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    2 Granny Smith green apples, peeled and cored Olive oil spray 3 TB organic butter, divided 2 TB extra virgin olive oil 1 small butternut squash, peeled and cut into 1-inch pieces 1 small yellow onion, chopped 1 large stalk celery, chopped 2 cups mushrooms, cleaned and cut into quarters Sea salt to [...]

      Ingredients: 2 cups thinly sliced sweet potatoes (1 large)1 cup sliced carrots½ cup orange juice1 tsp. orange peel, grated1 tsp. lemon juice1 tsp. cornstarch1 Tbsp. water2 Tbsp. slivered almonds or pecan pieces Boil or steam sweet potatoes and carrots until tender throughout. When they are almost finished cooking, heat orange juice to [...]

3 ripe Hass avocados, pitted and peeled 2 tablespoons fresh lime juice ¼ cup sour cream ¼ tsp ground cumin 3 dashes Tabasco sauce (I really like the new Chipotle flavor!) Salt and freshly ground pepper to taste 3 ripe plum tomatoes seeded and cut into ¼ inch and diced ¼ cup diced red onion [...]

Whether you serve this delicious dip at room temperature or right from the oven, it lacks only a basket of crispy tortilla chips.  (serves   1 can (16 ounce) Refried beans 1 ½ cups Guacamole (see below for recipe) 1 ½ cups low-fat sour cream ½ tsp garlic powder ¼ tsp. Ground cumin Salt and [...]

6 medium-sized carrots1 small beet (wash well)3 large tomatoes1 bag baby spinach1/4 head fresh cabbage1 red bell pepper1 green bell pepper3 stalks celery1/4 sweet onion1/2 clove garlic or less if you don't care for garlicKale leaves or Swiss Chard (a little goes a long way so be careful) Chili pepper and salt to taste Run [...]

Ingredients: Small Red Potatoes (as many as your family may need!) Olive oil Fresh dill Italian herbs Sea Salt Garlic powder   Directions: Clean and cut potatoes into thirds or quarters and place in an oven-friendly casserole dish.  Drizzle on some olive oil, fresh dill, herbs and sea salt and mix well.  Bake in a [...]

1 pound (2-3 large handfuls) fresh green beans, washed, trimmed, and cut in half1 medium onion, cut in half and then sliced into thin strips1/3 cup water or vegetable broth 1 tablespoon naturally brewed soy sauce1 tablespoon rice vinegar Steam green beans until tender – around 8-12 minutes. While green beans are steaming, cook onion [...]

1 TB Organic Extra Virgin Olive Oil 1 large onion, diced 4 garlic cloves, minced 1 large red bell pepper, diced 1 medium zucchini, halved lengthwise and thinly sliced crosswise into half-rounds 6 oz green beans, halved lengthwise 2 cups cherry tomatoes 1/2 cup chopped fresh basil 1 can (19 oz) white beans, rinsed and [...]

1 pound (2-3 large handfuls) fresh green beans, washed, trimmed, and cut in half1 medium onion, cut in half and then sliced into thin strips1/3 cup water or vegetable broth 1 tablespoon naturally brewed soy sauce or tamari1 tablespoon rice vinegar Steam green beans until tender – around 8-12 minutes. While green beans are steaming, [...]