Zesty Potato Skins

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These potato skins have a southwestern kick that helps to create the perfect snack. The unusual pairing of lime and potato gives them a festive flavor that, with the creamy dressing, makes them a true treat.

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Yellow Squash Skillet Casserole

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Quick, easy, nutritious, and darn tasty, this is the perfect casserole for a busy weeknight. If you’re getting produce from a CSA, use this as a template for cooking up just about any veg you’re not sure what to do with.

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Tomato & Avocado Salsa

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An exquisite salsa that you will fall in love with every time. Serve it with whole grain tortilla chips as a snack. Add it to a salad in place of dressing for lunch. Toss it together to top tacos to complete dinner. Use leftovers to top scrambled eggs the next morning. This salsa will work […]

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Spinach Dip

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Use this mild, herby vegetable dip with any of your favorite veggies, or serve it with pita crisps or Italian bread.

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Spicy Corn Salsa

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You can use this salsa as a dip for tortilla or pita chips or use it as a topping for rice, beans, fish, burritos, burgers, chicken… you get the idea. Anywhere you’ve got a summer celebration going on, there’s sure to be a use for this simple, versatile salsa. Tip: If you’d like to make […]

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Seared Endive

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This is a wonderfully simple yet elegant way to enjoy your vegetables. Crisply caramelized, slightly sweet edges contrast with refreshing lemon for a complex and scrumptious side dish to serve up with fish.

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Salmon Chowder

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Full of flavorful vegetables, this chowder can serve as comfort food or a first course for a fancy dinner party. This luxurious chowder is lightened by using evaporated skim milk instead of cream, but the dish is plenty rich. Tip: If you’re making this on a budget, consider using frozen salmon to save money.

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Pita Crisps

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These are way better than commercial pita chips and better for you. Only a teaspoon of oil is required here and you can mix and match different herbs and spices to complement the dip you’re using. Best eaten fresh.

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