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How to make Pickles (or Pickle any Vegetable!)
1 pound fresh vegetables, such as cucumbers, carrots, green beans, summer squash, or cherry tomatoes
2 sprigs fresh herbs, such as thyme, dill, or rosemary (optional)
1 to 2 teaspoons whole spices, such as black peppercorns,…

Purple Sweet Potato Recipes
Crispy Oven Roasted Purple Sweet Potato Fries
• 4 medium purple sweet potatoes
• 1/2 tbs of olive oil
• 1 tsp of sea salt
• 1 tsp of black pepper
• 1 tsp of garlic powder
• 1/2 tsp of paprika powder
Preheat oven to 200°C/…

Penne with Green Beans and Cherry Tomatoes
Penne with Green Beans and Cherry Tomatoes
1 (16-oz.) package whole wheat penne pasta
8 oz green beans, cut into 1 1/2-inch pieces
1 pt. small tomatoes tomatoes, halved
3/4 cup Lemon-Shallot Vinaigrette (below)
1/4 cup chopped…

Quick Easy Pickles
Quick Easy Pickles
8 garlic cloves, sliced (or you can use scapes)
2 handfuls handfuls fresh dill
2 bay leaves
1 tsp peppercorns
1 tsp coriander seeds
1 tsp dill seeds
1/2 tsp red pepper flakes (optional)
1/2 tsp celery…

Zucchini with Yogurt Dill Sauce
Zucchini with Yogurt Dill Sauce
1/2 cup plain yogurt
2 teaspoons finely chopped fresh dill
1 small clove garlic, grated
1/2 teaspoon lemon juice
Kosher salt
Freshly ground black pepper
1 pound zucchini
1 tablespoon…

Parsley and Spring Garlic Roasted Salmon
Parsley and Spring Garlic Roasted Salmon
1 large (2 to 2 1/2 pound) salmon fillet, bones and skin removed
Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper
1/4 cup good olive oil
2 tablespoons freshly squeezed lemon juice
3-5 spring…

Warm Chickpea, Red Onion and Broccoli Salad
Warm Chickpea, Red Onion and Broccoli Salad
½ pound (1 heaped cup) dried chick peas, soaked for 6 hours or overnight in 1 quart water
Salt, preferably kosher salt, to taste
½ pound broccoli crowns, broken into florets
½ small…

Raw Beet Salad
Raw Beet Salad
1 pound beets
1 large shallot
Salt and freshly ground black pepper
2 teaspoons Dijon mustard, or to taste
1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil
2 tablespoons sherry vinegar or other good strong vinegar
About…

Avocado and Shrimp Chopped Cabbage Salad
Avocado and Shrimp Chopped Cabbage Salad
5 tablespoons reduced-fat sour cream
3 tablespoons grapeseed oil or extra-virgin olive oil
3 tablespoons cider vinegar
2 tablespoons chopped fresh cilantro
1 tablespoon chopped fresh…

Fried Potatoes and Onions
Fried Potatoes and Onions
4 large gold potatoes
1 large onion, sliced thin
4 tablespoons butter (or more if required)
2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
1⁄2 teaspoon granulated garlic powder
1⁄2 teaspoon dried dill…

Lentils with Cucumbers, Chard and Poached Egg
Lentils with Cucumbers, Chard and Poached Egg
1 tablespoon distilled white vinegar
4 large eggs
2 cups cooked black lentils, green lentils, or chickpeas (from about 1 cup uncooked)
2 scallions, thinly sliced
2 tablespoons coarsely…

Salmon with Creamy Dill Sauce
Salmon with Creamy Dill Sauce
1 salmon fillet (about 2 pounds)
1 to 1-1/2 teaspoons lemon-pepper seasoning
1 teaspoon onion salt
1 small onion, sliced and separated into rings
6 lemon slices
1/4 cup butter, cubed
DILL…