less soda than the other combined ingredients; however it is a matter of personal taste
• Cheers

Gingered Acorn Squash

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Ingredients:

• 2 medium acorn squash halved and seeded
• 4 tablespoons fresh orange juice
• 1/2 teaspoon ground ginger
• 1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg

Steps:

• Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F 190 degrees C
• Arrange squash halves cut side up in a shallow baking dish Place one tablespoon of orange juice into each cavity
• Sprinkle each one with ginger and nutmeg Cover the dish with aluminum foil
• Bake for 60 to 90 minutes in the preheated oven or until the squash is tender Baking time will depend on the size of the squash
• Remove from the oven discard aluminum foil and let the squash rest for 5 minutes before serving to let the juices settle

Glazed Peaches

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Ingredients:

• 1 cup dried peaches
• 1 cup sugar
• 1/4 cup white corn syrup Karo
• 1/2 teaspoon mace
• 1/2 lemon juice and rind of grated

Steps:

• Wash peaches; cover with boiling water and let stand overnight
• Drain reserving 1/2 cup water
• Bring sugar corn syrup and water to a boil; add mace lemon juice and rind
• Pour over peaches in a baking dish
• Cover and bake at 300F for 2 1/2 hours

Great No-Grate Potato Pancakes

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Ingredients:

• 30 ounces frozen potatoes country style shredded potatoes only potatoes nothing else 0 fat
• 1 small onion peeled and finely chopped
• 2 eggs slightly beaten
• 1/2 cup flour
• 1 teaspoon baking powder
• 1 1/4 teaspoons salt
• vegetable oil for frying

Steps:

• Pour potatoes into large bowl and thaw about 1 hour
• While still very cold add onion and eggs
• stir in eggs until blended
• Stir in baking powder
• flour and salt
• Heat some oil in frying pan over medium heat
• Shape 1/2 cup in hand and place in oil
• pack and shape gently with spatula
• Cook 15 minutes on each side I like to cook mine slowly to ensure potatoes are cooked and evenly browned The less they are moved the less they tend to fall apart Check them gently every 5 minutes When browned evenly carefully flip them
• repack with spatula and cook 15 minutes more
• Drain on paper towel 1 minute
• Transfer to warm serving dish I like to keep mine in the oven set at 200F
• Do several at a time
• dont overcrowd
• you will need to do them in batches
• Serve with sour cream
• applesauce or gravy

Green-Onion and Potato Salad

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Ingredients:

• 6 large potatoes scrubbed
• 1/3 cup oil
• 1/4 cup red wine vinegar
• 1/4 cup water
• 1/4 cup chopped green onion
• 1 pimiento minced
• 1 garlic clove minced
• 1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper
• salt to taste

Steps:

• Boil the potatoes in their jackets When done
• as soon as you can handle them
• peel and slice about 1/4 inch to 1/2 inch thick When I dont have enough time
• I dice the potatoes and cook them on the stove until just done
• While the potatoes are cooking
• mix together all the other ingredients
• Place the sliced potatoes in a bowl Stir together the dressing it will have settled and pour over the hot potatoes With a large spoon
• toss the salad carefully to coat
• Best warm - can be warmed up in the microwave

Grilled Squash and Zucchini

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Ingredients:

• 1 small zucchini
• 1 small squash
• 1 teaspoon Mrs Dash seasoning mix

Steps:

• Slice zucchini and squash into 1/2 slices
• Grill for 3-5 minutes
• I like to use my George Foreman Grill
• Sprinkle with Mrs Dash

Guasanas mexican Fresh Chickpea/garbanzo Snack

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Ingredients:

• 2 cups fresh chickpeas in pods
• 1/3 cup water
• 1/2 teaspoon salt

Steps:

• Wash the chickpeas
• Add the salt to the water
• Heat a cast iron skillet or a griddle
• Pour the salted water onto the skillet
• Put the chickpeas
• still in their pods
• in the steaming water
• Let steam for a few minutes
• until the pods are bright green and a bit tender - test one to see if the chickpea is ready - you can even eat them raw
• so they really dont need to cook much
• Remove all the chickpeas in their pods from the skillet Shell and eat as a healthy snack

Healthy Low-Fat Baked Berry and Fruit Oatmeal

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Ingredients:

• 3 cups quick-cooking oats
• 1 teaspoon baking powder
• 1/4 teaspoon salt
• 1 teaspoon cinnamon
• 1/8 teaspoon grated orange rind
• 1/3 cup chunky applesauce if you only have smooth applesauce use 1/4 applesauce diced apples to make up the rest of the 1/3 c
• finely diced apple to make up the rest of the 1/3 cup
• 1/3 cup chunky mashed banana coarsly mashed so there are still chunks
• 3/8 teaspoon banana extract banana flavour
• 1/3 cup brown sugar
• 1/2 cup egg substitute
• 1 cup skim milk
• 3/4 cup blueberries can be subbed for other berries

Steps:

• Mix all ingredients and pour into a lightly greased 8x8 dish the night before Cover and refridgerate until morning
• Preheat oven to 375
• Bake 30-45 minutes
• Serve topped with extra skim milk maple syrup to sweeten and additional berries

Hootenanny Potatoes and Mushrooms

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Ingredients:

• 1 potato
• mushroom sliced
• cajun seasoning
• 1 teaspoon canola oil
• salt
• pepper

Steps:

• Oil your pan
• cut the potatoes
• either sliced of cubed
• and put them inches Season with Salt and Pepper
• Let sit
• or feel free to keep flipping and moving the potatoes around
• Which ever method you prefer
• is up to you
• Just before the potatoes begin to brown
• add the Cajun Seasoning amount is your preference
• Make sure that all the potatoes are seasoned
• After about another minute
• add the mushrooms
• You can add another amount of cajun seasoning if you want it extra spicy
• After everything is cooked to your liking I sayto your liking because some people like their potatoes cooked longer and some shorter you can remove from your pan
• and enjoy

Hot Quinoa Drink

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Ingredients:

• 1/2 cup uncooked quinoa
• 2 cups soymilk
• 2 apples peeled cored and quartered
• 2 tablespoons packed light brown sugar
• 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract

Steps:

