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Gluten Free Flour
(Why have just one?) Lots of people are sensitive to wheat or have a Celiac disease diagnosis Jane shows you how to make a very simple gluten-free flour mix that can be used to make baked goods. Tip on where to get the products in the recipe.
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Arugula Salad with Tofu Goddess Dressing
(Jane stars in Phil's commercial) Crisp clean greens dressed with a creamy herbal dressing. Sounds nice to us! The dressing can be used as a topping on pasta or grains too. Gluten-free. Vegan. Refreshing.
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Balsamic Vinaigrette
(No one wants to know) Watch Cynthia and Steve throw together their favorite salad using wild greens, sweet glazed nuts, dried cranberries and blue cheese topped with a super easy vinaigrette.
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Be Bop Breakfast
(Early girl gets the worm) Need to have superb energy throughout your day? Start with this wildly loose version of the Korean dish Be Bim Bop (translates to mixed rice). Brown rice, kale, egg, butter, condiments - cereal from a box can't compare.
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Ben's Friday Pancakes
(Cynthia's frustration snowballs) Magical flourless whole grain pancakes made by soaking steel cut oats and buckwheat groats overnight. Warm breakfast for cold mornings.
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Big Mo Minestrone with Garden Fresh Vegetables
(Ward answers the foreboding doorbell) This is one of those go-to soups that we use frequently to feed the family. Lots of fresh vegetables. The beans and potatoes keep the dish hearty. Economical, comforting food.
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Blanched Vegetables
(Steve loses by a nose) Clear instructions for this useful cooking technique for broccoli, cauliflower and carrots.
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Braised Greens
(Will Darrell barter?) The BEST cooking method for assertive greens like kale and collards. Renders them tender and tasty.
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Caramelized Bananas
(Jane wears children's clothing) Whole fruit plus some heat intensifies the sweetness enough to call it dessert. Watch what bananas do under the broiler with a few flavors added. A Captain J. favorite.
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Caribbean Lime Halibut
(The band gets a gig in Pasco?) Marinate wild halibut in lime ginger and garlic; reduce the remaining marinade to a nice glaze after cooking the fish and everyone at the table will love you.
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Chicken Cabbage Carrot Teriyaki
(Both Steve & Jane are interested in chippers) A favorite in our home. Cook a pot of rice and stir-fry chicken and oodles of vegetables adding a sauce made from tamari, brown sugar, ginger, honey and garlic.
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Chicken Tikka Masala
(Ward's extended stay) You have to try this sassy saucy Indian dish. The tikka sauce is a pure heaven combo of tomato sauce, heavy cream and spices. Our recipe also offers a vegetarian version made with chickpeas. Everybody's happy!
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Chickpea, Carrot and Broccoli Indian Curry
(Jane phones home) An easy family meal made easier if you have a jar of curry paste handy. This version merges familiar carrots, potatoes, broccoli and chickpeas into a tomato-based curry sauce. Just right served over Golden Spice Rice or Quinoa or while retrieving your child from jail.
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Chili con Grass-Fed Carne
(Is chili Dutch?) Crazy easy con carne. Cinnamon, onions, kidney beans, beef and tomatoes. The neighbors beg us to invite them over.
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Chocolate Brown Rice Crispy Treats
(Steve lives long and prospers) They're gluten-free, dairy-free, egg-free, vegan, easy-to-pack ... sounds perfect for a trip boldly going where no man has gone before. And they only take minutes to make - a dessert that's warp speed!
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Chocolate Covered Coconut Macaroons
(Steve friends an old flame) Steve reminisces while making this heavenly flour-free dessert. Coconut, honey, egg white and baking chocolate are all you need.
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Classic Greek Salad
(There's something different about Cynthia) But what is it? Will anyone notice? Who cares! We got classic Greek salad on the menu. Get your tomatoes and cucumbers ready! Serve it alongside hummus and warm pita.
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Coconut Peanut Sauce
(Steve imagines roasting a turkey) Dreamy creamy Thai-flavored sauce made from coconut milk, peanut butter, maple syrup, fresh ginger and toasted sesame oil. Pour it over fried tofu, cooked, greens, rice, grilled chicken, blanched vegetables and more.
