Brilliantly orange and velvety smooth, tart and sweet with a hint of smoky spice, this is a stunning soup. Try it for your next dinner party.
2 teaspoons canola oil
1 yellow onion, roughly chopped
4 - 5 cloves of garlic, peeled and crushed
1 quart safe chicken or vegetable broth
3 sweet potatoes, peeled and chopped into 1-inch cubes
1/2 teaspoon [...]
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I brought this along to the school picnic this fall and came home with an empty bowl. (Part of that may be due to the fact that I couldn’t stop eating it.)
Taco Salad
1 5-oz clamshell mixed baby greens
1 cup pinto beans, drained and rinsed
2 carrots, diced
1 medium red pepper, chopped
1 medium green pepper, chopped
(optional: 1/2 avocado, [...]
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2 teaspoons safe chili powder
1/2 teaspoon cumin
1/2 teaspoon sugar
juice of one lime
2 boneless skinless chicken breasts, cubed
2 tablesponns canola oil
1 red onion, sliced
2 cloves garlic, minced
1 red pepper, sliced
1 green pepper, sliced
Place chicken, cumin, sugar, chili powder, and lime juice in large ziplock bag. Close and place in fridge for 30 minutes to one hour.
Heat [...]
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This salad is a wonderful addition to a summer barbeque. It can also be used as a salsa – spoon over grilled chicken, or serve a bowl with some tortilla chips for your guests to dip.
Juice of 1 lime
2 tablespoons olive oil
2 cloves garlic, minced
½ teaspoon cayenne pepper
1 can black beans, drained and rinsed
1 cup [...]
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Fresh corn tortillas (four or more per person)
Several filling options from the below list
Preheat the oven to 400 degrees. Place corn tortillas directly on oven racks. Bake for 2 to 3 minutes until they are hardened. Remove from oven.
Allow guests to assemble their own towers with layers of fillings from the above list. Use [...]
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Taco filling
1 pound ground chicken or turkey
3 cloves garlic
1 can pinto beans
½ box Pomi chopped tomatoes
1 teaspoon cumin
1 teaspoon chili powder (get recipe!)
½ teaspoon salt
Sautee chicken or turkey in large skillet over medium heat. Add garlic and stir, cooking for 30 seconds. Add cumin, chili powder, and salt and cook for another 30 seconds. [...]
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A great way to use up leftover rice. This recipe comes together in less than twenty minutes, making it perfect for a rushed weeknight dinner. Serve with refried beans.
1 tablespoon canola oil
½ red onion, sliced into thin half moons
2 cloves garlic, minced
2 boneless skinless chicken breasts, chopped into one-inch pieces
½ teaspoon cumin
1 – 1 [...]
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This is the first soup my daughter ever ate. Her allergies caused her to have a texture aversion to any food she considered “wet.” At 2 ½, she tried this soup, loved it, and asked for it at every meal for several days. I was amazed and pleased, since it is simple to throw together [...]
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1 tablespoon olive oil
3 cloves garlic, coarsely chopped
1 15-ounce can black beans, drained and rinsed
Juice of one lime
1/3 cup coarsely chopped fresh cilantro
Salt to taste
Place all ingredients in food processor. Pulse and blend until mixture becomes a smooth paste. Taste and adjust seasonings. Serve at room temperature or chilled with tortilla chips or fresh veggies. [...]
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