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Aji Colorado paste

Traditional South American condiment, but useful flavor addition to many dishes. Full of rich flavor, medium heat.



Source: http://www.okiedokieartichokie.me/2012/04/how-to-make-aji-colorado/ (Entered by Lara Rasmussen Anderson)
Servings: 1 icecube tray's worth
Ingredient keywords: peppers
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All Purpose Marinade

You can use this as a quick and easy marinade for just about everything. Then pop the item on the grill and keep the heat outside! You can save this in the fridge for a week or so (if you don’t marinate meat products.)



Source: My little noggin! (Entered by Lara Rasmussen Anderson)
Servings: Several grilling episodes
Ingredient keywords: soy, oil, vinegar, maple, mustard, parsley, garlic, onion
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Andersen's Split Pea Soup

In the middle of California on a long, lonely highway drive from north to south (or vice versa) there sits a wonderful little restaurant that makes the best split pea soup on the planet. If you ever find yourself there, go!



Source: thehistorykitchen,com (Entered by Lara Rasmussen Anderson)
Servings: 6
Ingredient keywords: peas, celery, carrot, onion, thyme, bay, pepper
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Apple-Pecan Compote

The perfect topping for the Pumpkin Oatmeal Cakes.



Source: Weblog-- Fat-free Vegan Kitchen: Sinlessly Delicious (Entered by Lara Rasmussen Anderson)
Servings: 6-8
Ingredient keywords: apple, lemon, pecan, maple, cinnamon
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Arugula and Potato Soup with Arugula Pesto

Simple soup for a cold Fall evening.



Source: Adapted from: 200birdies.wordpress.com (Entered by Lara Rasmussen Anderson)
Servings: 2
Ingredient keywords: potato, arugula, arugula, garlic
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Arugula and Radish Salad

A salad with zesty KICK!



Source: somewhere on web? (Entered by Lara Rasmussen Anderson)
Servings: 2-4
Ingredient keywords: arugula, radish
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Arugula Cabbage Salad

The salad flavors of Fall!



Source: Adapted from: daniellenicosia.wordpress.com (Entered by Lara Rasmussen Anderson)
Servings: 4
Ingredient keywords: cabbage, arugula, apple, almonds, onion, rosemary, tomato, lemon
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Asian Chive Pancakes

I was reading this great farm book and out of the blue they stuck a sidebar in with a recipe of my favorite thing…sorta (check out The Tea House in St Paul for Scallion Pancakes; close second.) These puppies are fab!!!



Source: The Season's on Henry's Farm (Entered by Lara Rasmussen Anderson)
Servings: 2-4
Ingredient keywords: chives, soy, vinegar, sesame
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Asian noodles with Napa cabbage

Light and flavorful, packed with good stuff. Kids might find the creative noodle type either fascinating and fun or ew! and gross!



Source: Adapted from: Wild About Greens by Nava Atlas (Entered by Lara Rasmussen Anderson)
Servings: 2-4
Ingredient keywords: onion, garlic, cabbage, spinach, tofu, herb, pepper
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Asian Stuffed Cabbage Rolls

Here’s a twist on rolled lasagna, Asian-style. A bit of fussing to set them up, but then into a pan and out of sight and mind while baking. Low fat, high flavor!



Source: babble.com (Entered by Lara Rasmussen Anderson)
Servings: 3-4
Ingredient keywords: carrot, garlic, ginger, onion, cabbage
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Baked Kohlrabi Fries

An odd one, the kohlrabi veggie, but pretty darn good! Milder than broccoli and much more versatile!



Source: fiveandspice.com (Entered by Lara Rasmussen Anderson)
Servings: 2-3
Ingredient keywords: kohlrabi
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Bangkok Curry

A wonderful, light noodle dish with crunchy ingredients and a fabulous curry sauce of my favorite, rice noodles. Stolen right out from under the noses of Noodles & Co. restaurant!



Source: MP websearch c/o Noodles & Co. (and then tweaked by me a bit) (Entered by Lara Rasmussen Anderson)
Servings: 3-4
Ingredient keywords: broccoli, carrot, onion, pepper, mushroom, ginger, curry, cabbage, tofu
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Basil-Strawberry Iced Tea

Now that the basil is coming in, we will soon have a LOT of basil. Caprese salad is delicious, but how much of it can you eat? Try something different with this flavor!