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Cranberry Apple Relish
(Home on the range or hotplate) This recipe is much less complicated than putting up a tent. Whether you're living indoors or out during the holiday season, include this seasonal fruit dish on your table.
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Cranberry Ginger Cider
(What was Steve thinking?) Festive hot drink for wintery weather. Fresh ginger makes it warming. Do not give this to your puppy.
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Curry Paste
(Steve grinds while Darrell stares) Having this deeply flavored paste on hand makes short work of curry dinners. It also makes an excellent gift.
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Dr. Bruce's Awesome Salmon
(Ward blends in) There's a reason this is named awesome and it's all about the marinade - lime, ginger, garlic, scallions and toasted sesame oil team up for a big win. Tips on how to choose healthy fish offered up from Steve.
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Emerald City Salad
(Mothering skills have eluded Jane) Wild rice, local seasonal greens, fennel and red cabbage melded with a clean lemon olive oil dressing makes this a northwest favorite.
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Fish Tacos w/Creamy Cilantro Sauce
(Ward barks up the wrong tree) My family begs for these tacos which utilize lime & garlic marinated halibut and fresh vegetables with a mayo or yogurt cilantro-lime sauce drizzled in among the fish and vegetables.
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French Lentil Dijon Spread
(Phil moves Jane.) Need an easy, unique appetizer? This blend works well as a party dip for crackers and vegetables or use it as a sandwich spread with whole wheat toast with lettuce, tomato and mayonnaise - throw on some pickled red onions or caramelized onions to make it scrumptious.
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French Lentils with Sage Butter
(For whom the bell tolls) Those tiny French lentils become majestic when joined by sage, scallion and currants sauteed in butter then drizzled with Queen Balsamic.
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Fresh Local Organic
(Steve peels a grape) The most important concepts to base your food shopping on. Find out why.
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Freshly Ground Spice Chai Tea
(The answer is "yes") Star anise, black peppercorns, cardamom pods and whole cloves buzzed them in a small grinder to release flavor, simmer with fresh ginger and serve with honey and milk. This is the real deal. Let Jane show you how.
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Fried Tempeh
(Jane blows Grandpa's cover) Tempeh is a magnificent fermented whole food. Excellent protein source for vegetarians and vegans. Here's how to make it sing - a quick fry in coconut oil.
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Fried Tofu
(Who's gonna pick up Joaquin?) With the right heat and the right oil your tofu will come out crisp on the outside, tasty throughout. Marinating first is key.
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Fruitsicles
(Good thing Jane only has one kid) Fresh fruits, 100% fruit juices blended with coconut milk or vanilla yogurt freeze up into inexpensive, refreshing treats for all ages.
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Gay's Mini Pot Roast with Many Vegetables
(Steve has a beef with the roast) Lots of carrots, parsnips, potatoes and Brussel sprouts take a long trip with red wine and a modest piece of grass-fed beef. Tasty destination worth the drive.
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Golden Spice Rice
(No blame, no gain) By simply sauteing brown rice in ghee, cardamom and turmeric before simmering you change the color and flavor dramatically. Don't tell me brown rice is boring.
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Green Eggs (no ham)
(Steve does not like them in the fridge) Cynthia schools us on where to get the best eggs. And then shows us her tricky little wilt-first method of adding nutritious leafy greens to this super-healthy breakfast.
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Greg's Cauliflower Gratin
(Local chef turned marriage counselor) Watch Chef Greg Atkinson make this creamy comfort food and give Cynthia marital advice simultaneously. Good visuals of how to make a roux.
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Homemade Cinnamon Applesauce
(Not for freaks and crazy people) Do it in the pressure cooker and it takes just 5 minutes. You'll never want the jarred king again.
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Honey Ginger Teriyaki Sauce
(Wood chipper interrupts Jane) The bottled stuff sucks by comparison. You can make a bunch and keep it handy to marinate fish, toss into stir-frys, slip a bit into salad dressings.
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Hoppin' John
(See Ginger run)
Another flavorful vegetarian dinner that complies with the "Eat real food. Mostly plants." message. Serve it with polenta or your favorite cornbread and braised greens. That's a good meal.
