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  • Ricotta Fritters

    -1 can (16 oz) ricotta cheese -2 eggs -1 1/2 cups of flour -1/2 teaspoon salt -2 teaspoons vanilla extract -2 teaspoons sugar -1 can (6 oz) canned peach halves, divided 1. Mix ricotta cheese, eggs, four, salt, vanilla extract, sugar and two peach halves (finely chopped) until well blended 2. Drop the mixture by…

  • Cold Avocado Soup

    -2 avocados, mashed -1/2 cup shallots, chopped -6 mint leaves, chopped -3 cups baby arugula, chopped -1/2 cup fresh dill, chopped -2 cloves garlic -2 cups plain yogurt -2 teaspoons salt -2 teaspoons pepper 1. Place all ingredients in an electric blender or food processor and blend well 2. Refrigerate for at least 2 hours…

  • Summer Berry Dessert

    Ingredients: -2 envelopes (1/4 ounce each) unflavored gelatin -2 1/4 cups white grape juice -1/2 cup sugar -6 cups of mixed fresh berries and slices of banana 1 In a small bowl, sprinkle gelatin over 1/2 cup grape juice; let soften 2 to 3 minutes 2 Heat sugar with another 1/4 cup grape juice in…

  • Cranberry-Lemon Muffins

    -1 cup dried cranberries (Craisins) -1 cup boiled water -2 1/2 cups wheat flour -2 teaspoons baking powder -1 cup sugar -4 teaspoons lemon peel, shredded (one large lemon) -1 stick of butter (melted) -1/2 cup sour cream -1/2 cup milk -2 eggs (room temperature) -2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice 1. Preheat oven to 375…

  • Salmon Fillet with Spinach Stuffing

    Ingredients: -4 salmon fillets, about 5 ounces each -10 ounces baby spinach, coarsely chopped -2 tablespoons basil & garlic pesto -1 tablespoon sun-dried tomatoes, finely chopped -1 tablespoon pine nuts 1. Heat oven to 400 degrees F 2. Make a slit two-thirds of the way through the center of each fillet 3. Season each fillet…

  • Easy Berry Parfait

    Ingredients: -3 cups assorted berries (blackberries, blueberries, strawberries and/or raspberries) -1 (10 oz) frozen pound cake, cubed -1 cup Crème Fraîche 1. Take four wine or parfait glasses and make layers (cream, pound cake, berries, cream) 2. Cover and store in the refrigerator before serving

  • Avocado & Salmon Sandwiches

    Ingredients: -2 small avocados -1 tablespoon lime juice -Freshly ground pepper to taste -2 tablespoons chopped fresh dill -4 whole-wheat bread slices -2 salmon fillets, cooked -2 ripe tomatoes, thinly sliced 1. In a small bowl, mash the avocados, with the lime juice, pepper and dill 2. Toast the bread slices and spread with the…

  • Spinach Salad

    Ingredients: -8 ounces fresh spinach -1/2 cup crumbled feta cheese -1/4 small red onion, thinly sliced -1/2 cup Craisins Dried Cranberries -2 tablespoons toasted sliced almonds Dressing: -1/2 cup balsamic vinaigrette salad dressing -2 tablespoons orange juice -1 teaspoon orange zest 1. Wash and clean spinach 2. Tear into bite-size pieces and place in a…

  • Spinach Pizza

    Ingredients: -1 large garlic clove, crushed -2 tablespoons olive oil -1 bag fresh spinach -1/4 teaspoon salt -1/4 teaspoon black pepper -1 store bought Pizza Crust -6 ounces Mozzarella cheese -8 ounces Feta cheese -2 large tomatoes, thinly sliced 1. Preheat the oven to 400° F 2. In a medium skillet over low heat, cook…

  • Potato Salad with Cucumber & Radishes

    -1 lb red potatoes -2 English cucumbers -10 radishes -2 tablespoons parsley, finely chopped -2 tablespoons fresh dill, finely chopped Dressing -2/3 cups olive oil -2 tablespoons sesame oil -1 tablespoon honey -2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice -salt -pepper 1. Peel red potatoes and cook for 10-15 minutes 2. Cut into thin slices and pour…