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Spicy Roasted Cauliflower

Cauliflower is a nutritional powerhouse high in fiber, choline which is vital for brain, liver, and muscle functions.  It has vitamins K and B6. A 100-gram serving delivers 1 gram of fiber and protein and 39 mg of choline, almost 10 percent of the recommended daily intake. Print Recipe Spicy Roasted Cauliflower Roasted cauliflower is delicious. […]

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Cauliflower Soup

Cauliflower is a vegetable that I crave, so I am always finding ways to prepare it. With this soup, cauliflower proves once again that it is the ultimate magical vegetable. This puréed soup is creamy and smooth.  It’s perfect for a Fall or Winter day, and I love it for breakfast.   Print Recipe Cauliflower Soup Cauliflower

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Butternut Squash and Pear Soup

Rob and I were in Hood River one Autumn day, and we decided to have dinner at Celilo Restaurant on Oak Street.  Their chef is always whipping up exciting soups.  This particular night he was featuring a butternut squash pear soup.  Knowing that I love all things butternut squash, I had to try it. I loved it.  I knew

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Tomato Basil Soup

I’ve been growing tomatoes for the past eight years.  They are my all-time favorite vegetable (although they are a fruit). I also grow basil and thyme.  So, you can imagine how easy this recipe is for me to make when there are more tomatoes than I know what to do with. This soup is by far one

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Salmon Pan Fried

Let’s face it; I love all fish, yes, all fish!  So naturally, I spend time trying to figure out new ways to prepare it.  This pan-fried version is simple, easy, and so darn good. Print Recipe Salmon Pan Fried This is one of the easiest ways to prepare salmon. It’s a hit at my house! A nutrient

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Tabbouleh

Tabbouleh (also spelled tabouli) is basically parsley salad. It’s a salad made up of parsley, tomatoes, cucumber, red onions, and mint – all finely chopped and tossed with lemon juice! Tabbouleh salad is probably the most popular Mediterranean salad and is becoming mainstream in American grocery stores all over the country and the world, which

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Raspberry Vinaigrette

If you’re looking for a fresh, vibrant and slightly tangy salad dressing, this is the ticket. Print Recipe Raspberry Vinaigrette This is a great summer salad dressing, it’s super fresh and a little tangy. You can also use a blend of mixed berries instead of raspberries. Course Salad Dressing Cuisine American Keyword olive oil, raspberry,

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Chimichurri Sauce

Chimichurri is a condiment or marinade similar to pesto, but it’s parsley and vinegar based. It’s a typical dish that you’ll find in South American and Central American countries such as Argentina and Mexico. I took elements of several chimichurri recipes, as well as input from my friend Chef Digger, to come up with this

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