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Grilled whole chicken with mustard-date barbecue sauce

Nothing says summer like barbecued chicken on the grill! Pin It

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Posted in Main dishes, Recipes, Sauces Seasonings Condiments on 16 July, 2013 – 6:54 pm Tagged , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , | Comments (5)

Try plantains for starch variety

When cruising the produce aisle, do you tend to be oblivious to the oversize-banana-like plantains? I did until recently, Pin […]

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Posted in Appetizers, Desserts & Snacks, Sides on 9 July, 2013 – 4:49 pm Tagged , , , , , , , , , , , , , , | Comments (4)

Avocado mayonnaise (no-egg!)

For anyone who loves mayonnaise but can’t tolerate eggs, here is an easy recipe for mayonnaise made with avocado. It’s […]

Posted in Dressings & Dips, Recipes, Sauces Seasonings Condiments on 9 July, 2013 – 3:52 pm Tagged , , , , , , , , , , , | Comments (4)

Strawberry salsa two ways

You’re familiar with fresh, sweet strawberries for dessert, but did you know they pair nicely with savory dishes? Pin It

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Posted in Appetizers, Recipes, Sauces Seasonings Condiments on 5 July, 2013 – 11:17 am Tagged , , , , , , , , , , , , , , | Comments (4)

A simple recipe for a shortcut herb blend

A prepared herbal blend like  poultry seasoning or Italian seasoning can be a convenient time-saver over trying to mix individual […]

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Posted in Recipes, Sauces Seasonings Condiments on 26 June, 2013 – 9:31 pm Tagged , , , , , , | Comments (0)

Mexican soup interpreted for summer: posole salad

When my first CSA (community-supported agriculture) delivery included radishes and oregano, I thought of posole. Pin It

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Posted in Main dishes, Recipes, Salads on 18 June, 2013 – 6:56 pm Tagged , , , , , , , , , | Comments (4)

Fizzy low-sugar beverages for summer, and a coconut water ‘cocktail’

If you’re trying to cut back on sugary soda but want a refreshing and fizzy beverage for summer barbecues, there […]

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Posted in Beverages & Smoothies, Recipes on 11 June, 2013 – 2:33 pm Tagged , , , , , , , , , , | Comments (3)

BLT-ranch iceberg wedge—a crunchy treat of a salad

Does iceberg lettuce wrongly have a reputation for being the junk food of the vegetable world? Pin It

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Posted in Appetizers, Dressings & Dips, Recipes, Salads, Sauces Seasonings Condiments on 4 June, 2013 – 8:46 pm Tagged , , , , , , , , , , , | Comments (2)

Dairy-free homemade ranch dressing recipe

This homemade ranch dressing has rich, delicious flavor and is dairy-free. For an even more wonderful dressing, use homemade mayonnaise.

Posted in Dressings & Dips, Recipes, Sauces Seasonings Condiments on 4 June, 2013 – 8:18 pm Tagged , , , , , , , , | Comments (2)

Heighten hydration with flavor-infused water

Do you succeed in getting your recommended 8 glasses of liquids daily? If so, good for you! I don’t— Pin […]

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Posted in Beverages & Smoothies, Recipes on 27 May, 2013 – 3:25 pm Tagged , , , , , , , , , , , | Comments (6)

Dutch oven dinner with lamb, root vegetables, and quince: simple and quite delicious

This simple one-pot dinner has lamb, root vegetables, and quince. Pin It

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Posted in Main dishes, Recipes on 14 May, 2013 – 12:49 pm Tagged , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , | Comments (2)

Favorite homemade mayonnaise has Meyer lemon juice and light olive oil

Some of our most common convenience foods are close (or not-so-close) versions of their homemade counterparts. Pin It

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Posted in Recipes, Sauces Seasonings Condiments on 7 May, 2013 – 10:24 pm Tagged , , , , , , , , , , | Comments (7)