• Place quinoa and 2 cups water in a medium saucepan and bring to a boil Reduce heat to low cover and simmer 15 minutes or until quinoa is tender
• Drain well and return quinoa to saucepan
• Add soymilk apples sugar and cinnamon Bring to a simmer over medium-high heat Reduce heat to medium and simmer 5 minutes
• Transfer mixture to a blender add vanilla and puree until smooth
• Serve hot

Iced Coffee With Ice Coffee Cubes

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Ingredients:

• 64 ounces fresh brewed coffee or however much your coffee pot makes your favorite flavored is good too
• 64 ounces fresh brewed coffee or however much your coffee pot makes same kind as you made the first time
• sugar or Splenda sugar substitute
• cream

Steps:

• Brew regular strength coffee and freeze it in ice cube trays
• Fill tall glasses with the coffee cubes and pour regular strength coffee over them
• Add sugar or cream if desired

Ina Garten's Roasted Vegetable Torte Barefoot Contessa

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Ingredients:

• 2 zucchini cut into 1/4 inch slices
• 1 red onion cut in half lengthwise and sliced
• 1 garlic minced
• olive oil
• kosher salt
• fresh ground pepper
• 2 red bell peppers halved cored and seeded
• 2 yellow bell peppers halved cored and seeded
• 1 eggplant unpeeled cut into 1/4 -inch slices 1 1/2 pounds
• 1/2 cup freshly grated parmesan cheese

Steps:

• Preheat the oven to 400 degrees
• Cook the zucchini onions garlic and 2 tablespoons olive oil in a large saut pan over medium heat for 10 minutes until the zucchini is tender Season with salt and pepper
• Brush the red and yellow peppers and eggplant with olive oil season with salt and pepper and roast on a baking sheet for 30 to 40 minutes until soft but not browned
• In a 6-inch round cake pan place each vegetable in a single overlapping layer sprinkling Parmesan cheese and salt and pepper to taste between each of the layers of vegetables
• Begin with half of the eggplant then layer half of the zucchini and onions then all of the red peppers then all of the yellow peppers then the rest of the zucchini and onions and finally the rest of the eggplant
• Cover the top of the vegetables with a 6-inch round of parchment paper or waxed paper Place a 6-inch flat disk another cake pan or the bottom of a false-bottom tart pan on top and weight it with a heavy jar Place on a plate or baking sheet it will leak and chill completely
• Drain the liquids place on a platter and serve at room temperature

Italian Cabbage amp; Bean Soup

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Ingredients:

• 1 teaspoon olive oil
• 1/2 cup onion chopped
• 1/2 cup celery chopped
• 1/2 cup carrot sliced
• 1 garlic clove minced
• 1 1/2 cups green cabbage shredded
• 1 cup tomatoes diced with liquid
• 1 cup white beans cooked
• 2 1 1/4 ounce packets onion soup mix prepared
• 1 tablespoon parsley chopped
• black pepper freshly ground

Steps:

• Place all ingredients in a large stockpot
• Bring everything to a boil and let boil for 30 minutes or until veggies are done

Jerk Seasoning

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Ingredients:

• 2 teaspoons whole allspice
• 2 teaspoons whole black peppercorns
• 2 tablespoons onions dried minced
• 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon
• 1/2 teaspoon cayenne pepper
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1/2 teaspoon turmeric
• 1 teaspoon sugar
• 2 teaspoons thyme dried

Steps:

• Put allspice and peppercorns in spice grinder
• Grind very coarsely 1 to 2 1-second pulses
• Add all other ingredients and pulse until you have a coarse powder

Jicama-Orange Salad

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Ingredients:

• 1 medium jicama peeled and cut into 1/4-inch strips
• 3 large oranges peeled seeded and sectioned
• 1 medium purple onion thinly sliced and separated into rings
• 1 cup orange juice
• 1/4 cup lime juice
• 1 teaspoon ground coriander
• lettuce leaf
• 1 lime thinly sliced

Steps:

• Combine jicama oranges onion orange juice lime jice and coriander in a bowl Cover and refrigerate for 1 hour
• Spoon salad onto lettuce leaves with a slotted spoon and garnish with lime slices

K'sra -- Moroccan Bread Morocco -- North Africa

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Ingredients:

• 1 1/2 teaspoons active dry yeast
• 3/4 cup warm water divided
• 2 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
• 1/4 teaspoon salt
• 1 teaspoon anise seed
• 1 1/2 teaspoons sesame seeds

Steps:

• In a small container blend together the yeast amp; warm water amp; let set 5-10 minutes
• In a shallow mixing bowl whisk together the flour salt anise seeds amp; sesame seeds then gradually pour in the yeast water stirring to combine well before adding another 1/2 cup of warm water amp; blending it into the flour mixture
• Knead for aout 5 minutes or until the dough is firm amp; elastic
• With lightly floured hands roll dough into a ball before flattening it into a disk about 6 inches wide amp; 1 inch thick amp; placing it on a floured baking sheet Set aside to rise in a warm place for about 1 1/2 hours or until it has doubled in size
• Fifteen minutes before the dough is ready preheat the oven to 400 degrees F
• Bake bread in the preheated oven 45-50 minutes or until the bread sounds hollow when tapped on the bottom
• Set the loaf on a wire rack to cool slightly then serve it warm or at room temperature Freezes well

Kiwi and Pineapple Smoothie

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Ingredients:

• 1 1/2 cups pineapple juice
• 1 tablespoon honey
• 10 kiwi peeled diced
• 2 cups pineapple diced fresh or canned
• 2 bananas frozen

Steps:

• Put all the ingredients in a blender amp; process until smooth
• Pour into two tall glasses amp; ENJOY

Maggie's Stuffed Tomato

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Ingredients:

• 1 medium tomatoes
• 1/4 cucumber seeded and chopped
• 1 tablespoon fresh cilantro chopped
• 2 tablespoons fresh basil chopped
• 1/4 cup cottage cheese low-fat or non-fat are fine
• 1/8 teaspoon salt or to taste
• 1/8 teaspoon black pepper or to taste
• 1/8 teaspoon paprika or to taste

Steps:

