Raspberry Pineapple Smoothie

1 cup frozen raspberries 3/4 cup frozen pineapple chunks 1 frozen banana 3/4 cup milk Put all ingredients in a blender and blend on high for 45 seconds or until well blended. Serve immediately.

Strawberry Banana Smoothie

1 banana, very ripe, frozen ½ cup milk ½ cup yogurt 1-½ cups (about 8 medium) strawberries, hulled, frozen 1 teaspoon honey ½ teaspoon vanilla extract Put all ingredients in a blender and blend on high for 45 seconds or…

Creamy Harissa Sauce

¼ cup tahini ¼ cup lemon juice 1 tablespoon maple syrup 2 teaspoons harissa pepper sauce Mix all ingredients together. Can be served cold, but if serving over hot food, warm the sauce first in the microwave or on the…

Sesame Bars (Greek Pasteli)

7 ounces (about 1 ½ cups) sesame seeds 7 ounces (about ½ cup plus 1 tablespoon) honey Toast the sesame seeds: spread them evenly in a thin layer onto two large baking sheets and bake them in the oven at…

Sauteed Arugula or Spinach

5 ounces arugula and/or spinach 2 small or 1 large garlic clove, minced 2 tablespoons pine nuts 2 tablespoons olive oil 2 tablespoons lemon juice salt, pepper to taste On medium, heat the oil in a skillet. Add the garlic…

Ultimate Chicken Thighs

4 bone-in, skin-on chicken thighs You can add a dry rub* to the thighs but no marinade. Preheat oven to 350°F. Place a large cast iron pan on the stovetop. Add a very small amount of cooking oil, just enough…

Cranberry Lentil and Quinoa Salad

1 cup dried French Green (Puy) Lentils 1-3/4 cups water 1 cup quinoa 1-1/2 cups water ½ cup chopped pecans, toasted ½ cup crumbled feta cheese* chopped fresh tomatoes or halved cherry or grape tomatoes* Dressing: 6 tablespoons lemon juice…

Lemon Curd

3 large eggs 1/2 cup freshly squeezed lemon juice 1/2 cup granulated sugar zest of 3-4 lemons 1/4 cup butter, unsalted 1/8 teaspoon salt Place the sugar in a medium sized pot, and over it zest the lemons. Rub the…

Vegetarian Meatballs

1/2 cup uncooked white quinoa 1 cup water 1-1/2 teaspoons kosher salt, divided 4 cups riced cauliflower (12-ounce package) 1/2 cup olive oil, divided 8 ounces sliced fresh shiitake mushrooms (about 4 cups) 1 medium shallot, finely chopped (about 1/4…

Purple Sweet Potato Smoothie

½ cooked then frozen purple sweet potato ½ cup frozen strawberries ¼ cup frozen cranberries 3 pitted medjool dates 1 cup milk ¼-inch piece of turmeric root ¼ teaspoon pumpkin pie spice Dash of cardamom ¾ teaspoon matcha (optional, contains…

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