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Baked Parmesan Zucchini Sticks

4 zucchini or another summer squash, quartered lengthwise ½ cup grated parmesan cheese ½ tsp each of dried thyme oregano, basil, and garlic powder Kosher salt and ground pepper, to taste 2 tablespoons olive oil 2 tablespoons chopped parsley leaves Preheat the oven to 350 degrees. Coat […]

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Eggplant Margarita Pizzas

Eggplant Slices Low fat grated mozzarella cheese Tomato paste Garlic powder Italian pizza herbs 1. Panfry eggplant slices and finely chopped onion with a little garlic olive oil until just tender. 2. Spread tomato paste onto slices and season with garlic powder and Italian pizza herbs. Top […]

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Garlicy Parmesan Kale Pasta

• ½ lb. (or one large bunch) kale • ½ lb. (8 oz.) whole wheat angel hair pasta • 2 Tbsp olive oil • 2 Tbsp butter • 2 cloves garlic, minced • salt & pepper • ¼ cup grated Parmesan • pinch red pepper flakes (optional) […]

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Strawberry Butter

½ cup fresh strawberries, diced (make sure they are really sweet and fragrant) 2 sticks real butter, (16 tablespoons) softened ¼ cup powdered sugar In a large bowl cream butter with a hand mixer until whipped and smooth. Stir in powdered sugar. Fold in diced strawberries. Mix […]

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Butter Poached Kohlrabi

3 medium kohlrabi 4 Tbsp unsalted butter or ghee Scant ¼ tsp salt, to taste 1 Tbsp fresh sage or parsley Peel kohlrabi and chop into ½” cubes. Finely chop sage or parsley. Heat butter in a skillet over medium heat. Add kohlrabi and cook, stirring occasionally, […]

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Spicy Napa Cabbage Kimchi

2 heads Napa cabbage 1 1/4 cups sea salt 1 tablespoon fish sauce 5 green onions, chopped 1/2 small white onion, minced 2 cloves garlic, pressed 2 tablespoons white sugar 1 teaspoon ground ginger 5 tablespoons Korean chili powder 1. Cut the cabbages in half lengthwise and […]

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Stir-Fried Snap Peas

2 cups fresh sugar snap peas 2 teaspoons vegetable oil 1/8 teaspoon salt dash ground black pepper 2 cloves garlic, minced 1. Prepare snap peas by cutting off the tips on each end of the pods. 2. Preheat oil in a wok or medium skillet over medium/high […]

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Snow Peas Almondine

• 1 tablespoon unsalted butter • 1/4 cup sliced almonds • 1/2 pound snow peas, trimmed • 2 teaspoons minced shallot • 1 teaspoon fresh lemon juice Melt butter in medium skillet over medium heat. Add almonds and cook until golden and fragrant and butter begins to […]

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Quick Sesame Snow Peas

1 tablespoon sesame oil 1/2 pound fresh snow peas, washed and patted dry Juice of 1 lemon, about 3 tablespoons Coarse kosher salt or flaky salt Freshly ground black pepper Sesame seeds, for garnish (optional) Heat the sesame oil in a large sauté pan until almost smoking. […]

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Crustless Quiche

2 cups sliced asparagus (or a large double handful of Swiss chard or spinach leaves) 1/3 cup chopped onion (green onions are great with lots of green tops) Handful of Hormel real crumbled bacon 1/3 cup chopped red bell pepper 1 cup shredded Cheddar cheese (4 ounces) […]

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