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How to Caramelize Onions
(Men doing what men do) Patience grasshopper. Watch these men do nothing while everything happens in the pan.
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How to Cook Beans
(Ginger tries gardening) Cook beans from scratch. It's no big deal. They taste much better than beans from a can. Get the lowdown, all your questions answered (well as many as we could think of...)
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How to Cut Lemongrass
(Cynthia finds the tender part) The slender fragrant stalk that gives Thai food its unique taste can be daunting. Not anymore.Watch.
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How to Cut Up an Onion
(Ward’s love is here to stay) There is a safe, respectful, tearless way to have a relationship with an onion. Find out how.
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How to Hard Boil an Egg
(Jane smells something fishy) Non-violent hard-boiled eggs explained simply by Jane. So easy you can check email and text while you're doing it.
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How to Make Ghee
(Carlotta needs clarification) Magnify the flavor of spices by sizzling them in ghee to begin your dish. An excellent cooking fat as it imparts the buttery flavor but holds a higher heat when clarified.
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How to Make Vanilla Extract
(Jane's secret elixer) Makes a special gift for your favorite cook. Plan ahead! Why does Jane always keep some in her purse?
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How to Pressure Cook Beets
(Cynthia feels cooped up) People who tell me they hate this vegetable reconsider, maybe even fall in love, when they taste pressure-cooked beets. The magic pot renders them tender and silky. The gritty texture and sometimes dirty flavor goes away. Cmon. Give 'em a try.
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Huevos Rancheros
(Ward masters multitasking) Traditional Mexican breakfast presents buttered corntortilla with fried egg on top smothered in tomatoes, chilies and onions. Grated cheese, avocado and black beans added make you want to shout ole.
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Hummus
(Fatima strikes the wrong chord) Hummus made with freshly cooked garbanzos, lemon, garlic and tahini makes a handy staple for appetizers, sandwiches and more. Just ask Jane.
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Jeffs Potato Pancakes
(Jane practices for a date) Everybody Loves Potato Pancakes. It's true. This recipe comes from Jeff Basom, chef at Bastyr University and it is quite the favorite among the students for breakfast, lunch or dinner.
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Lemon and Herb Roasted Chicken
(Will Phil pass the test?)
Roasting a chicken (or two depending on your family size) saves minutes and money. The flavorful chicken can be used for Sunday dinner, and then transformed into a Tuesday soup, a Thursday salad.
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Lemon Tahini Sauce
(Darrell likes burritos) And who cares when you can have some of this zesty tahini lemon garlic sauce flowing over rice, fresh greens, blanched vegetables, falafel or as a dip for pita.
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Lime Boost
(Joaquin considers gardening) A jar of this sweetened lime concentrate is perfect for fish marinades, cabbage salad dressings, an icy drink and more. Excellent to add to the athlete's water bottle.
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Man-to-Man Chipotle Black Bean Stew
(Jane takes an anniversary picture) Black beans cooked with a chipotle pepper, corn, fire-roasted tomatoes, cilantro make a hearty stew with Southwest flavors.
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Mango Lime Salsa
(A brief encounter) Cutting a ripe mango can be fun. Let Jane show you how. Adding the mango cubes to lime and cilantro and plopping it on Mole Chicken or in a Fish Taco - even more fun!
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Maple Butter Nut Granola
(Jane pulls one out of the oven) Rolled oats, almonds, sunflower and pumpkin seeds coated with maple syrup, butter and sweet spices makes the most heavenly granola. Friends squeal for a big jar of this for a birthday present.
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Massaged Kale Salad Salad with Apples & Gorgonzola
(The buck stops here) By massaging salt into kale, the bitterness disappears and the leaves become tender. Dress it with olive oil and apple cider vinegar after adding fresh apples, currants, nuts and crumbled cheese. A HUGE favorite among both my students and friends.
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Mediterranean Quinoa with Mint, Feta & Pine Nuts
(Steve strains the relationship) Cook nutrient-dense quinoa until it's light and fluffy, dress it with lemon juice and olive oil and then add these Mediterranean treasures: fresh mint and parsley, toasted pine nuts, feta cheese.