Vegetarian! Vegan!
Source: Martha Stewart (Entered by Kathy Rausch)
Servings: 1 pitcher
Ingredient keywords: basil, strawberries, tea
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Beans and sweet peppers

Pretty simple and relies on the wonderful flavor of the specialty peppers to augment the simple goodness of green beans.



Source: My brain (Entered by Lara Rasmussen Anderson)
Servings: 1-2
Ingredient keywords: beans, peppers
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Beer-Thyme Mustard

Make your own! It is fabulous and simple.


Vegetarian! Vegan!
Source: No clue (Entered by Lara Rasmussen Anderson)
Servings: 1 1/4 cup
Ingredient keywords: onion, thyme
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Beet and Beet Greens Salad

This salad of beets on beet greens with a vinaigrette makes it part Greek and part Provencal. Call it Franco-Hellenic fusion cooking, but make sure to say it with a straight face.


Vegan!
Source: adapted from Mediterranean Harvest by Martha Rose Shulman (Entered by Arlo Frost)
Servings: 4-6 as a side dish, 2-3 as a light meal
Ingredient keywords: beet, vinegar, balsamic, garlic, oil, lemon
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Boc Choi Apple Slaw

Crunchy slaw with creamy dressing and tangy apple surprise in each bite.


Vegetarian! Vegan!
Source: Cooking.com website (Entered by Lara Rasmussen Anderson)
Servings: 2-4
Ingredient keywords: boc, carrot, green
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Boc choi in Peanut Sauce over Rice Noodles

Can’t get enough of the peanut sauce. The sweetness goes well with the tart/mustard flavor of boc choi. And rice noodles are just the best!



Source: An amalgamation (Entered by Lara Rasmussen Anderson)
Servings: 2-4
Ingredient keywords: garlic, boc, carrots, onion, peanut, garlic
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Boc Choi Slaw

Wonderful, crunch, flavorful slaw.


Vegetarian! Vegan!
Source: Cooking.com website (Entered by Lara Rasmussen Anderson)
Servings: 2-4
Ingredient keywords: greens, carrot, onion
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Braised brassicas with tofu and ginger

Mind you, this is a concoction, but straight from the field, to the stove, to the table, to our bellies on this harvest day.



Source: My noggin (Entered by Lara Rasmussen Anderson)
Servings: 3-4
Ingredient keywords: tofu, chives, sriracha, maple, ginger, sesame, garlic, broccoil, kale
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Braised green lentils

I’ve adapted this recipe a bit, but it remains full-flavored, healthy and somewhat spicy! Pretty simple too.



Source: http://www.okiedokieartichokie.me/2012/01/braised-green-lentils-with-smoked-kielbasa/ (Entered by Lara Rasmussen Anderson)
Servings: Large pot, multiple servings and leftovers
Ingredient keywords: kielbasa, onion, garlic, cumin, oregano, peppers, lentils, tomato, rice, lime, parsley
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Braised Turnips

A quick side-dish with those beautiful turnips.



Source: Local Bounty by Devra Gartenstein (Entered by Lara Rasmussen Anderson)
Servings: 2-4
Ingredient keywords: parsley, chives, garlic, turnips
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Broccoli Cheeze Soup (version 1, extended)

Thick, savory soup with the wonderful full flavor of fresh broccoli


Vegetarian! Vegan!
Source: Oh She Glows blog adaptation (Entered by Lara Rasmussen Anderson)
Servings: 3-4
Ingredient keywords: onion, garlic, celery, broccoli, potato, pepper, parsley, paprika
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Bubble and Squeak

There really isn’t a specific recipe for Bubble and Squeak (don’t know where the name came from); but this is my rendition. Simple, straightforward and stick-to-the-ribs.



Source: My imagination (Entered by Lara Rasmussen Anderson)
Servings: 2-4
Ingredient keywords: cabbage, onion, potato, parsley, pepper
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Cabbage and White Bean Soup

Simple, quick, protein-rich, phytonutrient rich, and warm! Just what is needed on a cold, Fall evening in the Great White North.



Source: Not sure (Entered by Lara Rasmussen Anderson)
Servings: 4-5
Ingredient keywords: garlic, tomato, cabbage, thyme
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