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Cherry-Chipotle Ketchup

Ingredients: 4 cups well-crushed sweet cherries 3 cloves garlic, quartered 2/3 cup light brown sugar 2/3 cup apple cider vinegar 2/3 cup water 2 teaspoons kosher salt 1 tablespoon ground chipotle 1 teaspoon ground ginger 1/4 teaspoon ground cardamom 1/4 teaspoon cloves 1/4 teaspoon cinnamon 1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper Directions: Prep your jars/lids. […]

recipes, salad, vegan

Marinated Tomato-Radish Salad

Ingredients: 1 quart Campari tomatoes, quartered 1 bunch red radish, diced (reserve greens for future use) 2 cloves garlic, minced 3 sprigs’ worth of thyme leaves 1/4 cup diced onion 2 1/2 tablespoons nonperil capers 1/4 cup white wine vinegar 2 tablespoons avocado or olive oil freshly ground black pepper Directions: Place all ingredients in […]

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Kumquat Ginger Vinaigrette

Ingredients: 2 cups kumquats, halved and seeds removed 1 tablespoon honey or agave nectar 2/3 cup apple cider vinegar 1 tablespoon freshly grated ginger 1/4 cup avocado oil sea salt freshly ground black pepper Directions: Place all ingredients in a blender and blend until smooth. Pour into an air tight container and refrigerate until ready […]

recipes, salad, vegan

Cauliflower & Radish Microgreen Salad with Lemon-Caper Dressing

Ingredients: 1 large head cauliflower, lightly steamed and cooled 1 1/4 (loose) cup red radish microgreens 2 oz freshly squeezed lemon juice 2 oz extra virgin olive oil 1 tablespoon nonpareil capers 1 teaspoon Dijon sea salt freshly ground black pepper Directions: Toss together the cauliflower and microgreens. Set aside. Whisk together the juice, olive […]

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Velvety Beet Soup

Ingredients: 2 cloves garlic, chopped 1 onion, diced 1/2 teaspoon minced ginger 1 tablespoon balsamic vinegar 6 cups chicken or vegetable stock 2 lb Russet potatoes, peeled and quartered 2 lb beets, peeled and quartered sea salt freshly ground black pepper to garnish: plain yogurt Directions: In a large pot, saute the onion and garlic […]

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Avocado-Carrot Top Dressing

Ingredients: 1 avocado, halved 1 bunch carrot greens 1/4 cup avocado oil 1/2 cup fresh squeezed grapefruit juice 1/4 cup water 2 cloves garlic salt freshly ground black pepper Directions: Place all ingredients in a blender, pulse until smooth. My thoughts: I had some carrots with beautiful tops and I didn’t want them to go […]