• Carefully cut out the middle of the tomato by cutting around the top in a circle and using a spoon to help detach at the bottom so that the tomato is basically hollow and without a top Do not discard removed portion
• Use a spoon to remove any seeds remaining inside the tomato so that the result is not too runny
• and pour out any remaining liquid
• then use a knife to remove any seeds attached to the removed portion
• and then chop that portion into small pieces and set aside
• In a small bowl
• combine all ingredients except for the now hollow tomato
• and spoon the mixture into the tomato If served in a small bowl
• its fine if some overflows
• If desired
• garnish with small sprig of cilantro and another dash of black pepper fresh ground is best or a dash of paprika
• Enjoy

Mango Strawberry Snow Cones

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Ingredients:

• 2 mangoes peeled and chopped
• 1 pint strawberry hulled and sliced
• 1 lime juice of plus
• lime wedge for garnish
• 8 cups ice
• mint leaf for garnish

Steps:

• Put the mangoes and strawberries into a blender or food processor Squeeze in the lime juice and puree
• Crush ice in a food processor or blender until it is very fine
• like snow Pile the crushed ice into dessert dishes; pour the fruit puree over until you cant see any more white
• Alternatively
• you can just blend everything up at the same time
• Garnish with lime wedges and mint; serve immediately

Mirj's Foolproof Microwave Rice - Perfect Every Time

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Ingredients:

• 1 cup rice I like Basmati or Persian
• 2 cups water
• 1 dash salt

Steps:

• Put rice in a micro-safe bowl
• Add water
• Swirl for 2 seconds
• Add salt
• Swirl again
• Cover with vented plastic wrap or a loose plastic cover
• Nuke on high for 12 minutes
• Let rest for 5 minutes
• Dump rice into a strainer and rinse under cold water
• Place in micro-safe serving dish or back in the rinsed out bowl
• add seasonings to taste onion soup mix
• salt and pepper
• hot chilles
• whatever you like in your rice and heat on medium for 5 minutes until it reaches desired serving temperature
• If the rice is going to be part of a salad
• you can use it straight away
• This makes perfect
• every grain separate rice
• every time

No Fat Carrot Raisin Salad

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Ingredients:

• 1/2 cup nonfat yogurt
• 1 1/2 tablespoons honey
• 1 tablespoon lemon juice
• 1/4 teaspoon cinnamon
• 2 cups carrots shredded
• 1/2 cup raisins
• 1/4 cup crushed pineapple drained

Steps:

• Combine yogurt honey cinnamon and lemon juice to make dressing
• Add the rest of the ingredients
• Chill at least 15 minutes

Nonfat Caramel Candy

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Ingredients:

• 2 cups brown sugar
• 2 cups water
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 1 egg white

Steps:

• Melt brown sugar
• until caramelized
• Slowy add in water and continue cooking
• Stir constantly You dont want it to stick
• Stir
• cooking until the soft ball stage
• or 240F
• Next
• slowly pour brown sugar mix into stifly beaten egg white
• Beat continuously
• Add in vanilla extract
• beating until mix is thick enough to drop
• When ready
• drop with small spoonfuls onto wax paper
• Let cool well before eating

Oat Milk

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Ingredients:

• 2 cups oatmeal cooked
• 4 cups water
• 1 banana ripe
• 1 teaspoon vanilla
• 1 pinch salt optional
• artificial sweetener if desired

Steps:

• 1 Place all ingredients in blender and process until smooth about 2-3 minutes
• 2 Chill and shake before using

Orange Glazed Carrots

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Ingredients:

• 4 cups fresh carrots julienned
• 1/3 cup orange juice divided
• 2 tablespoons sugar
• 2 teaspoons cornstarch
• 1/2 teaspoon salt

Steps:

• In a 1 1/2 quart microwave safe dish combine carrots and 1/4 cup orange Cover and microwave on high for 5-6 minutes or until carrots are crisp tender
• Combine the sugar cornstarch salt and remaining orange juice until smooth; stir into carrots Microwave uncovered on high for 2-3 minutes or until sauce has come to a boil and is thickened stirring twice Let stand for 5 minutes before serving

Orange Oatmeal - 3 Ingredients

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Ingredients:

• 1/2 cup peach juice or 1/2 cup your favorite juice
• 1 -2 teaspoon dried cranberries
• 1 28 g packet instant oatmeal flavor of choice try a lower sugar for your health

Steps:

• Heat juice and cranberries in serving microwavable bowl 30 seconds add packet of desired flavored oatmeal and stir
• Cook for 30 more seconds Enjoy

Orzo Stuffed Bell Peppers

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Ingredients:

• 2 cups cooked orzo pasta
• 1 1/4 cups chopped tomatoes
• 1 10 ounce box frozen chopped spinach thawed and drained
• 1/2 cup chopped geen onion
• 3 ounces feta crumbled
• 2 tablespoons chopped of fresh mint
• 1 tablespoon nonfat sour cream
• 4 sweet red peppers

Steps:

• In a medium bowl mix the orzo tomatoes spinach green onions fetamint and sour cream; set aside
• Preheat oven to 350 Coat a 9x9 baking dish with nonstick spray; set aside
• Slice the tops off the peppers Remove and discard the membranes and seeds Stand peppers upright if necessary cut a small slice off the bottom so that they are stable Divde the orzo mixture among the peppers Place upriht in the prepared baking dish
• Bake for 20-25 minutes or until heated through

Oven Dried Grape or Cherry Tomatoes - Aka Sun Dried

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Ingredients:

• 1 lb cherry tomatoes or 1 lb grape tomatoes
• 1 teaspoon kosher salt

Steps:

• Line a baking sheet with foil and spray with cooking spray
• Add one layer of grape or cherry tomatoes sprinkle with salt and fresh herbs if desired
• Roast in a 200 F oven for about 2 hours
• Watch carefully through the oven window Try NOT to open the door as you will let out the heat and increase the cooking time
• Tomatoes vary in size so the time is approximate When they are shriveled and getting dry remove them and allow them to cool A little more moisture will evaporate
• Return to the oven if you feel they need to cook more Note the amount of time so that you have it for future reference
• Store in a loosely sealed zip top bag in the refrigerator for a few days Then seal tightly and store in a cool dark place for up to 6 months

Peach and Roasted Red Pepper Bruschetta

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Ingredients:

