Anai pachadi as this stew is called in Tamil is a stew made with squash that is simmered in a gravy made of tamarind, coconut and mustard seeds.
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Leek and Kale Grilled Cheese Sandwich
Oh my! This sandwich was better than we ever expected. It was so good that my daughter Anjali kept saying “I want to have more cause its so yummy, but I’m getting full.” So unexpected given that this grilled cheese is made with kale. Seriously though, the combination of kale, leeks and gruyere cheese in a grilled cheese sandwich is just phenomenal!
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Fresh Fig and Farro Salad with Lemon Honey Mustard Vinaigrette
Another fresh fig recipe coming your way, this time with the added nuttiness of candied pecans and farro, and the pungent tanginess of bleu cheese. A delicious salad that is tossed in a lemon honey mustard vinaigrette.
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Zucchini Chard Stir Fry Noodles
This stir fry noodle recipe takes our late summer veggies and adds them in a delicious stir fry dish. In this case it’s lots of zucchini, peppers, onions, and chard all cooked with Asian flavors. A one pot meal that is perfect on any evening or for a weekend lunch.
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Endive, Fig, Apple, Date, Strawberry Salad with Strawberry Balsamic Dressing
Hi folks, fall is in the air 🍂🍂🍂. Temps have cooled down from our 100 degree temps to 60s and 70s this week! Leaves have started falling and changing color too. It’s fig season and apple season. To celebrate our perfect fall temps here is a fall-inspired salad with fresh picked figs, farm stand apples, sweet dates and late summer strawberries. All tossed in a yummy syrupy strawberry balsamic vinaigrette.
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Endive Apple Orange Roquefort Salad
A fresh and delicious salad packed with flavor this one is very easy to make and tastes positively gourmet. Endive, arugula, apple, orange and bleu cheese all tossed with a mustardy vinaigrette. This salad is as sophisticated as it gets.
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Sweet Pepper and Caramelized Onion Tomato Pasta
Bright red sweet peppers, onions and garlic, tossed with marinara sauce, rigatoni and parmesan cheese. This pasta is yummy, comforting and packed with flavor. Add in a few chili flakes for a hint of heat and this is one outstanding pasta.
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Sweet Potato Mixed Greens Salad
Here is a mixed greens salad that will fill you up and keep you satisfied for hours. With dense sweet potato, avocado and an egg, this salad will definitely satisfy anyone’s healthy hunger.
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Spicy Ginger Date Cookies
Here is a recipe for outstanding chewy, spicy, sweet little bites of deliciousness. These ginger date cookies are so good that you’ll be having 2-3 with your coffee or tea.
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Bok Choy and Spinach Fried Rice
Here is a recipe for a quick and easy fried rice dish. It’s loaded with good for you veggies and tofu and made with a blend of quinoa and white rice.
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