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Greens are a staple for Kwanzaa. They are also enjoyed when ringing in the New Year. Greens eaten at the start of the new year are meant to bring prosperity for the coming year. Ingredients: 2 tbsp. olive oil 1 bunch green onions, chopped 2 lbs. collard greens, washed well, stemmed and chopped 1 tsp….
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This recipe comes to us from Liz Matthews, our Food House Kitchen Manager. Ingredients: 3 c. onions, cut into strips small amount of olive oil salt and pepper pinch cayenne 2 tbsp. minced shallots 1 tbsp. chopped garlic or more if you prefer 2 smoked turkey drumsticks 1 12oz. bottle beer (we suggest local!) 1/4…
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Jollof, or jollof rice, is a rice dish from West Africa. The recipe ingredients and preparation style can vary depending upon the region. However, the dish is most typically made with rice, tomatoes, onions, spices, vegetables. It is a recipe where the whole is truly more than the sum of its simple parts. The flavor,…
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This recipe comes from Amy Lorang, a long time pastry baker at the Weaver Street Market food house. Amy says, “Here’s how to manage serving a large group at the same time: set your oven to 200F and line a baking sheet with paper towels. As the latkes come out of the pan put them…
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Wild rice, one of the only grains native to North America, is called manoomin in the Ojibwe language. It is native to the lakes and rivers of the Great Lakes region and Canada. Ingredients: 1 c. Lundberg Organic Wild Rice 1 1/2 tbsp. olive oil – divided 1 small onion, chopped 2 c. orange juice 2 1/2 c. water…
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A corn pone is from an Algonquin word, ‘appoan’. An appoan is any small, oval-shaped bread. These corn-based pones are flavored with green onion and honey and are a perfect side for soup, stew or chili. Make sure the oil has time to reheat to 350 degrees between batches to avoid oily pones and to ensure…
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Our Demo Team created this recipe as part of their healthy recipe makeovers. By using butternut squash to thicken the cheese sauce, they’ve made a healthy and delicious mac and cheese.
Continue ReadingThis is a perfect dessert for these wonderful early fall evenings. Ingredients: 4 Organic Starkrimson Red Pears (you can use other types of pears if you prefer), peeled, cored, and quartered – Sale $.60/ea. – Save $.60 1 1/2 c. Riojana Rosé – Sale $6.99/750Ml – Save $3.00 1 bag Equal Exchange Organic Ginger Tea –…
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A traditional holiday recipe – that is also perfect for fall! Now that apples are here – it’s the perfect time to start making this terrific salad! Ingredients: 3 c. chopped Organic Sweet Tango Apples – Sale $.90/ea. – Save $.30 3 c. chopped fresh pineapple – Sale $2.99/ea. – Save $1.00 2 c. halved…
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Ingredients: 1 1/2 lbs. frozen corn 1 large red pepper, diced 1 large green pepper, diced 1/2 tsp. sea salt, plus more to taste 1 tsp. ground cumin 3 tbsp. olive oil 2 tbsp. chipotles in adobo, chopped fine 1/2 c. sour cream 1/4 c. feta crumbled 1/2 c. mayonnaise Juice of 2 limes 1 garlic…
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