• 1 red pepper
• 2 peaches diced
• 1 cup roma tomatoes or 1 cup grape tomatoes diced and seeded
• 1 garlic clove minced
• 1 tablespoon red wine vinegar
• 2 tablespoons chopped fresh basil
• salt freshly ground black pepper
• 1 baguette sliced on the diagonal

Steps:

• Preheat grill to medium-high or broiler Roast red pepper turning often until well blackened Place in a bowl and cover with plastic wrap Leave to cool
• Remove skin stem and seeds from pepper Finely chop the pepper and place in a medium bowl
• Stir in peaches tomatoes garlic vinegar and basil Season with salt and pepper to taste Marinate for 30 minutes before serving or cover and refrigerate for up to 8 hours
• Before serving bring peach mixture to room temperature Lightly toast baguette slices on both sides Spoon peach mixture on top of toasts

Pear Butter

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Ingredients:

• 10 large ripe pears quartered and cored 5 pounds
• 1 cup water
• 2 cups sugar
• 1/2 teaspoon grated orange rind
• 3 tablespoons orange juice
• 1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg

Steps:

• Combine pears and water in a large dutch oven Cover and cook over medium-low heat 40 minutes or until pears are soft stirring occasionally Drain
• Press pears through a sieve or food mill
• Measure 1 quart of the pear puree and combine with remaining ingredients in a Dutch oven
• Cook over medium heat stirring frequently 15 minutes or until mixture thickens Remove from heat; skim off foam
• Quickly pour hot pear mixture into hot sterilized jars leaving 1/4 inch headspace; wipe jar rims Cover at once with lid and metal screw on bands
• Process in boiling water bath 10 minutes

Pineapple Pickle Relish

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Ingredients:

• 20 ounces pineapple chunks in juice drained
• 8 ounces pineapple chunks in juice drained
• 1 cup brown sugar
• 1 cup white sugar
• 1 cinnamon stick
• 1 teaspoon whole cloves
• 3/4 cup apple cider vinegar

Steps:

• Combine brown and white sugars cinnamon stick cloves and apple cider vinegar in a medium saucepan
• Bring to a boil over medium heat and simmer 10 minutes
• Add both cans of drained pineapple chunks Bring to a boil again and cook 10 more minutes
• Put in jars and store in the refrigerator

Pineapple yogurt dessert

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Ingredients:

• 1 1 quart container low-fat plain yogurt plain or vanilla flavoured
• 1 package light vanilla pudding mix not prepared
• 1 20 ounce can crushed pineapple in juice

Steps:

• Mix yogurt and pudding mix
• Add pineapple
• Refrigerate for at least hour

Pineapple, Banana and Coconut Smoothie

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Ingredients:

• 1 whole pineapple peeled cored and roughly chopped
• 2 bananas peeled and roughly chopped
• 1/2 cup coconut milk
• 1/2 apple peeled cored and roughly chopped

Steps:

• Put all the ingredients in a food processor and blend until smooth
• Press through a sieve getting as much pulp through as possible to thicken the smoothie
• Serve over ice and enjoy

Pink Chum-Pagne

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Ingredients:

• 1 teaspoon water
• 1/2 teaspoon caster sugar
• 1 dash pineapple juice
• 1 dash orange juice
• 1/2 cup cranberry juice
• lemonade

Steps:

• Mix the water with the sugar in a jug Stir until sugar is almost disolved
• Add the orange and pineapple juice Stir for 5 seconds
• Add cranberry juice
• Fill to brim with lemonade

Potatoes With Afritude

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Ingredients:

• 5 lbs red potatoes any variety of potato may be used
• 2 ounces olive oil
• 3 teaspoons curry powder
• 2 teaspoons turmeric
• 1 teaspoon garlic powder
• 1 teaspoon paprika
• salt and pepper

Steps:

• Wash potatoes well and cut into wedges
• In a large bowl mix the spices and olive oil
• Add the raw potatoes
• Coat the potatoes with the spice mixture
• Place the potatoes on a baking sheet place in a preheated 350F oven and bake for 30 minutes

Pumpkin Chip Preserves

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Ingredients:

• 5 -5 1/2 lbs pumpkin preferably a cheese or pie pumpkin
• 5 cups sugar
• 2 large lemons juice and zest of minced
• 1 large lemon sliced thin

Steps:

• DAY BEFORE CANNING Cut the pumpkin into large chunks
• discarding the stems
• seeds
• and stringy innards attached to them Pare the skin from the chunks Slice each chunk into pieces 1/2 to 3/4 square
• as evenly as you can Stir to combine the pumpkin pieces in a large glass or ceramic bowl with the sugar
• lemon juice and zest
• and 1/2 cup water Cover and let the mixture sit overnight
• or a few hours longer
• at room temperature It will give off a good bit of liquid
• DAY OF CANNING Prepare 5 or 6 half-pint canning jars by washing thoroughly Place the jars on a rack in a boiling water canner
• but DO NOT add water yet
• Spoon the pumpkin mixture into a large heavy saucepan and bring it to a boil over medium-high heat Reduce the heat to a bare simmer and cook
• covered
• until the pumpkin pieces are quite tender
• but still hold their shape and have become somewhat translucent in a glaze of thick syrup
• about 30 minutes
• As soon as you have reduced the heat for the pumpkin mixture
• fill the canner with water; water should be at least 1 inch above the tops of the jars You may need to add 1 cup of white vinegar if you have hard water in your area Boil the jars for 10 minutes to sterilize It will take about 20--30 minutes for the water to come to a boil Start timing from the time it reaches a good steady boil
• While pumpkin is cooking
• blanch the lemon slices in a small saucepan of boiling water
• just enough to soften them
• and drain Stir the lemon slices into the chips just before removing the preserves from the heat
• Once the jars have sterilized and the pumpkin is ready
• remove jars from canner to a surface covered in heavy towels or layers of newspaper NEVER place hot jars on a bare countertop
• as the difference in temperature could cause jars to shatter Spoon the chips into the hot jars
• leaving at least 1/4-inch head space
• Process the jars in a boiling water canner for 10 minutes Refrigerate jars after opening

Quick and Healthy White Bean Hummus

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Ingredients:

• 1 15 ounce can white beans rinsed and drained
• 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
• 2 tablespoons lemon juice
• 2 tablespoons water use more or less depending on how thick you want your hummus
• 1 teaspoon cumin
• 1/8 teaspoon red pepper flakes

