How to Cook Tepary Beans
I recently discovered tepary beans – the only legume native to Arizona, from the Southern region – while attending the Arizona Farmer + Chef Connection. Tepary beans commonly come in brown and white varieties and one serving boasts 9 grams...
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Single-Pan Sunny-Side Up Eggs with Kale, Red Peppers & Garlic
There are 100 ways to cook an egg, so the saying goes. And here’s one to add to your clean eating recipe repertoire. Loaded with a rainbow of vegetables, this recipe can really be enjoyed for any meal. Sop up all of the juicy...
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Angel Hair Pasta with Wild Salmon, Corn & Basil
What to Do with Leftover Salmon and Corn
Now that summer is in full swing, I buy fresh wild Alaskan salmon regularly, since it’s abundant in peak season and often on sale. When my husband travels to the big box retailer, we take advantage of...
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Easy Grilled Artichokes with Roasted Garlic-Dijon Puree
There are two ways of doing things in the kitchen: the restaurant chef’s way and the easy way. When I cooked at the five-star Mary Elaine’s, I was in charge of the artichokes, trimming them by the case. First I cut off all of...
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Fruity Coconut Cream Freezer Cupcakes with Dark Chocolate
Say the word “cupcake” to my 4-year-old daughter and a joyful squeal will immediately follow. Include some fruit and her oh-so-favorite dark chocolate and you have sealed the deal. While I love the textured almonds on the bottom, she asked me to remove the...
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Slow Cooker Lentil Sloppy Joes
Slow cookers offer so much more than hearty winter stews, and in the summer any way to escape the heat of the kitchen is welcome. How about a summertime sandwich of lentil sloppy joes? The inspiration for this recipe stems from a stovetop version by Heather McDougall,...
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California Avocado & Egg Breakfast Salad, and Giveaway!
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Each week I hard-boil a batch of eggs for a weekday morning quick source of high-quality protein for my husband, 3-year-old and myself. Typically I season my quartered egg with olive oil, salt and pepper, and enjoy it with a side of toast...
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Hibiscus Tea Raspberry “Sangria” Mocktail with Orange & Mint
This gorgeous, ruby red tea originates from the leaves of the hibiscus flower. In health food stores you’re likely to find this tea labeled “hibiscus”, and in mainstream grocery stores common brands are Raspberry Zinger® and Passion®. If all else fails, search ingredient lists...
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Thyme Seared Scallops on Coconut Creamed Corn with Red Bell Peppers
Coconut oil can substitute for butter in some recipes
There are two schools when it comes to coconut oil: the lovers and the haters. As I continue to sift through information, I fall somewhere in the middle. The pros of coconut oil are that it’s...
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Banana Coconut Cream Bars with Almond Crust
A couple of months ago, I was trying out a gluten-free diet, which I am no longer on. I was “jonesing” for something crusty, carby and sweet, and I couldn’t get banana cream pie off my mind, so I came up with this dessert....
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