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Crunchy Broccoli Salad

Ingredients 8 cups fresh broccoli florets (about 1 pound) 1 bunch green onions, thinly sliced 1/2 cup dried cranberries 3 tablespoons canola oil 3 tablespoons seasoned rice vinegar 2 tablespoons sugar 1/4 cup sunflower kernels 3 bacon strips, cooked and crumbled Directions In a large bowl, combine […]

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Zucchini Pizza Casserole Recipe

TOTAL TIME: Prep: 20 min. Bake: 40 min. YIELD:8 servings 4 cups shredded unpeeled zucchini or spiralized 1/2 teaspoon salt 2 large eggs 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese 2 cups shredded part-skim mozzarella cheese, divided  1 cup shredded cheddar cheese, divided  1 pound ground beef 1/2 cup chopped […]

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Superfood Salad—-Chick-Fil-A Copycat

• 4 cups kale, loosely chopped or torn • 1 bunch broccolini, chopped or broccoli or just kale • 1/2 cup dried cherries ( or cranberries) • Roasted nuts to your taste (walnuts, pecans) • Maple vinaigrette to your taste Maple Vinaigrette Salad Dressing • 1/4 cup extra-virgin olive oil • 1/4 cup pure maple syrup  […]

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Napa (Chinese) Cabbage Picnic Salad

The dressing recipe makes a little more than you will likely need. So, use about 1/2 of it to start, and add more to taste when you dress the salad. This salad recipes scales easily for a potluck or picnic. Prep time: 20 minutes Yield: Serves 4 […]

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Chopped Kale Greek Salad

CHOPPED KALE GREEK SALAD This chopped kale salad is fresh and full of those Greek flavors we all love! TOTAL TIME: 15 MINS GREEK SALAD INGREDIENTS: • 1 large bunch (about 10 ounces) kale leaves, finely chopped • 1 pint cherry or grape tomatoes, halved • 1 cucumber, […]

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WHITE BEAN AND GARLIC SCAPE HUMMUS

YIELD:6 to 8 servings           PREP:15 minutes   INGREDIENTS: 1/3 cup sliced garlic scapes 1 tablespoon lemon juice ½ teaspoon sea salt Ground black pepper (to taste) 1 can (15-ounces) cannellini beans, rinsed and drained ¼ cup olive oil DIRECTIONS: 1. In the bowl […]

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Rhubarb Cheesecake

3 cups rhubarb, 1/2-inch pieces  (I use previously frozen rhubarb if necessary) 1 cup sugar, divided 1 Tbsp. flour 1 prepared graham cracker crust (10-inch)- I substituted 1/2 cup finely chopped pecans for 1/2 cup crumbs. 8 oz. cream cheese, softened 1/2 cup sour cream or Greek […]

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Swiss Chard and Sausage Frittata

  Extra Virgin Olive Oil 1 pound Spicy Italian Sausage (remove from casing) 1 red onion (thinly sliced) 3 cloves garlic (minced)  or use garlic scapes 2 “bunches” Swiss chard 8 eggs Grated pecorino cheese as an optional topping   Preheat oven to 350F In a large […]

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Butternut Turnip Soup

3 tablespoons butter 1 tablespoon olive oil 2 cups cubed butternut squash 2 cups cubed turnips 1 cup thinly sliced celery 1 onion diced 3 cloves garlic minced 1 quart chicken stock (I used chicken broth) 1 bay leaf 1 tablespoon honey 1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper […]

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Cider Glazed Roasted Root Vegetables

6 pounds of mixed vegetables (cleaned and large chopped) Choose from butternut squash, parsnips, turnips, potatoes, carrots, sweet potatoes 3 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil 1 tablespoon chopped fresh thyme 1 tablespoon chopped fresh rosemary 1 1/2 teaspoons kosher salt 3/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper 3 […]

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