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Quick Enchilada Sauce
1 14.5-ounce can or jar Mexican-style stewed tomatoes, salsa, or salsa verde ¾ cup cheese (your choice), shredded Use purchased Mexican-style stewed tomatoes, salsa, or salsa verde as…
Strawberry Sauce
2 cups frozen strawberries ⅓ cup granulated sugar 3 tablespoons Balsamic vinegar Combine strawberries, sugar and Balsamic vinegar in food processor or blender. Process until mixture is smooth…
Roasted Cauliflower with Cheddar
Cauliflower gets caramelized in the oven and is topped with cheddar cheese. This side goes well with grilled steak, meatloaf, lamb chops, or roasted lamb. 1 head cauliflower,…
Strawberry-Avocado Salad
¼ cup fresh lime juice 2 tablespoons olive oil 2 tablespoons honey ¾ teaspoon freshly ground pepper ¼ teaspoon salt 2 cups sliced fresh strawberries 1 large avocado,…
Refreshing Watermelon Salad
Surprising yet delicious combination of ingredients that can be had as a starter salad, healthy snack or a light meal. Ingredients 1 tablespoon lime juice 1/3 cup sliced…
Minted Strawberries with White Wine
6 cups strawberries 1 cup sugar 2 bunches fresh mint (1½ oz.) 2 to 3 cups dry white wine such as Sauvignon Blanc Fresh mint sprigs Halve large…
Baked Bulgur with Pecans
1 cup bulgur wheat, uncooked ½ teaspoon dried basil ⅛ teaspoon sea salt ⅛ teaspoon freshly ground pepper 2 cups boiling water ¼ cup pecan pieces Preheat oven…
Coconut Pecan Sweet Potatoes
2 pounds sweet potatoes; peel, shredded ⅓ cup brown sugar; firmly packed ¼ cup margarine or unsalted butter; melted ¼ cup coconut ¼ cup pecan pieces; toasted ¼…
