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Guacamole

Guacamole created by Olivewood Gardens Staff Guacamole  Creado por el personal de Olivewood Gardens  Para 4 personas Ingredientes 3 aguacates  ½ pinta de tomates cherry, picados  ¼ de cebolla roja, cortada en cubitos  ½ limón, recién exprimido  ½ manojo de cilantro, picado  ½ jalapeño, sin semillas, bien picadito  pizca de sal y pimienta  pizca de comino  Instrucciones 1. En un tazón, haga puré el aguacate.  2. Añada los tomates, jalapeño, cebolla, cilantro y mezcle. A continuación, agregue el

Summer Smoothie

Summer Smoothie Created by Kati Christensen Serves 2 Ingredients and Directions 2 cups watermelon, cut into smaller chunks ½ lime, peel removed 1 peach 1 banana 10 strawberries 6-8 ice cubes water, as necessary Add all ingredients to blender and mix together well. Enjoy! Note: It works best to put watermelon and lime in blender

Orange Wheat Germ Smoothie

Orange Wheat Germ Smoothie Created by Chef Jesús González Ingredients 1½ cups fresh squeezed orange juice 1 medium banana 2 Tablespoons wheat germ 1 cup ice cubes Directions Place all ingredients in a blender or processor cup. Blend, and puree until smooth. Serve immediately. ••••• Smoothie de Naranja con Germen de Trigo Creada por el

Grapefruit and Orange Vinaigrette

Grapefruit and Orange Vinaigrette Ingredients 1 shallot, minced 1 garlic, minced 4 Tablespoons champagne vinegar 2 Tablespoons whole grain mustard 1½ cups olive oil ½ cup grapefruit juice ½ cup orange juice Directions Combine all ingredients except for olive oil and let marinate for 20 minutes. Then, slowly whisk olive oil into mixture until emulsified. Vinagreta

Garbanzo Bean Pita Pockets with Greek Yogurt Tzatziki Sauce

Garbanzo Bean Pita Pockets with Greek Yogurt Tzatziki Sauce Created by Kitchen Intern Emily Miles Serves 10-12 Ingredients and Directions for Tzatziki Sauce 1½ cups Greek yogurt 2 Tablespoons green onion ½ large English cucumber 1 Tablespoon lemon juice 1 garlic clove 1 teaspoon salt and pepper 1 Tablespoon dill Mix everything but yogurt and

Swiss Chard, Broccoli, and Cauliflower Frittata

Swiss Chard, Broccoli, and Cauliflower Frittata Created by Rachel Caygill Ingredients 2 Tablespoons butter 12 eggs ½ cup low-fat milk ½ cup low-fat sour cream ¼ cup olive oil or grapeseed oil 1 bunch swiss chard 1 small head broccoli 1 small head cauliflower 1 small onion 2 Tablespoons chopped herbs (parsley, thyme, chives…whatever you

Whole Grain Pizzas with Melted Leeks and Veggies

Whole Grain Pizzas with Melted Leeks and Veggies Created by Chef Marguerite Grifka Ingredients 3 cups leeks, sliced and washed 3 cloves garlic 3 Tablespoons olive oil ½ teaspoon salt 1 Tablespoon mixed fresh herbs such as basil, parsley, cilantro and oregano 1 beet, roasted, peeled, and sliced 1 carrot, scrubbed and sliced 1 bulb

Veggie Pesto Pizza

Try this recipe for a fun, healthy family cooking experience! Leafy greens are abundant during this winter season and are delicious with this pesto recipe. Yum!

Garden Pizza

Garden Pizza Created by Chef Joe Pastry Ingredients for Pizza 1 package of whole wheat pizza dough (can be found in the refrigerator section at the grocery store) ½ cup to ¾ cup mozzarella cheese, shredded a variety of seasonal toppings such as cherry tomatoes, carrot slices, fresh herbs, kale, chard, etc. Tomato, Fennel and