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Mini Chocolate Lava Cakes
(Steve tries bazumba) Chocolate, almond butter and salted caramel - oh my. These cakes are quick to make, gluten free, and the soft middle melts in your mouth - does it get better?
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Mirin Baked Chicken with Shitake Mushrooms
(Facelift, the social network for Ward) This succulent entrée is crazy simple. The mirin (sweet rice wine) and tamari meld with the chicken to make a dark sweet sauce. The oven does all the magic.
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Miso Happy Broth
(Cynthia answers the call) Taking the time to allow land and sea vegetables to infuse a soup stock with their nutrients creates a powerful soup. The probiotics in the miso make it easy to digest too. Try it while you wait for the phone company to fix voice mail. You'll have LOTS of time.
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Nori Wrapped Wasabi Salmon
(Harmony is lacking at band practice) When you smear nori with wasabi, mustard and herbs and wrap it around salmon before cooking, the mineral-rich sea vegetable shrink-wraps the fish as it cooks and keeps it moist. The wasabi and herbs add kick.
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Orange Glazed Salmon Kebobs with Yogurt Garlic Dip
(Ginger gets a bath) Impress everyone at the dinner table with these savory sweet salmon morsels. The reduced orange, honey and tamari glaze and the cool yogurt dip will help Jane regain a smile after what she's just seen.
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Parsley Pumpkin Seed Garnish
(Darrell finds his pulse) Fresh parsley and garlic ground up with toasty pumpkin seeds make this deceptively simple yet decidedly yummy garnish. The extra layer of flavor and texture makes creamy soups, sandwiches and salads sing.
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Peasant Kasha, Potatoes and Mushrooms
(Where is everybody?) Toasted buckwheat groats (aka kasha) is a superior gluten-free grain that is underutilized. Cynthia shows you how to make it with potatoes, mushrooms and onions added.
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Pepper Crusted Seared Ahi
(Men throw fish at Jane) Hopefully they threw no ahi tuna at her. This delicate fish should be barely seared. The black pepper crust and the fruity sauce elevate the fish dish to rock star status. Serve it to guests.
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Picky Eaters and Tomato Basil Soup
(Joaquin doesn't pick on goldfish) Learn simple strategies for shifting picky eaters while Cynthia makes a please-everyone Tomato Basil Soup.
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Poached Egg
(A taxing meeting for Cynthia) The Joy of Cooking method of poaching the incredible edible egg. Vortex required.
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Poached Salmon Salad with Sun-Dried Tomatoes and Gremolata
(Not the masters of their domain) Unbelievable news revealed by Ward as Cynthia prepares this savory, mouth-watering salad from one of her favorite cookbooks. Blanched green beans, red onion, sun-dried tomatoes and wild salmon gently poached in aromatics. Try this one!
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Polenta with Asiago Cheese
(A stirring family tale) Cooking can be a joyful way to nurture yourself, your family and your corn grits. Stir a little cheese in at the end and the love blossoms even more.
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Quick Pickled Red Onions
(Ward goes fishing) Very handy to keep a jar of this bright colored condiment around. Perks up sandwiches, salads and super easy to make.
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Quick-Boiled Collard Greens
(Jane offers community service with Seattle PD) An easy way to tame assertive greens - send them to the jacuzzi until they relax. This cooking method preserves nutrients, discards bitterness, brings our flavor.
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Quinoa
(The perfect grain inspires a song) Get clear instructions for how to make this quick-cooking, nutrient-dense grain come out just right.
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Raita Yogurt Topping
(Steve is transformed by a chef's coat) Word in nutritional research is that we all need more probiotics in our diet. Get the friendly bacteria in an awesome topping for vegetable curries, fish, chicken, rice by making this dish with high-quality whole milk yogurt.
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Roasted Winter Squash
(Steve's key to success) From cutting safely to the final flavor drizzle, learn the step-by-step for roasting your autumn harvest of winter squash.
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Romaine Chopped Salad with Creamy Basil Dressing
(Phil finds feasible floor plan) The sharp sweet basil salad dressing poured over crisp lettuce, ripe tomatoes, blue cheese, yummy chickpeas and the reliable hard boiled egg make this chop salad win over anybody's taste buds. Vegetarian, gluten-free main dish salad.
