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Honey Citrus Chicken Drumsticks

Remove the skin from the drumsticks for a healthy and delicious finger food – for kids and adults.

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Honey Balsamic Glazed Salmon

This salmon is simple and delicious. No capers? No problem. Use chopped green olives instead.

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Homemade Taco Seasoning

Taco Seasoning

The taco seasoning you buy in the pouches at the grocery store can be high in salt and low in flavor. Make a batch of this seasoning and keep it in your freezer. You can use it for tacos, bean burgers, beans and rice, and whatever else you want to give Mexican flavor.

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Green Beans with Lemon Zest

Green Beans with Lemon Zest

This is a great twist on just plain green beans. The brightness of the lemon zest is delicious.

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Ginger Mango Salsa

Ginger Mango Salsa

Make this when you have really ripe mangos. It is a great addition to spicy foods and is terrific on our Mushroom Beef Tacos and Fish Tacos.

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Ginger Flavored Green Tea

Ginger Green Tea

Green tea is an excellent source of antioxidants. The ginger adds a refreshing twist to the usual green tea.

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Ginger Curry Mashed Carrots

Ginger Curry Mashed Carrots

This is a versatile side dish. You can use it as a base for grilled fish, and it also goes great with lentils. You can even thin it with water to make a soup. You will be hooked the first time you make it. It keeps for several days in the refrigerator and freezes well.

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Fruit Smoothie

The ingredients in this recipe can be varied according to taste and availability. Kale can be substituted for spinach, and any other fruits can be used as well.

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Fruit Chaat

Fruit Chaat

This is an Indian-style sweet and savory snack that is super easy to prepare. You can vary the fruits to your liking and what’s readily available.

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Fish Taco with Avocado Mango Salsa

Fish Tacos with Avocado-Mango Salsa

These fish tacos are so light and fresh, they will even turn the heads of the fish taco haters.

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Curry Quinoa Salad

Curry Quinoa Salad

This is a great side dish or can be a main dish if added to a large vegetable salad.

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Cucumber Olive Oil Sea Salt Yogurt

Cucumber Olive Oil Sea Salt Yogurt

If you are tired of sweet yogurt, this recipe is for you. You can use kosher salt but flake salt, such as Maldon, is better. It may sound strange but the tiny kick of salt makes this dish.

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Cucumber Citrus Water

Cucumber Citrus Water

Great for warm summer days, alongside a meal, or on a special occasion. Serve in a clear pitcher during a gathering with friends and family to show the vibrant colors of the fruit infused water. Helpful Tip: The longer you let this beverage chill in the fridge, the more flavor it will have.

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Cucumber Avocado Salad

Cucumber Avocado Salad

This simple salad is really delicious. The process of hand mixing and slightly macerating (slightly crushing) the avocados makes it a bit creamy. You can alter this recipe and use different vinegars based on your taste.

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Cranberry Lime Soda

Cranberry Lime Soda

Great for warm summer days or alongside a meal. Enjoy as a refreshing alternative to soda.

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Cod with Chimichurri Sauce

The new motto after this dish is, “Everything is better with chimichurri”! It is such a simple, yet flavorful condiment.

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Coconut Crunch Stuffed Prunes

Coconut Crunch Stuffed Prunes

Don’t let the word prune scare you away from this recipe. These little bite-sized treats are delicious. They are easy to make and look pretty impressive as well.

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Citrus Salsa

Citrus Salsa

This salsa is easy and quick and goes great on fish tacos, grilled fish, or with beans and rice. The daikon or jicama gives it a great crunch but is optional.

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Citrus Salad Dressing

Citrus Salad Dressing

This dressing is from our Brown Rice Salad recipe. However, it can be paired with any salad. Serves 6 Serving Size: 2 tablespoons Prep Time: 5 minutes Total Time: 5 minutes Ingredients: Juice from 3 limes or lemons 6 tablespoons olive oil Salt and pepper to taste Directions: Combine juice, olive oil and salt and […Read More…] from Citrus Salad Dressing

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Chili Lime Vinaigrette

Chili Lime Vinaigrette

This dressing is from our Chili Lime Fruit Salad recipe. However, it can be paired with any salad to make it tangy and delicious.

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Chili Lime Salad with Grapefruit Mango and Pineapple

Chili Lime Fruit Salad

This recipe calls for grapefruit, mango, and pineapple, but you can use most any combination of fruit.

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Brown Rice Salad

Brown Rice Salad

This is an example of a recipe that can be made literally hundreds of ways. Add one or two vegetables, one or two fruits, a grain, a bean, and dress with citrus vinaigrette. This recipe uses avocado and orange. You could use cucumber, tomato, onion, or shredded squash – really any vegetable. For the fruit component, any citrus, mango, or pineapple works well. Choose any whole grain and any canned bean. This is a great way to use up leftover grains from other meals. This can be a side dish or served on top of a mixed green salad.

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black bean soup

Black Bean Soup

If you want to add some spice, serve this with hot sauce on the side.

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bean burrito

Black Bean Burrito

Try this recipe for a quick and easy entree. It takes only a few minutes to assemble if you have the ingredients in stock.

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