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Southwestern Stuffed Peppers
Southwestern Stuffed Peppers Serves 4 Ingredients 1 potato, chopped and cooked 2 long mild chile peppers, such as poblano, Anaheim, or Italian peppers 1 Tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil 1 small onion, chopped 2 handfuls chopped greens, such as spinach, swiss chard, kale, etc. 1 carrot, shredded 1 zucchini, shredded 1 cup mild or medium canned …
Pasta Salad with Vanilla Citrus Vinaigrette
Pasta Salad with Vanilla Citrus Vinaigrette Created by Chef Joe Pastry Serves 4 Ingredients for Pasta Salad 2 cups whole wheat or whole grain pasta citrus segments 1/8 cup onions, chopped 1 cup cherry tomato, quartered ½ cup bell pepper, diced small bunch of fresh herbs Directions for Pasta Salad Cook pasta according to directions. Drain …
Veggie Quesadilla
Veggie Quesadilla Serves 4-6 Ingredients 12 small corn or small (6-inch) whole wheat tortilla 9 ounces low-fat mozzarella cheese, grated (2 cups) 1 teaspoon olive oil 2 cups mixed, diced seasonal veggies (for winter, any combination of: butternut squash, onion, garlic, peas, broccoli, cauliflower, kale, swiss chard, etc.) *Variation: Add a tablespoon of cooked black …
Parsnip and Leek Soup
Parsnip and Leek Soup Created by Carolyn Kates Ingredients 2 Tablespoons olive oil 3 cups chopped leeks, white and light green parts only (from 2 to 3 large leeks), rinsed and drained 1 teaspoon coarse salt; more to taste 1 pound parsnips, peeled, quartered, and cut into 1-inch pieces 6 cups vegetable broth 3 sprigs fresh …
Ranch Quesadilla
Ranch Quesadilla Created by Jesús González Makes 6 Ingredients 6 small corn or whole wheat tortilla (or Handmade Corn Tortillas, see below) 9 ounces low-fat mozzarella cheese, grated 1 teaspoon olive oil 2 cups mixed seasonal veggies, diced (for winter, any combination of butternut squash, onion, garlic, mushrooms, peas or corn kernels) salsa, if desired Directions …
Winter Mac and Cheese
Winter Mac and Cheese Adapted by Chef Tristan Blash Serves 4-6 Ingredients ½ head cauliflower, cut into large dice ½ head of broccoli, cut into large dice ½ cup of peas 1 pound whole wheat pasta 2 Tablespoons butter ¼ cup flour 1½ cups milk 1 cup vegetable broth 2 cups sharp cheddar cheese, shredded 1 Tablespoon …
Three Sisters Corn Muffins
Three Sisters Corn Muffins Created by Kati Christensen Makes 12 Muffins Ingredients 1 cup flour 1 cup cornmeal ½ teaspoon salt 2 teaspoons baking powder 4 Tablespoons honey 2 eggs 1 cup reduced fat milk 4 Tablespoons applesauce 1 bunch cilantro, chopped 1 jalapeño, finely chopped 1 ear of fresh corn (or a ½ cup of …
Zucchini Potato Fritter
Zucchini Potato Fritter with Basil Pesto Aioli and Pickled Bell Peppers Created by Chef Hanis Cavin Ingredients for Zucchini Potato Fritter 1 zucchini, shredded ½ potato, shredded 1 egg ½ cup bread crumbs 1 Tablespoon thyme, minced salt and pepper Directions 1. Mix all ingredients together. Season with salt and pepper to taste. 2. Place …
Vietnamese Spring Rolls
Vietnamese Spring Rolls Created By Chef Sara Polczynski Ingredients for Spring Rolls 8 rice paper skins 1 cup bean sprouts ½ bunch mint leaves 2 carrots, julienned 1 cucumber, julienned ½ bunch basil leaves ½ bunch cilantro Ingredients for Sauce 1/8 cup fish sauce 1/8 cup sugar 1/8 cup fresh lime juice ½ glove garlic, …
Fresh Tomato and Goat Cheese Tart
Fresh Tomato and Goat Cheese Tart Created by Chef Joe Pastry Serves 4-6 Ingredients 1 package of store bought pie crust 4 tomatoes 3 Tablespoons olive oil 3 Tablespoons reduced balsamic vinegar 8 fresh basil leaves 1 teaspoon garlic, chopped 1 teaspoon shallots, chopped 1 lemon, zested and squeezed 5 ounces goat cheese Directions 1. Preheat oven …
