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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 [...]

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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 [...]

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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 [...]

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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 [...]

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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 [...]

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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 [...]

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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 [...]

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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 [...]

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