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Recipes

Easy Avocado Salad (Vegan!)

Posted by Callu  

This is a very simple salad that is the perfect change of pace. It requires fresh ingredients but is filling, tasty and really good for you! You get a wonderful mix of textures and the flavors were meant to be together! MORE»

Recipe #391029

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Emma's Green Beans

Posted by Chef #1357772 Geogene  

Fresh picked green beans (cooked to tender), or canned, this is a long time family favorite from my mother & always requested as a side-dish at family gatherings, plus! Flavorful, colorful, delicious hot, or cold, more flavorful the next... MORE»

Recipe #386484

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Beet Salad With Avocado, and Orange

Posted by Ariella  

Adapted from Vegetarian Times MORE»

Recipe #383760

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Great Grape Pops

(1 reviews) Posted by Sharon123  

What a cool idea. Pop those grapes in a popsicle mold(or small paper cups), pour in grape juice and freeze. Cook time is freezing time. Yum! Adapted from Pops! Icy Treats for Everyone by Krystina Castella. MORE»

Recipe #381162

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Spicy Black Bean Dip

Posted by blueyedwineaux  

If jalapeños are too hot for your palate, use another type of chili. MORE»

Recipe #380766

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Veggie Sandwiches A.k.a. Veggimiches

(3 reviews) Posted by FuzzyKiwi  

I used to make these all the time in southern Cali for my BF. Now that I've relocated to the far North, certain fresh ingredients are harder to come by, so I haven't been able to make this sandwich in ages. I'm not sure where the "m"... MORE»

Recipe #377711

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Quinoa and Raisin Salad Stuffed Tomatoes

(2 reviews) Posted by JanuaryBride  

These vegan beauties look wonderful. They would make a great low calorie (yet filling) lunch or even work as a main course for dinner! Feel free to fill smaller tomatoes and use as an appetizer or side dish. Recipe from the California Raisin... MORE»

Recipe #377437

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Bibb Salad With Basil Green Goddess Dressing

(4 reviews) Posted by Sharon123  

Green goddess dressing was invented in the 1920's at San Francisco's Palace Hotel as a tribute to William Archer's hit play, The Green Goddess. It gets it's bright green color from lots of fresh green herbs. This dressing was originally made with... MORE»

Recipe #377380

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Strawberry-Rhubarb Deep-Dish Pie

Posted by SpchTeachCooks  

Yaay! It's strawberry season right now here in California, time to make my favorite pie. Want to post this for safekeeping here as I just had a scare and couldn't find my cookbook - this is not a recipe I want to lose! Got it from Good... MORE»

Recipe #375864

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Suzanne Goin's Braised Leeks

Posted by blucoat  

This delicious recipe is from Suzanne Goin’s remarkable cookbook, "Sunday Suppers at Lucques". You can top this with a poached egg and a drizzle of mustard vinaigrette for a simple meal or serve as a side dish to poultry. Leftovers... MORE»

Recipe #373355

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California Snackers

Posted by Sharon123  

Snap easy and it's all that good! Four ingredients! Enjoy! MORE»

Recipe #373246

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Pan De Tomate

(10 reviews) Posted by momaphet  

This is traditionally eaten for breakfast in Spain, but is similar to Italian bruchetta, which is usually considered and appetizer. So enjoy it any time of the day. If your tomatoes are small, you will want more - if really big, one should do it,... MORE»

Recipe #369679

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Roasted Tomato Soup

Posted by Buster's friend  

Will be making this using the grill outside rather than heat up the house when I am awash in tomatoes. Will try both on the gas grill as well as the smoker (when cooking something else LOL). Found this in Sunset's recipe gallery. It is versatile -... MORE»

Recipe #368138

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Cali-Schetta

Posted by Julie421511  

I had a couple of avocados to use up and I love bruschetta, so I came up with this unique combination of flavors to serve at a recent dinner party. Prep time includes the 30 minute refrigeration. Enjoy MORE»

Recipe #358695

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Orange Shortcake

Posted by Molly53  

In a word, gorgeous. This gaily flavored dessert comes from the Western chapter of the United States Regional Cookbook, Culinary Arts Institute of Chicago, 1947. MORE»

Recipe #357403

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Five Brothers Roasted Salsa

Posted by Big Rube  

This chili is a daily ritual at our house. It is a authentic hispanic salsa that all of my sons (5) make along with myself. We often tweek it alittle but here is the standard version that will get you going. Its hot but has a good finish (won't... MORE»

Recipe #356355

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Ginger-Sesame Tofu Sauce by Deborah Madison

Posted by KateL  

Entered for safe-keeping, requesting my vegetarian friends to test this for me. From "This Can't Be Tofu!" by Deborah Madison. This has the texture of a thin mayonnaise, and can be drizzled on cubes of fresh tofu, over romaine salad or... MORE»

Recipe #346561

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Southwest Potato Salad With Lime-Cilantro Vinaigrette

(8 reviews) Posted by appleydapply  

This is a yummy variation of Potato Salad With Lemon-Dill Vinaigrette, suggested in the same Lorna Sass cookbook. It is delicious warm, at room temperature, or cold. It doubles well if you are making for a larger group. MORE»

Recipe #332349

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' Fnky' Flour Tortillas

Posted by Fnkyclmedina  

These are really good and maybe I shouldn't name them "Fnky" (funky) just a play on my 'handle'.. I had not made tortillas since I was really young and they were perfect then..but you know that saying "Don't use it.. you lose... MORE»

Recipe #331343

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California Salad

(1 reviews) Posted by chakrates  

My version of the classic Greek salad (or salata horiatiki). No olives, so a lot less salt, but really yummy — my guests all rave. MORE»

Recipe #327971

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