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This picadillo de chayote is a fast and easy authentic Costa Rican family dinner recipe. Picadillo de chayote- (chopped acorn squash) is vegetarian and gluten-free too! It takes only 30 minutes.
Vegetarian!
Source: Kenia's Recipe (Entered by Market Manager)
Servings: 4
Ingredient keywords: onions, corn, squash
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This recipe makes a light, healthy lunch.
Source: Bonnie Plants website (Entered by Market Manager)
Servings: 4 servings
Ingredient keywords: parsley, chives, garlic, chicken, carrots, arugula
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Anything with “roll” in the title sounds like a complicated recipe, but this dish couldn’t be simpler! I’ve substituted large pac choi leaves for the cabbage, since the pac choi is tender and needs no prep (such as blanching).
Source: Aggie's Kitchen blog (Entered by Market Manager)
Servings: 4-6 servings
Ingredient keywords: ground, Carrots, Garlic, Ginger, Onion, pac
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Warmy,cheesy and so yummy!
Vegetarian!
Source: My Sister Lori in CO (Entered by Suzanne Cogswell )
Servings: 4-6
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Looking for an alternative to the mayo-based potato salad for your family picnic? This recipe cuts out the mayo by using healthy olive oil, honey, and balsamic vinegar to dress roasted new potatoes.
Source: Your Homebased Mom blog (Entered by Market Manager)
Servings: 8
Ingredient keywords: Potatoes, Honey, Garlic, Green, Parsley
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This dish looks and tastes like summer!
Source: (I can't remember...) (Entered by Jeff Marlow)
Servings: 4 servings
Ingredient keywords: Onion, Zucchini, Tomatoes, Corn, Oregano, Garlic
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This salad is sweet but tangy.It makes plenty, so it’s great to take to a potluck.
Source: This is a friend's recipe. (Entered by Market Manager)
Servings: 12 servings
Ingredient keywords: Broccoli, Onion
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Avoid the calories (and gluten) of tortillas by using spaghetti squash as the base for this hearty taco-style filling. Small to medium spaghetti squash make a perfect bowl to give each person an individual serving.
Source: Delish.com (Entered by Market Manager)
Servings: 4 servings (1 "boat" per serving)
Ingredient keywords: Squash, onion, garlic, beef, beans, tomatoes, corn, cilantro
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Looking for something different to do with okra? How about grilling it?
Source: Bless Her Heart Y'all blog (Entered by Market Manager)
Servings: 4 servings
Ingredient keywords: Okra
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This recipe made with mild Anaheim peppers makes a good dish for a brunch or for a light supper.
Source: http://www.bhg.com/recipe/casseroles/chile-rellenos-casserole/ (Entered by Market Manager)
Servings: 4 servings
Ingredient keywords: Peppers, Eggs
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This has become a family favorite for us. We always substitute smoked sausage for the ham.
Source: steamykitchen.com (Entered by Market Manager)
Servings: 4 servings
Ingredient keywords: Onion, Garlic, Tomato, Collard
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It can’t get healthier than this – salmon with health Omega-3 oils and collard greens with all the benefits of cruciferous vegetables. And it looks so sophisticated!
Source: adapted from zuzkalight.com (Entered by Market Manager)
Servings: 4 servings
Ingredient keywords: Collard
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The casserole is supposed to be like the one served at Calico County restaurant in Ft. Smith, Arkansas.
Source: A friend, Florence (Entered by Market Manager)
Servings: 8 servings
Ingredient keywords: Squash, Onion, Pepper, Eggs
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This makes a good, simple side dish for grilled meats. It stirs up in 20 minutes or less. For extra flavor, substitute Anaheim chile peppers for the bell pepper.
Source: a low-calorie cookbook (sorry I don't have the name) (Entered by Jeff Marlow)
Servings: 4 servings
Ingredient keywords: Corn, Onion, Pepper
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This is not a true, Cajun-style gumbo, but it’s an easy version that takes advantage of two summer standards – okra and tomatoes.
Source: Betty Crocker's New Cookbook (1982) (Entered by Market Manager)
Servings: 6 servings
Ingredient keywords: Okra, Onion, Pepper, Tomatoes, Parsley
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Give a fresh twist to your tacos or nachos with this spicy/sweet summer salsa.
Vegetarian!
Source: from Feasting at Home (feastingathome.com) (Entered by Market Manager)
Servings: 3-4 cups
Ingredient keywords: onion, pepper, tomato, jalapeno, cilantro, lime, chipolte
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Sweet, sour, crunchy, soft – this recipe is a unique way to serve this old-fashioned root vegetable
Source: Chow.com (Entered by Market Manager)
Servings: 4-6 servings
Ingredient keywords: Turnips, Honey
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This is a vegetarian version of a dish we had at an Ethiopian cafe in Minneapolis. The traditional way to eat it is served with injera (spongy flat bread) – no silverware!