Steps:

• Put all the ingredients into a food processor
• Process until desired consistency and add more water as needed

Quick Gazpacho

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Ingredients:

• 2 cups tomatoes diced
• 2 -3 medium peeled tomatoes additional so the soup won't look sick
• 1 cup any type lettuce chopped
• 1/2 cup cucumber diced
• 1/2 cup red onion diced
• salt and pepper or other seasoning if needed
• miniature crouton for a garnish
• tiny diced cucumber bits for a garnish

Steps:

• First
• you may want to remove any bits of cheese from the salad before blending
• or it may lend an extra zip youll find tasty
• so be your own guide
• Put the leftover salad and additional tomato into a blender and blend until chunky or smooth
• depending upon your taste
• Adjust seasonings
• Cover and chill thoroughly in the refrigerator
• Serve in champagne glasses or small bowls
• Top with croutons and cucumber bits

Quinoa Super Tacos

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Ingredients:

• 1/2 cup quinoa
• 1 8 ounce can refried beans
• 1 roma tomato
• 3 corn tortillas
• 1 dash Tabasco jalapeno sauce
• 3 lime wedges
• 1/4 cup shredded lettuce
• 2 tablespoons queso fresco
• 1 tablespoon fat free sour cream

Steps:

• Cook quinoa as directed on package Quinoa takes about 15 minutes to cook
• so you can prepare the other ingredients in the mean time
• Dice Tomato Heat a pan over medium heat Saute tomato for a few minutes until tender while adding a dash or two more or less depending on your taste of Jalapeno sauce while you saute Remove from heat and pour tomatoes in a small dish Return pan to heat You will use the pan to toast the tortillas
• Heat up refried beans on the stove or in the microwave
• whichever you prefer If you are only making one serving
• I recommend using only 1/2 the can
• Return to warm pan that you had sauteed the tomatoes inches Toast one tortilla at a time for about a minute on each side
• just enough so they are warm By this time
• Quinoa should be done
• Spread out tortillas on a plate Spread a layer of refried beans over each tortilla Next
• spoon a tablespoon or two of quinoa on each tortilla Add a layer of the sauteed tomatoes Squeeze a fresh lime wedge over each Add a dash of salt
• You can add the lettuce
• queso fresco
• and/or sour cream if youd like
• Delicious
• and good for you as well

Raspberry Lemonade

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Ingredients:

• 4 lbs raspberries
• 4 1/2 ounces superfine sugar
• 3 unwaxed lemons juice and zest of
• 1 quart soda water chilled
• ice
• mint leaf

Steps:

• Toss the raspberries in a bowl with sugar and leave for 1 hour
• Blitz the raspberry and sugar mix in a food processor then push the puree through a sieve and discard the pips
• Mix the puree with the finely grated zest and juice of the lemons and add the chilled soda water Taste and add extra sugar if required Serve over ice and decorate with mint leaves

Red Garlic Potatoes

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Ingredients:

• 20 small red potatoes
• 2 tablespoons olive oil
• 1/2 teaspoon garlic salt
• 1/2 teaspoon dill
• salt to taste

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 375F
• Wash and cut potatoes into halves or quarters Try to make them approximately bite-size Put into a mixing bowl
• In a small bowl mix the garlic salt dill and oil
• Toss potatoes in the oil mixture coating evenly
• Line a cookie sheet with tin foil and spray with no stick cooking spray
• Put potatoes on sheet in a single layer
• Bake for 20 minutes and then stir
• Bake for about another 20 minutes checking frequently Cooking time will depend on the size of the potatoes
• Sprinkle with salt before serving

Red-Red Bean Spread

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Ingredients:

• 2 red bell peppers see note in instructions
• 1 15 ounce can kidney beans rinsed and drained
• 2 tablespoons tomato paste
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1/2 teaspoon grated fresh lemon rind
• 1/4 teaspoon fresh ground black pepper
• 1 dash ground red pepper

Steps:

• Preheat broiler
• Cut bell peppers in half lengthwise; discard seeds and membranes
• Place pepper halves skin sides up on a foil-lined baking sheet; flatten with hand
• Broil 10 minutes or until blackened
• Place in a zip-top plastic bag; seal
• Let stand 5 minutes
• Peel and chop
• Place bell peppers and remaining ingredients in a food processor and process until smooth
• You may also use 1 1/2 cups jarred roasted red peppers instead of roasting your own

Roasted Sweet Onions Julia Child

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Ingredients:

• 1 large sweet onion
• 1/2 tablespoon cheese grated
• olive oil to taste or a href=https//wwwgeniuskitchencom/recipe/roasted-garlic-herb-butter-88873Roasted Garlic Herb Butter/a to taste
• salt and pepper
• 1/2 teaspoon fresh rosemary or herbs of choice

Steps:

• Pierce a whole sweet onion in five or six places with a knife or a pointed chop stick
• Put it as is either in a 450 degree oven for 45 minutes this method will caramelizeor in the microwave oven for 5 on high this method is steamed but so quick
• Remove from oven; cut it in half or open it up
• Sprinkle it with grated cheese and olive oil or butter herbs salt and pepper

Rocco's Vegan Chili

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Ingredients:

• 3 tablespoons olive oil
• 2 cups diced onions divided
• 3/4 cup chopped celery
• 3/4 cup chopped carrot
• 3 garlic cloves minced
• 2 cups chopped bell peppers
• 1/2-1 tablespoon chili powder to taste
• 1 tablespoon ground cumin
• 1 28 ounce can chopped tomatoes with liquid
• 3 tablespoons tomato paste
• 1 15 ounce can black beans with liquid
• 1 15 ounce can kidney beans with liquid
• 1 11 ounce can whole kernel corn undrained
• 1 1/2 tablespoons dried oregano
• 1 1/2 tablespoons dried basil
• sea salt to taste
• black pepper to taste
• 1 tablespoon lime juice
• 1/2 cup chopped cilantro
• shredded soy cheese

Steps:

