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pasta primavera

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cookware

stainless steel large pot

large mixing bowl

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ingredients

1/2 pound whole wheat pasta 

1 cup kalamata olives, pitted and halved

1 plum tomato, seeded and chopped

sea salt to taste

fresh ground pepper to taste

2 teaspoons oregano

2 garlic cloves, minced

2 cups fresh broccoli

2 cups fresh cauliflower 

1 cup carrots, peeled and  sliced (1/4 -inch thick)

4 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil

2  tablespoons

1 tablespoon fresh lime juice

3 tablespoons grated parmesan cheese

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cooking instructions

bring pot of salted water to a boil

add pasta snd cook until aldente (tender but firm)

add carrots, cauliflower, and broccoli

cook for two minutes until vegetables are brightly colored

drain pasta and veggies in colander

place all ingredients in bowl

mix all ingredients thoroughly

refrigerate for 10 minutes

buon appetito

 

 

 

avocado salsa

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cookware

large mixing bowl

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ingredients

1 pound ripe tomatoes, finely diced

1 jalapeno peppers, minced

1 ripe avocado, peeled, pitted, diced

1 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil

1/2 small red onion, minced

3 teaspoons fresh lime juice

1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper 

sea salt to taste

freshly ground pepper to taste

1/2 cup chopped cilantro

1 pound ripe tomatoes, finely diced

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cooking instructions

in bowl, mix all ingredients

let stand for 15 minutes

buen apetito

 

 

 

smoked tomato and asparagus

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cookware

stove top

large mixing bowl

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ingredients

2 large plum tomatoes

1 pound asparagus, lightly steamed

2 garlic cloves, minced

sea salt to taste

freshly ground pepper to taste

1 teaspoon minced jalapeno pepper

1 red pepper julienne

1/2 teaspoon oregano

1/4 teaspoon cumin

1/4 teaspoon coriander

1 tablespoon fresh lime juice

1/4 teaspoon thyme

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cooking instructions

place tomatoes directly over a high gas flame until skin becomes partially charred, blistered, and loose

let stand until it cools

gently peel off the skin

core and chop roughly

in bowl, combine all of the ingredients

mix well

let stand for 10  minutes

enjoy

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hummus

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cookware

pressure cooker

food processor

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ingredients

1 cup dried garbanzo beans (chick peas)

1/4 tahini (sesame seed paste)

3 tablespoons flax seed oil

1 teaspoon olive oil

1/2 teaspoon cayenne pepper

sea salt to taste

3 garlic gloves, minced

1 teaspoon ground cumin

3 tablespoons freshly squeezed lemon juice

2 tablespoons water

1 tablespoon parsley

4 cups water

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cooking instructions

soak dry garbanzo beans overnight with a pinch sea salt

drain and rinse beans thoroughly

put beans, water, and olive oil in pressure cooker and cover

cook on medium heat for 30 minutes or until desired tenderness

let stand until room temperature

in food processor place beans, cayenne, salt, garlic, cumin, flax oil, parsley, lemon juice, tahini, and water

blend and add water until mixture turns to a smooth paste

enjoy

  

  

  

  

 

jicama slaw

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cookware

mixing bowls

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ingredients

1 1/2 cups jicama (mexican potato), peeled, julienne

1 cup shredded napa cabbage, shredded

1 cup english cucumber, julienne

1/4 cup fresh cilantro, chopped

1 teaspoon fresh ginger, shredded

1 teaspoon chili powder

sea salt to taste

freshly ground black pepper to taste

1 teaspoon red pepper flakes

3 tablespoons fresh lime juice

1/2 cup red bell pepper, julienne

1 garlic glove, pressed

4 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil

1/2 cup carrots, julienne

1 yellow pepper, julienne

1/2 cup red onion, shredded

4 tablespoons of rice wine vinegar

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instructions

in a large bowl mix jicama, cabbage, cucumber, red bell pepper, ginger, carrots, yellow pepper,

 red onion, and cilantro and toss

 in small bowl mix chili powder, salt, pepper, red pepper flakes, lime juice, garlic, olive oil, and rice wine vinegar    

  pour dressing over slaw and let stand for 20 minutes, occasionally stirring 3-4 times before serving 

  buen apetito

       

 

 

  

  

  

  

savory black beans    

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cookware

                                   pressure cooker                                  

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ingredients

2 cups dried black beans

8 cups water

8 cloves of garlic

4 tablespoons chopped cilantro

2 tablespoons olive oil

sea salt to taste

freshly ground pepper to taste

1 medium chopped red onion

2 teaspoons  ground cumin

1 teaspoon coriander

1/2 teaspoon cayenne

1 tablespoon chili powder

1 large diced tomato

1/2 cup fresh corn (optional)

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cooking instructions

rinse beans throughly and remove stones

place all items in pressure cooker and cover

cook on low heat for 45 minutes or until desired tenderness

let stand for one hour

buen apetito

 

 

 

  

 

 

lemon herbed chicken                                                

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cookware                                                    

stainless steel skillet   

baking dish

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ingredients                                                                           

4 organic or natural chicken breasts, butterflied

3 tablespoons of olive oil                              

3 tablespoons of fresh minced garlic  

4 tablespoons of freshly squeezed lemon juice

1/2 teaspoon of organic lemon zest

1 tablespoon fresh chopped rosemary

1 tablespoon fresh chopped basil
1 tablespoon fresh chopped oregano

sea salt to taste

freshly ground black pepper to taste

1/3 cup of organic chicken stock

3/4 cup of minced sweet onion                  

2 teaspoons arrowroot                                                                                                                        

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cooking instructions

preheat oven to 450 degrees C

pour ingredients into glass bowl except chicken breasts, arrowroot, and chicken stock

mix ingredients

place chicken breasts in bowl and cover both sides with mixture 

marinate for one hour in refrigerator

remove chicken from marinade (dont discard contents)

in skillet, heat olive oil and saute chicken on both sides for two minutes

remove chicken from skillet 

place chicken in baking dish and pour marinade over chicken

in separate bowl mix chicken stock and arrow root

pour arrow root mixture over chicken and cover

place chicken in oven for 20 minutes

remove chicken from oven

let stand for 15 minutes

enjoy

 

 

                                                                                  

  

succulent shrimp scampi

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cookware

pyroceram casserole dish

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ingredients

1 1/2 fresh white medium sized shrimp, deveined, shelled

1 tablespoon organic sweet unsalted butter

sea salt to taste

freshly ground black pepper to taste

1/4 cup of extra virgin olive oil

1 1/2 tablespoons of freshly squeezed lemon juice 

3 tablespoons of minced garlic

2 tablespoons of minced onion (yellow) 

1 cup of minced parsley

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cooking instructions

preheat oven to 375 degrees C

pour all of the ingredients into casserole dish except parsley

mix ingredients thoroughly

arrange shrimp flat across bottom of dish

completely cover shrimp with parsley

cover casserole dish with glass lid

place dish in oven for 15-20 minutes or until shrimp is pink and juice is opaque

let stand for 10 minutes

buon appetito