Vegetarian!
Source: AllRecipes.com (Entered by Market Manager)
Servings: 6 servings
Ingredient keywords: Collard, onion, garlic, pepper, ginger
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Green beans and potatoes are a traditional combination, but here is a different twist on that standard.
Vegetarian!
Source: Southern Living (Entered by Market Manager)
Servings: 8 servings
Ingredient keywords: Beans, Potatoes, Pepper, Onion, Mint
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Make your own version of the delicious stir-fried green beans from your favorite Chinese restaurant!
Vegetarian!
Source: Sunny Anderson of Food Network (Entered by Market Manager)
Servings: 4 servings
Ingredient keywords: Honey, Beans, Garlic, Ginger
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This recipe has a variety of fresh summer tastes and goes together quickly for an easy lunch dish.
Source: Coastal Living (Entered by Market Manager)
Servings: 6 servings
Ingredient keywords: Beans, Fennel
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Three great summer flavors in one dish!
Vegetarian!
Source: A friend's Facebook page (Entered by Jeff Marlow)
Servings: 4 servings
Ingredient keywords: Corn, Tomatoes, Cilantro, Honey, Garlic
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This simple salad features two of summer’s classic flavors.
Vegetarian!
Source: Sheepy Hollow Farm (Kim Van Scoy) (Entered by Market Manager)
Servings: 4 servings
Ingredient keywords: Tomato, Mint
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A dish that is traditionally well received at the tables of Costa Rica and many other countries. In modern times, because of the time spent to cut meat the consumption of this product has been lost. But because of its flavor, it is desired by many… Like so many other things in the kitchen.
Source: Kenia's Recipe (Entered by Market Manager)
Servings: 6
Ingredient keywords: Beef, peppers, onions
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Looking for something other than the traditional pineapple glaze for your special-occasion ham? This combination of peaches and ginger with a touch of pepper makes for a tangy-sweet taste.
Source: Allrecipes.com (Entered by Market Manager)
Servings: 10 servings (from a 10-lb ham)
Ingredient keywords: ham, peach
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This is a great simple soup for an easy supper.
Source: The Kitchn blog (Entered by Market Manager)
Servings: 1 large or 2 smaller servings
Ingredient keywords: Potato, Kale, Eggs
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This fresh and simple dressing goes well with a green salad or a pasta salad.
Vegetarian!
Source: Southern Living (Entered by Market Manager)
Servings: 2 cups
Ingredient keywords: Parsley, Honey
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This simple viniagrette dressing can be made ahead for quick use when cooking.
Vegetarian!
Source: Southern Living (Entered by Market Manager)
Servings: approximately 1/2 cup
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This is a copycat version of the chicken lettuce wraps from the famous P.F. Chang’s restaurant. If you’re looking for a light meal or a way to cut carbs, this recipe may be your answer.
Source: Damn Delicious (https://damndelicious.net/2014/05/30/pf-changs-chicken-lettuce-wraps/) (Entered by Market Manager)
Servings: 4 servings
Ingredient keywords: garlic, onion, Ginger, onion, lettuce
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This is addictive – no kidding!
Source: Food Network (Entered by Market Manager)
Servings: 4 servings
Ingredient keywords: Pork, Leeks
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Chile in a pie? The author of this recipe is from Albuquerque, New Mexico, and says “green chile goes well with everything!”
Source: Taste of Home (tasteofhome.com/recipes/peach-green-chile-and-cheddar-pie (Entered by Market Manager)
Servings: 8 servings
Ingredient keywords: Eggs, Pepper
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This fresh salad with peaches and greens comes together quickly for a side dish or a light main dish salad.
Source: sofarmersmarket.ogr (Entered by Market Manager)
Servings: 2 servings
Ingredient keywords: Chard, Honey
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This Asian-style recipe is spicy, sweet and sour, perfect to serve over hot cooked rice.
Source: Product label (Entered by Market Manager)
Servings: 4-6 servings
Ingredient keywords: Chicken
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Who wants to heat up the kitchen when the weather’s hot outside? This recipe for a cool summer salad keeps cooking time to a minimum.
Vegetarian!
Source: Southern Living (Entered by Market Manager)
Servings: 8 servings
Ingredient keywords: Beans, Tomatoes, Parsley, Basil
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This recipe is so good! The mild flavor of the pork and white beans is balanced with just enough tartness from the wine vinegar in the wilted chard. Best of all, it’s quick to cook.
