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Fresh Mint and Tzatziki
A big bunch of fresh mint from my garden means it’s time to whip up a batch of tzatziki. Tzatziki SauceServe this Greek yogurt sauce with lamb chops, seafood, poultry, or as a dip for fresh veggies....
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Oatmeal Cookies
A versatile family favorite – and the whole grain oats are an added bonus. Add raisins, chocolate chips, dried cranberries or butterscotch chips. Make a gluten free version with certified GF rolled...
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Rosemary-Citrus Sea Salt
A huge rosemary plant is still flourishing in my garden. Before the winter weather sets in I want to put it to good use …. and make a delicious homemade gift at the same time. Rosemary-Citrus Sea...
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Immunity Soup (aka Roasted Turnip & Turmeric Soup)
I absolutely love recipes created out of what I have around the kitchen. This soup was inspired by turnips from my CSA and the remaining butternut squash from my garden. My oldest daughter was home...
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Apple Cinnamon Crostada
Swap this version for a traditional apple pie recipe and save 165 calories per serving! Serves: 6Crust:1 cup unbleached all-purpose flour½ teaspoon kosher salt1 teaspoon sugar6 tablespoons cold...
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Sipping Holiday Happiness: White Hot Chocolate
Hot chocolate is in high demand after my kids come in from playing in the snow. Instead of reaching for packets of processed junk, I’ve partnered with fairlife ultra-filtered milk to create a...
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Healthy Snack: Mango Fruit Leather
An amazing snack for any seasonal fruit! Fruit Leather – kids and adults LOVE, LOVE, LOVE this recipe. Mango Fruit Leather 2 cups chopped fresh mango Juice of 1/2 a lime2 tablespoons sugar 2...
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Mango Coleslaw
Kick off summertime with this light and fresh spin on a classic picnic salad. The vinegar-based dressing slashes fat and calories and highlights the flavors and textures of the nutrient-filled fruits...
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Lightened Up Strawberry Scones with Rhubarb Glaze
This family can’t get enough strawberries! Here’s fantastic way to enjoy 2 seasonal delights – for a lot less fat and calories.Makes 24 sconesFor the scones2 cups all purpose flour¼ cup granulated...
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The Ultimate Broccoli Salad
June is National Dairy Month and Chobani is helping me celebrate! Getting in the recommended 3 servings of dairy per day may seem tricky so here are 5 delicious ways to help your family get more...
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Red, White and Blue: July 4th Layered Ice Pops
A festive, colorful, and healthy way to beat the heat this Independence day! These layered ice pops use antioxidant-rich berries, melon, banana and coconut to create an edible version of those...
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Garden Fresh: Baked Stuffed Zucchini
Stuffed Zucchini A deliciously easy main course featuring this garden fresh favorite! Looking for something new to do with all that zucchini? Here you go!Baked Stuffed ZucchiniServes 41 large zucchini...
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Cilantro-Arugula Chimichurri
Chimichurri is a popular herb-based condiment with Argentinian roots. This version was inspired by last week’s CSA – most of the ingredients came right from the box and into the food processor. Serve...
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The Reduce Food Waste Challenge
I really try but we still end up wasting a lot of food in my house. Last week I challenged myself to reduce food waste and clear out all the perfectly good food I wasn’t using. I spent $80 on...
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Pickled Cherry Tomatoes
When sauce and salsa recipes have been exhausted and there’s still copious amounts of tomatoes from the garden. Pickled. Cherry. Tomatoes.Pickled Cherry TomatoesMakes 1 quart2 pints cherry tomatoes1...
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Tangerine-Tarragon Vinaigrette
A simple dressing for any salad or sliced veggies sticks.Makes about 1 cup2 tablespoons freshly squeezed tangerine juice2 tablespoons rice vinegar1 small glove garlic, left whole1 teaspoon Dijon...
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The Death of My Fancy Fridge (and a recipe for IceBox Cake)
Back in April 2012 I spent over $3000 on a fridge. My fancy GE Profile bottom drawer freezer showed up in all its glory – actually no, with a dent in the door but I was willing to overlook it. A new...
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Holiday Kale Salad
This salad tastes better the longer it sits. Make it ahead (dressing and all) and store in the fridge. Allow to come to room temperature before serving.Serves 64 ounces bacon, chopped¼ cup extra virgin...
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Apple Cinnamon Crostada
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Sheet Pan Sesame-Ginger Shrimp with Carrot Noodles
This 10-minute meal will save you on a busy weeknight. Serve solo or with along with brown rice or rice pasta.Serves: 41 pound large shrimp, peeled and deveined 12 oz sugar snap peas4 large carrots,...
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