Category Archives: Veggies & Sides

Pumkin Soup Recipe

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Do you have a can of pumpkin purée rankling around in the cupboard? Here’s a quick tip for a warm and satisfying soup that makes up in a jiffy and takes the chill out of lunch on a winter’s day … Continue reading

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Raw Pumpkin Salad

Pumpkin Pomegranite Beet

This salad is refreshing and hearty, perfect for an afternoon in Autumn. I just learned that you can eat pumpkin raw! I never considered it before, but it’s just another kind of squash! Enjoy! Toss to combine: 3 cups Arugula … Continue reading

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Super Sweet, End Of Summer Watermelon

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  Fresh from the Farmer’s Market, this super sweet watermelon keeps the taste of summer in the house even when the kids are back to school. Try cutting it in bite sized cubes (or balls) and mixing with some crumbled … Continue reading

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Easy Gazpacho Recipe From EncinoMom

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Ahh, Gazpacho! 2-3 cups fresh tomatoes, peeled 1 large cucumber, peeled 1 red pepper 1/2 small yellow onion 2 scallions 3 cloves of garlic 3 Tablespoons olive oil 1 Tablespoon cider vinegar 2 cups chicken broth 2 teaspoons hot sauce … Continue reading

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Grilled Artichoke

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  Prep: Wash artichokes, trim stem, cut off top 1/2″ of leaves and remaining leaf tips, if desired. I use a sharp knife and kitchen scissors (for the individual leaf tips). Cut artichoke in half, remove choke (“hair” and any … Continue reading

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Something Healthy This Way Comes, Organic Brussel Sprouts

EncinoMom - Grilled Brussel Sprouts

  Okay, I know, you don’t really like brussel sprouts. Maybe they need their own Fan page on facebook! These poor, maligned, cruciferous morsels deserve a fresh look. When I was growing up, I always knew when brussel sprouts were … Continue reading

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