Recipes

Edamame Hummus (Asian adaptation)

Save yourself the hassle and use frozen edamame already removed from the shell. Be sure to read the label. Look for organic or non-GMO soybeans. Make this in a blender. Use edamame hummus the same way you would use any hummus.

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CHIMICHURRI (Argentina)

This South American classic is the ideal condiment for almost any savory dish, especially black beans, beef, chicken, fish, tofu, whole grains, and baked potatoes (including sweet potatoes).

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Macadamia Pesto

This versatile pesto is perfect for pizza, pasta, crostini, soup topping, or as a base for dips and dressings. Instead of macadamia nuts, feel free to substitute walnuts, pine nuts, or toasted almond slices. Use any variety of basil.

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Tzatziki

This simple probiotic sauce is a delicious accompaniment to grilled meats, vegetables, dolmas (stuffed grape leaves), pita, and crudité. Be sure to use unflavored full-fat Greek yogurt (not “Greek-style”) if possible. Avoid yogurt with corn starch (modified food starch) or gelatin, as the finished product will be compromised. Use only Japanese or English cucumber, because the peel is thinner and unwaxed, and seeds are small.

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CONCHIGLIONI CON RICOTTA AL SUGO ARRABBIATA

CONCHIGLIONI CON RICOTTA AL SUGO ARRABBIATA

This recipe is pretty and satisfying enough to entertain with, yet easy enough to whip up on a weeknight.  This was one of my favorite childhood dishes with the creamy delicious cheese sauce enveloping the shells, topped with a flavorful zesty tomato sauce. Serve alongside a simple garden salad with a classic Extra Virgin Olive Oil & Balsamic dressing.

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Green Salad with Berries  

Refreshing, easy, and highly nutritious, this delicious salad has endless variations. The recommended ratio is 6 parts greens to 1 part berries, with a generous handful of herbs and nuts tossed in.

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Tabbouleh

Nutty-tasting bulgur (pre-cooked, dried, cracked wheat) combines with tomatoes, cucumbers and herbs to create this simple, refreshing salad. Dressed with lemon juice and extra virgin olive oil, this version features fresh mint leaves. Feel free to add handfuls of fresh basil, flat-leaf parsley, cilantro, or whatever herbs you like. To make this an entree, add chickpeas. Cooked quinoa may be substituted for bulgur.

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Kale-Chard Salad

A delicious source of calcium and folic acid, this beautiful salad is a great way to happily introduce kale and chard to your friends and family. “Massaging" the dressing into the kale and chard tenderizes the greens and brings out their brilliant color. You will be amazed at how much this salad shrinks after the dressing is added! This salad takes some effort, so you may want to enlist help with the de-leafing and massaging, (Kids think this is fun!) This salad keeps for five days in the refrigerator.

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Confetti Salad

This hearty, festive salad is a feast for the eyes and the palate. Always use fresh-squeezed lime juice! (The bottled stuff will ruin this.) Ingredient amounts and proportions can be adjusted to your personal taste. This is a great make-ahead salad for potlucks and picnics.

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Insalata Perfetta

Literally "perfect salad", this salad starts with a variety of fresh spring lettuces and greens and is dressed with extra virgin olive oil and good vinegars. (In Italy there is no such thing as "Italian Dressing".)

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