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Rooibos Raspberry Soda
(What is sodie?) Google each of the ingredients in the major brands of soda pop and you may never chug a can again. Instead find out how refreshing herbal tea, raspberry juice and berry seltzer water can be.
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Rosemary Red Soup
(Jane helps Darrell with his letters) A beautiful looking soup that boasts all local winter vegetables and herbs. Beets, carrots, red lentils and rosemary marry for love.
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Ruby Red Pickled Beets
(It'll grow) These sweetly spiced beets will glamorize any meal. Plop them next to your sandwich at lunch time. Pretty up the dinner plate by adding this deep red color.
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Samurai Salmon Bowl
(Ward moves on) This combo of salmon, nori, avocado and zippy wasabi will have you leaping into action like a Japanese war lord. Dine and conquer!
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Santa Fe Black Bean Salad
(Joaquin thinks Batman is slapstick) Oops! Nothing for the lunch box? Company coming over to watch the game? Keep your pants on! This recipe saves the day.
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Sauerkraut
(Whose rules are those?) Making your own sauerkraut is easy and rewarding. All you need is a head of cabbage and the inclination to chop and pound. Fermented foods like sauerkraut have shown to be beneficial to health for centuries.
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Spiced Sweet Potatoes with apple and kale
(Homeless in Seattle) Hip hip hooray, brightly colored vegetables! Roasting sweet potatoes makes them super sweet. Combining apples and kale is divine. Put them together and what can we say? Fabulous vegetable dish coming your way.
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Split Pea Soup with Potatoes and Dill
(The new neighbor) Not real pretty to look at but neither is the new neighbor. We give you the how to on both a vegetarian version and one that includes ham. The cumin + dill marry well with peas. Try it. You'll see.
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Squash and Raisin Stuffed Chicken Breasts
(Steve sells home plate) Stuffed chicken breasts sounds difficult and gourmet - not true. A fantastic way to renovate leftovers like roasted squash and extend a pound of chicken to feed a family. Very pretty morsels too!
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Starting Baby on Food
(What's in the oven?) Real food from home-cooked meals surpasses the jarred or boxed stuff by miles. We share the basic 1-2-3's of starting baby on the best.
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Summer Fruit Ambrosia with Vanilla Nut Cream
(Darrell tries to fix Cynthia's hot flash fan) Gather berries and apricots when they are prime, envelop them in a little citrus sweet to fold their color and top them with this sexy little dairy-free cream made from vanilla, cashews, maples syrup and water.
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Sweet Glazed Nuts
(Steve demonstrates phone manners) We use these in oodles of dishes - massaged kale salad, tossed green salad, rice and quinoa dishes, rolled into chicken breasts And they make an exceptional snack, appetizer or gift. Let Steve show you how to make a jar today!
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Sweet Pepper Relish
(No interruptus) Adding condiments made from raw vegetables gives meals extra enzymes, nutrients and (most noteworthy) flavor. This bright red relish made from bell peppers adds all of the above to any meal.
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Sweet Rice Timbales
(Joaquin seeks Scrabble partner) Like the refreshing flavor of sushi rice? This video recipe shows you how to make it using whole grains and natural sweeteners. Plus we show you how to make shapely rice and a glimpse of Jane's boy.
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Tamari Roasted Nuts
(Steve & Darrell schedule a play date) We have to have these around. We need them for a quick, satisfying snack (try jumbling them with raisins and chocolate chips). People ask me to make them as a gift because they believe they are hard to make. Shhh - it's so easy.
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Tempeh Tacos with Chipotle Cream
(Ward can run but he can't hide) They're gluten-free, vegan or vegetarian, and they happen to be downright yummy. Bonus recipe because we've included Avocado Salsa too! Perfect for Meatless Monday, Taco Tuesday or What the Heck Am I Gonna Make Tonight Wednesday,
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Thai Coconut Chicken Soup
(Steve rebounds for soup) This traditional Thai soup uses coconut milk, lemon grass and fish sauce to form a flavorful base. The ginger garlic influence make it a perfect kill-the-cold soup. A popular family favorite. We also give instructions for how to make this a vegetarian/vegan dish in the recipe. Enjoy!