• Heat oil in a large saucepan over medium heat Saut 1-1/2 cups of the onion reserve the other 1/2 cup along with the celery and the carrots until soft
• Stir in the peppers garlic chili powder and cumin Cook about 6 minutes
• Stir in tomatoes tomato paste beans and corn Season with oregano basil salt and pepper
• Bring to a boil and reduce heat to low Cover and simmer for 30 minutes stirring occasionally
• Stir in lime juice and cilantro just before serving Top with the reserved 1/2 cup of chopped onion and soy cheese if using

Salsa Mexicana Fresh Tomato and Chiles

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Ingredients:

• 2 large tomatoes chopped
• 4 jalapenos seeded and chopped
• 2 small white onions chopped
• 2 garlic cloves peeled and minced
• 18 sprigs cilantro chopped
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 2 teaspoons lime juice or 2 teaspoons cider vinegar

Steps:

• Toss tomato jalapeno onion garlic and cilantro together
• Add salt and lime juice or cider vinegar
• Stir and let stand 30 minutes before serving

Savory Organic Golden Beets With Greens

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Ingredients:

• 1 garlic clove
• 2 cups water
• one bunch beet with the tops red or yellow 3 medium sized beets
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1/2 limes or 1/2 lemon

Steps:

• Clean and dice beets
• Clean green tops of beets
• Crush and chop the garlic clove
• Add the beets garlic salt into a HOT fry pan There is no need for oil because you are trying to braise the beets to keep the flavor
• Turn the heat down to medium once the beets start to brown add the water until the beets are soft and can push a fork into them - about 20 minutes The water will evaporate down chop and add the greens and squeeze the lemon or lime into the dish cover and cook on medium heat until wilted Serve right away and enjoy

Simple Blueberry Sandwich

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Ingredients:

• fresh blueberries
• 1 slice soft bread white preferred
• softened butter or margarine
• honey
• cinnamon

Steps:

• If desired toast bread just a little to warm it taking care not to make it stiff
• Spread butter on bread followed by honey cinnamon if using and then blueberries
• Fold up like a taco and enjoy

Simple, Healthy Hummus

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Ingredients:

• 1 15 ounce can garbanzo beans chick peas
• 2 tablespoons lemon juice more for a thinner consistency
• 1 garlic clove
• paprika
• cilantro

Steps:

• Drain and rinse garbanzo beans
• Combine ingredients into food processor or blender
• Add water/lemon juice as needed
• Blend until smooth
• Serve with veggies chips pretzels - whatever you would like Enjoy

Sparkling Lime Christmas Punch

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Ingredients:

• 1 12 ounce can welch's frozen white grape juice
• 1 12 ounce can minute maid frozen limeade concentrate
• 1 2 liter bottle Sprite chilled
• ice cube
• frozen cranberries

Steps:

• Mix frozen juices according to directions on the can add 7 cans water
• Add Sprite to taste
• Serve in punch bowl -- adding ice cubes and frozen cranberries

Spiced Rice With Lentils

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Ingredients:

• 1 cup brown basmati rice
• 1 cup lentils
• 1 medium onion halved and thinly sliced
• 1 tablespoon chopped fresh ginger
• 2 teaspoons chopped garlic
• 1 dried red chili
• 3/4 teaspoon ground turmeric
• salt
• 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice

Steps:

• In large nonstick saucepan saute onion for 2 minutes or until translucent
• Add ginger garlic dried red chile and turmeric Stir fry 1 minute Add rice and lentils Stir gently to mix
• Add boiling water to cover ingredients by 1/2 inch Bring back to boil reduce heat and simmer covered 45-50 minutes or till liquid is absorbed and rice and letils are tender
• Remove mixture from heat and let sit covered about 5 minutes Fluff gently with fork
• Drizzle with lemon juice and garnish with chopped cilantro if desired

Strawberry Compote

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Ingredients:

• 1/4 cup caster sugar
• 150 g strawberries fresh or frozen

Steps:

• Place sugar an 2 tablespoons of cold water in a small saucepan and stir over low heat until sugar dissolves
• Increase heat to high and bring mixture to the boil Cook for 3 minutes or until mixture thickens slightly
• Remove from heat and stir in strawberries Set aside

Sugar Free Lemon Lime quot; Soda Pop quot; for Kids

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Ingredients:

• 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
• 1 tablespoon freshly squeezed lime juice
• 1/4 cup apple juice concentrate plus
• 2 tablespoons apple juice concentrate
• 1 cup club soda
• ice cube

Steps:

• Pour lemon and lime juices into a glass Add apple juice concentrate
• Add club soda and ice Stir

Summertime Melon Smoothie

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Ingredients:

• 2 small honeydew melon peeled seeded and chopped
• 1 cup yogurt
• 2 cups milk
• 2 tablespoons honey
• 2 teaspoons sugar
• ice cube bunch of them

Steps:

• Put all ingredients into blender mix
• Blend less time for thicker fruitier smoothie
• Blend longer and faster fora smoother smoothie
• You may add some cold water if too thick and give it a blend
• Garmish glass by slicing half way through a chunk or thick slice of melon and stick on glass rim
• ENJOY

Super Healthy Hummus

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Ingredients:

• 3 garlic cloves minced more if you like
• 1/4 cup plain low-fat yogurt
• 1 tablespoon lemon juice
• 1 teaspoon olive oil
• 1/4 teaspoon salt
• 1/4 teaspoon paprika
• 1/8 teaspoon pepper
• 1 19 ounce can chickpeas drained and rinsed
• 1 tablespoon fresh parsley chopped

Steps:

• Combine everything in blender or food processor and process until smooth
• The blender gives the best result
• If you need more liquid to make a nice consistency add a bit more yogurt
• Chill
• Serve with pitas or as a veggie dip

Swedish Brown Beans With Pears

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Ingredients:

• 1 1/2 cups swedish brown beans picked and rinsed well or pinto
• 1 cinnamon stick
• 2 teaspoons salt
• 3/4 cup brown sugar
• 1/4 cup cider vinegar
• 3/4 cup dark corn syrup or molasses
• 2 large pears peeled cored and chopped

Steps:

• Place the beans in a large bowl and cover with water
• Soak overnight
• The next day drain and transfer to a large saucepan or stockpot
• Add water again to just cover
• Add cinnamon stick to beans and bring to a boil
• Reduce heat and simmer covered for 45 minutes
• Add salt brown sugar vinegar corn syrup and pears
• Simmer covered for 2-2 hours until beans are tender
• Transfer to serving bowl and serve