Source: Real Simple magazine, August 2012 (Entered by Jeff Marlow)
Servings: 4 servings
Ingredient keywords: Pork, Swiss, Onion, Beans
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While the recipe calls this a salsa, it is actually a pistou (pesto without nuts or cheese). The spicy flavor of the mustard greens pairs well with mild meats such as chicken or fish.
Source: Realfoodkosher.com (Entered by Market Manager)
Servings: 2 cups
Ingredient keywords: Mustard, Herbs, Onion, Garlic
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A mustard coating is the perfect pairing for the lamb.
Source: Modified from Julia Childs Mastering the Art of French Cooking. (Entered by David Cooper)
Servings: 4-6
Ingredient keywords: Lamb
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Crunchy on the outside, tender on the inside!
Vegetarian!
Source: (I can't remember...) (Entered by Market Manager)
Servings: 4 servings
Ingredient keywords: potatoes, Oregano
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This recipe is a simple side dish that is a lower-carb alternative to mashed potatoes.
Source: Bon Appetit (Entered by Market Manager)
Servings: 6 servings
Ingredient keywords: Rutabagas
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A sausage and pasta dish for less than 500 calories? Yes! It’s possible because roasted spaghetti squash substitutes for the pasta at a fraction of the calories. While not a direct pasta substitute, spaghetti squash adds a nutty flavor and slightly crunchy texture that makes this dish unique.
Source: adapted from Cooking on the Weekends (https://cookingontheweekends.com/spinach-sausage-stuffed-spaghetti-squash-recipe/) (Entered by Market Manager)
Servings: 4 servings (1 "bowl" per serving)
Ingredient keywords: Squash, Sausage, onion, garlic
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Looking for something to do with radishes other than use them in a salad?
Vegetarian!
Source: allrecipes.com (Entered by Market Manager)
Servings: 4 servings
Ingredient keywords: radishes
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Simple and tasty!
Source: Real Simple magazine, August 2012 (Entered by Market Manager)
Servings: 4 servings
Ingredient keywords: Okra, Garlic, Tomatoes, Cilantro
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Try this modern update of a traditional English recipe
Source: Variation of Old English Recipe (Entered by David Cooper)
Servings: 4-6
Ingredient keywords: Lamb, Onion, Carrots, Potatoes, Herbs
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Put your slow cooker to work making this easy version of the traditional Italian comfort food.
Source: Lake Geneva Country Meats (https://lakegenevacountrymeats.com/recipes/slow-cooker-beef-osso-buco) (Entered by Market Manager)
Servings: 4 servings
Ingredient keywords: Beef, garlic, onion, celery, carrot
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Dreaming of a roast, but it’s just too hot to fire up the oven? With this recipe, you can have both – fresh summer taste and a kitchen that doesn’t heat up!
Source: Adapted from www.iga.net (Entered by Market Manager)
Servings: 6 servings
Ingredient keywords: Roast, Onion, Carrot, Potato, Sorghum
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If your family has Southern roots, this dish was probably a staple on your grandmother’s table. But a search on the internet also mentions the dish may have originated with German immigrants or even with Italian cooks. Whatever the beginning, this combination of fresh greens and bacon grease is delicious. Don’t let the words “bacon grease” scare you away – a serving of this salad has only 32 calories!
Source: The Spruce Eats (https://www.thespruceeats.com/sandys-wilted-lettuce-with-hot-bacon-dressing-3061232) (Entered by Market Manager)
Servings: 4-6 servings
Ingredient keywords: bacon, lettuce, onions, bacon, radishes
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In China, lettuce is considered a “lucky” food. As with most foods, though, the Chinese don’t eat lettuce raw. Make this quick side dish to go along with your next “stay-home” Chinese night.
Source: The Spruce Eats (Entered by Market Manager)
Servings: 4-6 servings
Ingredient keywords: lettuce, garlic, ginger
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This simple and different salsa is a great compliment to grilled chicken, steak, or fish. You can also add it to your tacos or fajitas to change things up a little!
Vegetarian!
Source: Healthy eating cookbook (Entered by Jeff Marlow)
Servings: Approximately 1 cup salsa
Ingredient keywords: Tomatillos, Onion
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Have all your ingredients ready before starting to cook this dish, because it goes together FAST! Although it makes a great side dish with a simple serving of meat, it also can be used as a meatless main dish.
Vegetarian!
Source: MyRecipes.com (Entered by Market Manager)
Servings: 4 servings
Ingredient keywords: Garlic, tomato, arugula, squash
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This healthy dish comes together in less than 15 minutes. It has only 62 calories per 3/4 cup serving, so you can enjoy it with no guilt!
Vegetarian!
Source: Health.com (Entered by Jeff Marlow)
Servings: 4 servings
Ingredient keywords: Zucchini, Corn, Cilantro
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