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Green Pepper Appetizer

Posted on August 19, 2011August 23, 2011 by Lanie Fioretti

           PrintGreen Pepper Appetizer Total Time: 10 minutes Yield: 6 – 8 Ingredients2 fresh green bell peppers 1 cup feta cheese 2 TBSP extra virgin olive oil 2 tsp chopped fresh mint (optional) 1 tsp dried dill 1 tsp dried oregano 1/2 tsp lemon zest juice of 1/2 lemon (or whole lemon) 1/4 tsp granulated…

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Hummus (garbanzo bean spread)

Posted on August 18, 2011August 30, 2011 by Lanie Fioretti

This makes a lot of hummus, but it freezes well.  If you’re going to make it, you might as well make a lot!  You’ll find a good price on smoked paprika in the bulk (health food section) of HEB on Wooded Acres or in the Woodway store in Waco. PrintHummus (garbanzo bean spread) Total Time:…

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Lunches for School (or work!)

Posted on August 18, 2011August 30, 2011 by Lanie Fioretti

Back to school, what to eat? Lunches are a big challenge normally.  The school can never feed your kids as well and as inexpensively as you can.  Those snack packs of highly processed items in the grocery store should not be an option.  Remember the more whole the food, the less processed, the better for…

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Avocado Tomato Salad

Posted on August 17, 2011August 17, 2011 by Lanie Fioretti

PrintAvocado Tomato Salad Total Time: 15 minutes Serving Size: 4 – 6 Ingredients4 tomatoes, cut in large dice 2 avocados, peeled, pitted, and cut in large dice 4 teaspoons toasted sesame seeds 1/4 cup shredded parmesan Salt and pepper 3 TBSP extra virgin olive oil 1 TBSP white wine vinegar 1 1/2 tsp fresh lemon…

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Shrimp with Chipotle Cream

Posted on August 17, 2011August 17, 2011 by Lanie Fioretti

If you serve this with grits or pasta and baby spinach the chipotle cream is good with all of it. PrintShrimp with Chipotle Cream Total Time: 45 minutes Serving Size: 4 – 6 Ingredients3 TBSP olive oil 2 cloves garlic, minced or pressed 1 tsp dried oregano 1 tsp granulated onion powder 2 TBSP fresh…

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