Sweet and Sour Peppers with Pasta Bows

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Ingredients:

• 1 red bell pepper
• 1 yellow bell pepper
• 1 orange bell pepper
• 1 clove garlic crushed
• 2 tablespoons capers
• 2 tablespoons raisins
• 1 teaspoon whole grain mustard
• grated lime juice and zest of
• 1 teaspoon honey
• 2 tablespoons chopped cilantro
• 8 ounces bow tie pasta
• salt freshly ground black pepper
• shavings parmesan cheese to serve

Steps:

• Quarter the peppers and remove the stalks and seeds
• Place in boiling water and cook for 10-15 minutes until tender
• Drain and rinse under cold water
• Peel away the skins and and leftover seeds and cut the flesh lengthwise into strips
• Set aside
• Put the garlic capers raisins mustard lime zest and juice honey and cliantro into a bowl
• Season with salt and pepper and whisk together
• Cook the pasta in a large pan of boiling salted water for 10-12 minutes until tender
• Drain thoroughly
• Return pasta to the pan and add the peppers and dressing
• Heat genly on med-low and toss to miss
• Transfer to a warm serving bowl
• Serve with shavings of Parmesan cheese if you like

Sweet Juice Sensation

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Ingredients:

• 1 orange peeled
• 1 apple stem removed
• 1 large carrot topped
• 1 grapefruit peeled
• 1 pears rind and seeds removed or 1/2 cantaloupe rind and seeds removed

Steps:

• Juice apple and carrot then juice the remaining ingredients
• Stir and serve

Sweet Potato Bread

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Ingredients:

• 350 g sweet potatoes
• 500 g strong plain white flour
• 2 teaspoons salt
• 1 1/4 ounce sachet easy-blend dried yeast
• 1 1/2 teaspoons caraway seeds
• fresh ground black pepper
• 175 ml warm water

Steps:

• Peel and dice the potatoes then boil them for about 15 minutes or until tender Drain and then mash thoroughly Leave to cool
• Sift the flour and salt into a bowl then add the yeast caraway seeds and black pepper
• Add the sweet potato and rub it in well
• Add enough water to make a soft dough and knead until smooth and elastic
• Leave the dough in a warm place until doubled in size 1-2 hours
• Knock back the dough on a floured surface and knead again briefly Place in a greased loaf tin and leave to rise again for another 30 minutes
• Preheat the oven to 200C/400F/ gas mark 6 and bake the loaf for 30-35 minutes until the bread is risen golden brown and sounds hollow when tapped underneath

Tamarind Chutney

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Ingredients:

• 2 tablespoons tamarind paste
• 5 tablespoons water
• 1 teaspoon chili powder
• 1/2 teaspoon ground ginger
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1 teaspoon sugar
• cilantro chopped to garnish

Steps:

• Whisk all of the ingredients together and garnish with as much or as little cilantro as you like
• Cover and refrigerate until ready to serve
• This keep well in the fridge
• Enjoy

Tangy Bang'n Mango Salsa

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Ingredients:

• 1 mango peeled with pitt removed chopped
• 4 roma tomatoes chopped
• 1 jalapeno pepper with or without seeds membrane
• 1/2 red onion chopped
• 1/2 cup spinach leaves chopped
• 1/4 cup cilantro minced feel free to cut down I just love cilantro
• 1 -4 garlic clove minced
• 2 teaspoons lemon juice
• 2 teaspoons vinegar
• salt

Steps:

• Add ingredients together and mix Let sit in the refrigerator for at least an hour before serving
• For an eaiser version I put the onion spinach jalapeno cilantro and garlic in the food processor and buzz a few times instead of hand chopping but alway hand chop the tomato and mango since they are the stars

Tomato and Lentil Soup

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Ingredients:

• 1 tablespoon olive oil
• 1 leek thinly sliced
• 1 large carrot quasrtered and thinly sliced
• 1 large onion finely chopped
• 2 cloves garlic finely chopped
• 250 g red lentils
• 1 1/4 liters water
• 350 ml tomato juice
• 1 400 g can chopped tomatoes
• 1/4 teaspoon ground cumin
• 1/4 teaspoon ground coriander
• 1 bay leaf
• salt and pepper
• chopped fresh parsley to garnish

Steps:

• Heat the oil in a large saucepan over medium heat
• Add the leek carrot onion and garlic cover and cook for 4-5 minutes or stirring frequently until the leek and onion are a little softened
• Rinse and drain the lentils picking them over for any foreign matter
• Add the lentils to the pan and stir in the waster juice and tomatoes Add the cumin coriander bayleaf and a large pinch of salt
• Bring to the boil and reduce the heat to a simmer and cook for about 45 minutes or until the vegetables are tender
• you can now puree the soup if you prefer it smoother or leave it as it is
• Season well with salt and pepper before serving
• Garnish each serving with a sprinkling of fresh parsley

Tomato Soup

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Ingredients:

• 5 14 ounce cans diced tomatoes
• 1 medium onion chopped
• 1 garlic clove minced
• 1/2 celery rib chopped
• 1 teaspoon chopped fresh flat-leaf parsley
• 1 teaspoon chopped fresh basil
• 1 bay leaf
• 1/2 tablespoon kosher salt
• 1 tablespoon white sugar
• 1/4 teaspoon fresh ground black pepper

Steps:

• Combine tomatoes onion garlic celery parsley basil and bay leaf in a large pot Bring to a boil reduce to a simmer cover and cook until quite soft 1-2 hours
• Remove bay leaves and puree soup with an immersion blender You can use a food processor or blender but both tend to add air and will make the soup distinctly pink instead of red
• Add salt sugar and pepper Bring to a boil reduce to a simmer and cook uncovered 1-2 hours until thickened

Tri-Color Potatoes With Artichoke Hearts and Feta

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Ingredients:

• 2 lbs baby tricolor potatoes unpeeled sliced into small uniform wedges red white or gold and purple or blue
• 1 tablespoon olive oil
• 1/2 cup thinly sliced onion
• 1 -2 garlic clove minced
• 2 teaspoons lemon juice
• salt and pepper to taste
• 2 14 ounce cans water-packed artichoke hearts drained
• 1 tablespoon capers drained
• 3/4 cup sliced large Spanish olives with pimento
• 4 -6 ounces feta cheese

