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Chop Salad with Grapefruit and Avocado: Thurssday, July 18, 2024

Chop Salad with Grapefruit and Avocado: Thurssday, July 18, 2024

Tonight you’ll throw together a crunchy and zesty salad of chopped vegetables and fruits that are guaranteed to add interest to your dinner table. The combination of the sharp citrus of grapefruit, the buttery richness of avocado, and the savory flavor of hardboiled egg make up the essence of this salad.

The salad is enhanced with the watery crispness of jicama and served with cilantro/lime dressing.

Why is it called a chop salad? You guessed it. It’s because everyting is chopped. You’ll find this particular combination very satisfying. Pick up a nice Artisan roll to go along with the meal.

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Edamame and Cabbage with Spicy Garlic Sauce: Wednesday, July 17, 2024

Edamame and Cabbage with Spicy Garlic Sauce: Wednesday, July 17, 2024

The rich, high-protein edamame bean is the feature of tonights meal. It’s flavor is similar to peas, only it has a more buttery overtone with a hint of nuttiness. It’s paired with Napa cabbage, shredded carrot and shaved onions. You’ll smother it in a spicy garlic sauce and serve it over brown rice.

The dish offers up a refreshing new stir-fry flavor bundle that will have you looking for other recipe opportunities that feature this Asian favorite.

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Curried Chard with Fresh Mango: Monday, July 15, 2024

Curried Chard with Fresh Mango: Monday, July 15, 2024

Yet another way to enjoy fresh greens is with curry. Curry seasonings are common in warmer climates, and I find them very satisfying in hot weather. Use commercial yellow curry powder or homemade Masala Curry Spice mix.

Use fresh mango, if possible, but frozen is another option. Plant-based “chickenless” tenders, or optional chicken, will add extra protein to the meal .

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Barbecued, Marinated/Grilled Tofu with Sweet Corn and Roasted Potatoes: Sunday, July 14, 2024

Barbecued, Marinated/Grilled Tofu with Sweet Corn and Roasted Potatoes: Sunday, July 14, 2024

Barbecued “T” Ribs!! Today you’ll prepare some Marinated and Grilled Tofu served with a homemade, lip-smacking barbecue sauce. It will share the dinner plate with roasted potatoes and seasonal corn on the cob. A crisp green salad finishes this summer celebration.

You’ve purchased and frozen a package of extra or ultra-firm tofu. Now you’ll need to thaw that package of tofu as you prepare to make this delicacy. Marinating takes extra time so start this recipe around mid-day.

First thing this AM!  If you haven’t done so, take the frozen tofu out of the freezer and set on a plate on the countertop to thaw. 

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Snow Peas with Asian-Orange Sauce: Friday, July 12, 2024

Snow Peas with Asian-Orange Sauce: Friday, July 12, 2024

Snow peas and sugar snap peas are seasonal flavors everyone should sample this time of year. Tonight, snow peas will be paired with bell pepper, sliced onion and water chestnuts in a slightly spicy orange/cilantro sauce. It’s served with plant-based Chick’n, or optional chicken, over nutritious brown rice.

You should still be able to get fresh snow peas (or even sugar snap peas) this time of year. If not, frozen snow peas will do.

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