Broccoli Grape Salad

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Ingredients Salad Ingredients: 6 oz bacon chopped, browned 1/4 cup pine nuts toasted (or sunflower seeds) 1 lb broccoli crowns (2 medium heads) cut into small florets 1/2 English cucumber sliced 1 1/2 cups red grapes (seedless), halved 1/4 cup red onion finely chopped Dressing Ingredients: 1/2 cup mayonnaise 1 Tbsp lemon juice or added to taste 1/4 tsp salt or to taste 1/4 tsp black pepper Instructions Brown bacon in a skillet then remove to a plate using a slotted spoon. … Read more

Baked Apples Recipe

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Ingredients For the Baked Apples: 6 medium baking apples * 1/2 cup brown sugar 1 tsp cinnamon 1/8 tsp grated nutmeg 1/3 cup dried cranberries (craisins or raisins) 3 Tbsp unsalted butter 1/4 cup walnuts finely chopped, optional 1 cup hot water To serve (Optional): Unsweetened whipped cream or vanilla ice cream Caramel Sauce Instructions How to Make Stuffed Baked Apples: Preheat oven to 375˚F. In a small bowl, combine 1/2 cup brown … Read more

Ratatouille Recipe

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INGREDIENTS 2 pounds ripe red tomatoes (6 medium or 4 large) 1 medium eggplant (1 pound), diced into ½-inch cubes 1 large red, orange, or yellow bell pepper (about 8 ounces), cut into ¾-inch squares 1 medium-to-large zucchini (about 8 ounces), diced into ½-inch cubes 1 large yellow squash (about 8 ounces), diced into ½-inch cubes 5 tablespoons + 1 teaspoon extra-virgin olive oil, divided ¾ teaspoon fine sea salt, … Read more

Lentil Soup

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INGREDIENTS ¼ cup extra virgin olive oil 1 medium yellow or white onion, chopped 2 carrots, peeled and chopped 4 garlic cloves, pressed or minced 2 teaspoons ground cumin 1 teaspoon curry powder ½ teaspoon dried thyme 1 large can (28 ounces) diced tomatoes, lightly drained 1 cup brown or green lentils, picked over and rinsed 4 cups vegetable broth 2 cups water … Read more

Spaghetti Squash Recipe

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INGREDIENTS 1 spaghetti squash 2 teaspoons extra-virgin olive oil Sprinkle of salt and pepper INSTRUCTIONS To prepare the spaghetti squash, preheat the oven to 400 degrees Fahrenheit and line a large, rimmed baking sheet with parchment paper for easy clean-up. Use a very sharp chef’s knife to cut off the tip-top and very bottom ends of … Read more