Steps:

• Boil potato wedges in boiling water for 5 minutes to cook part-way Drain and set aside
• Heat oil in a large nonstick skillet over medium-high heat Add onion and garlic and cook until tender stirring often about 4-5 minutes
• Add lemon juice salt and pepper Stir in artichoke hearts potatoes capers and olives Saute gently until heated through about 5 minutes
• Serve sprinkled with feta cheese

Tweaked Fat Free Italian Dressing

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Ingredients:

• 2 tablespoons fat-free Italian salad dressing
• 1 tablespoon salsa

Steps:

• Mix together and pour onto your salad Mmm

Vegan Pumpkin Pie Smoothie

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Ingredients:

• 1/2 cup canned pumpkin
• 1/2 cup soymilk
• 3 ice cubes
• 1 tablespoon honey

Steps:

• Place all ingredients in a blender and blend for 2-3 minutes
• Enjoy

Vegetable Biryani

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Ingredients:

• 1 tablespoon vegetable oil
• 1 onion diced
• 1 green bell pepper diced
• 8 ounces green beans trimmed and cut into 1-inch pieces
• 1 carrot sliced thin
• 1 teaspoon minced fresh ginger
• 2 garlic cloves minced
• 2 teaspoons garam masala
• 1/2 teaspoon ground turmeric
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1/4 teaspoon cayenne
• 1 1/2 cups basmati rice
• 4 cups water
• 1 1/2 cups cooked kidney beans rinsed and drained
• peanuts
• raisins

Steps:

• Let the oil get heated in a large ovenproof casserole over medium heat
• Add in the onion bell pepper green beans and carrot; stir/saute for about 10 minutes or until soft
• Add in the ginger garlic garam masala turmeric salt and cayenne; cook and stir occasionally for 2 more minutes
• Stir in rice then stir in water
• Cover and bake in a 375 oven for 30 minutes or until the rice and vegetables are tender
• Remove from oven; stir in the kidney beans and replace the lid
• Let stand for 5 minutes
• Serve onto individual plates; garnish with peanuts and raisins if desired

Vegetarian Korma

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Ingredients:

• 2 teaspoons canola oil
• 1 small onion diced
• 1 teaspoon minced fresh ginger or 1/4 teaspoon dried ginger
• 4 garlic cloves minced or 1 teaspoon garlic powder
• 4 carrots cubed
• 2 large russet potatoes cubed
• 1 jalapeno pepper seeded and chopped
• 3 tablespoons crushed cashews
• 4 ounces tomato sauce
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 1 tablespoon curry powder
• 1/2 tablespoon garam masala
• 1/2 green bell pepper chopped
• 1/2 red bell pepper chopped
• 4 ounces skim milk
• 4 ounces half-and-half cream
• 1 bunch cilantro

Steps:

• cook carrots and potatoes in water in the microwave for 10 minutes
• While potatoes amp; carrots are cooking heat oil in a dutch oven or large skillet stir in onions and cook until tender
• Mix in ginger and garlic amp; continue cooking for 1 minute
• Add drained carrots and potatoes to pan along with jalapeno cashews and tomato sauce
• Add seasonings salt curry powder and garam marsala
• Cook and stir occasionally until potatoes are tender 5 minutes or so
• Stir in green and red pepper skim milk and 1/2 and 1/2
• Reduce heat to low cover pan and simmer for 10 minutes
• Garnish with cilantro if you wish and serve with naan

Veggie Pasta With Cheesy Fondue Sauce

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Ingredients:

• 7 ounces dried pasta shapes such as penne
• 7 ounces broccoli spears
• 1 garlic clove finely chopped
• 1 cup dry white wine
• 3 teaspoons cornstarch
• 7 ounces emmenthaler cheese grated or a similar swiss cheese
• 1 tablespoon olive oil
• 9 ounces cherry tomatoes washed
• salt
• fresh ground black pepper
• garlic bread to serve

Steps:

• Bring a large pan of water to the boil add the pasta and cook according to pack instructions Trim the broccoli cut into shorter lengths if desired and add to the pasta pan 5 minutes before the end of the cooking time
• Meanwhile put the garlic and wine in another pan and bring gently to the boil Blend the cornstarch to a smooth paste with 1 tbsp cold water
• With the wine over a very gentle heat add the cheese a little at a time stirring until each batch is melted This will take a few minutes Stir in the cornstarch paste and cook gently for 4-5 minutes or until the mixture is smooth and creamy You may need to add a little more wine to get a smooth consistency Add pepper then taste and add salt if necessary Keep warm over a very low heat
• Heat the oil in a frying pan add the tomatoes and cook over a fairly high heat until starting to soften
• Drain the pasta and broccoli toss with the tomatoes and tip into a warm serving dish Pour the cheese sauce over the top and serve with hot garlic bread

Winter Fruit Salad

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Ingredients:

• 1 10 ounce can canned pineapple chunks
• 1 10 ounce can apricots cut in quarters
• 1 tablespoon sugar
• 1 tablespoon red currant jam or 1 tablespoon jelly
• 2 oranges or 10 ounces mandarin oranges
• 2 bananas
• 1 lemons juice of or 1 lemon juice of

Steps:

• Drain the juice from the pineapple and apricots into a small saucepan and add sugar and jam or jelly and simmer so it thickens slightly to make syrup
• Cut oranges into small sections removing all the white pith
• Slice bananas thinly and mix all fruits together in a bowl
• Squeeze lemon juice over fruit
• Pour syrup over fruit and gently mix

Yellow Salsa Rice

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Ingredients:

• 1 14 ounce can vegetable broth
• 1/2 teaspoon ground turmeric
• 1 cup long grain rice
• 1/4 cup prepared salsa
• 1 medium tomatoes chopped
• salt and pepper
• cilantro to garnish

Steps:

• Heat broth and turmeric to boiling in a medium saucepan; stir in rice and salsa
• Reduce heat and simmer covered until rice is tender and liquid is absorbed 20-25 minutes; stir in tomato during last 5 minutes of cooking
• Season to taste with salt and pepper Serve garnished with cilantro