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Thai Steak Salad
(Ginger causes two pies worth of trouble) There's no dilemma about this omnivore delight. Lime, cilantro, garlic and some heat rubbed into some grass fed beef. Medium rare strips served over salad with cucumber. I'm salivating, how about you?
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Thai Yellow Curry Tempeh
(Ward lets it simmer) Okay - you'll need to stretch yourself and shop for lemongrass, Thai red chilies, Kaffir lime leaves and fish sauce but the enhanced coconut milk will make you soon no matter what vegetables, tofu, chicken, shrimp or tempeh you invite in.
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The Cookus Cupboard Baking Essentials
(Jane's sweet on trees & bees, vanilla & Phil) Are you ready to bake? Jane will help you gather the ingredients you need to make sweet treats for your family.
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The Cookus Cupboard: Beans and Soyfoods
(Jane helps herself) Keep your pantry stocked with versatile, economical beans. If you make a pledge to eat vegetarian meals a few times a week, beans and soyfoods are the perfect protein. Cynthia shows you how to purchase and store while Jane prepares for a glove exchange.
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The Cookus Cupboard: Fats, Oils and Vinegars
(Steve grills Phil) Here's a list of fats and oils that provide the highest quality cooking experience (best flavor too!) brought to you by Steve. We prefer the stable traditional fats. Also included: our two favorite vinegars to keep in house. Plus storage information (do you have a butter keeper???) Is this guy right for Jane?
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The Cookus Cupboard: Herbs and Spices
(Jane has a spicy encounter) Want a list of basic fresh herbs and dry spices to keep on hand? Make your life easier, save money and shop with Jane. She'll spell out the flavor boosters you need to stock up on and show you how to store fresh herbs so they last. Watch out for those peppercorns. Like Cupid's arrows.
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The Cookus Cupboard: Nuts and Dried Fruit
(Nutty girl seeks check-out boy.) Nuts and seeds have provided solid, whole foods nourishment to humans for thousands of years - maybe millions. The fats in nuts and seeds are excellent for the brain and the body. Stock up on these pantry items so you can make favorite Cookus recipes.
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The Cookus Cupboard: Whole grains and flours
(Field trip!!!) Cynthia gives you a starter shopping list for whole grains and flours, shows you how easy it is to buy in bulk and how to have meaningful conversations with the check-out guy.
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Three Sisters Stew
(Jane dresses for work) At the peak of early fall fresh corn, dried beans and winter squash emerge together after the growing season. Collect the harvest of these three sisters and prepare this cinnamon and chili kissed warm stew.
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Top 10 First Foods for Baby
(Ward enters the fold) Generate superior foods for baby by using wholesome food that the family typically dines on.
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Triple A Salad
(so you wanna do something?) Toasted almonds, creamy avocado and mineral-rich arame team up to create this flavorful salad that is low in calories and high in calcium while Jane re-interprets dating word nuance. This happy salad is vegan, vegetarian, dairy-free and gluten-free.
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Turn Up the Heat Molasses BBQ Sauce
(Don't ask, don't tell) Steve mans up to sauce combining tomato, molasses, maple syrup, vinegar and HEAT (chipotle or cayenne). Slather on beans, chicken and more.
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White Bean and Kale Minestrone
(Can't run with scissors!) Cooked white beans, fresh sage and a touch of tomato paste create the creamy base for this nourishing soup. Ribbons of kale add color, texture and major nutrients. Serve with Pumpkin Pecan Muffins or a bit slice of warm bread and butter. Who can resist?
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Wild Rice
(Does Cynthia really measure up?) A unique and nutritious grain worthy of the patience involved to make it come out tender. Using the right amount of heat and time is imperative. Can be done as a family member embarks on a new hobby.
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Yummy Yam Frosting
Loaded with golden-orange color, sweet earthy flavor and A and C nutrients. An awesome way to utilize leftover yams and sweet potatoes. Frost up Pumpkin Pecan Muffins, ginger cookies, carrot cake or raisin bread and you will become very popular.
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