2015 Calendar Recipes

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This selection of recipes was carefully chosen for our 2015 recipe calendar.

Slow Cooker Vegetable Beef Soup

Slow Cooker Vegetable Beef Soup

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One Guiding Stars iconOne Guiding Stars indicate good nutritional value. January: For the best texture and flavor in slow cooker recipes with meat, lightly brown the meat in a skillet over medium-high heat before adding to the slow cooker.

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Dark Chocolate Dairy-Free Ice Cream

Dark Chocolate Dairy-Free Ice Cream

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Three Guiding Stars iconThree Guiding Stars indicate the best nutritional value. February: As bananas ripen, they convert starch to natural sugars, so using bananas that are very ripe will give you the sweetest treat.

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Roasted Bressels Sprouts with Pistachio and Cipollini Onion

Roasted Brussels Sprouts With Pistachio & Shallot

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Two Guiding Stars iconTwo Guiding Stars indicate better nutritional value. March: For a little extra sweetness, sauté the onions lightly in part of the olive oil before roasting them with the Brussels sprouts.

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Spring Rolls

Spring Rolls

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Two Guiding Stars iconTwo Guiding Stars indicate better nutritional value. April: Bamboo shoots, rice paper wrappers, and bean sprouts can usually be found in the ethnic dried goods or frozen sections of your local grocery store.

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Grilled Chicken Pita

Grilled Chicken Pita

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Two Guiding Stars iconTwo Guiding Stars indicate better nutritional value. May: While you’ve got the grill out and heated, toss on some halved peaches for a lusciously nutritious dessert.

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FIsh Tacos with Mango Salsa

Fish Tacos with Mango Salsa

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Two Guiding Stars iconTwo Guiding Stars indicate better nutritional value. June: Peppers in adobe sauce can often be found canned in the ethnic foods aisle, but fresh hot peppers like jalapenos make a fine substitution.

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Teriyaki Tofu Salad

Teriyaki Tofu Salad

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One Guiding Stars iconOne Guiding Stars indicate good nutritional value. July: For the best flavor press some of the liquid out of the raw tofu and marinate for 1-4 hours before baking.

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Sicilian Swordfish

Sicilian Swordfish

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Three Guiding Stars iconThree Guiding Stars indicate the best nutritional value. August: If swordfish is hard to find in your area, fresh tuna steaks make an excellent alternative.

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Oatmeal Peanut Butter Bumps

Oatmeal Peanut Butter Bumps

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Three Guiding Stars iconThree Guiding Stars indicate the best nutritional value. September: Soak dates in warm water for an hour before pureeing--it will be easier on your blender and give you a less crumbly result.

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Sweet Potato Wedges with Apple Cider Reduction

Sweet Potato Wedges with Apple Cider Reduction

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One Guiding Stars iconOne Guiding Stars indicate good nutritional value. October: The cider reduction gels as it cools, so be sure to serve it while it's fresh and hot.

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Apple, Onion & Cranberry Stuffing

Apple, Onion & Cranberry Stuffing

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Two Guiding Stars iconTwo Guiding Stars indicate better nutritional value. November: If you prefer to stick with dried herbs, reduce the amount by half, as dried herbs are more potent than fresh.

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Cashew-Stuffed Mushrooms

Cashew-Stuffed Mushrooms

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One Guiding Stars iconOne Guiding Stars indicate good nutritional value. December: Black rice can be hard to find, but many stores are carrying wild rice mixtures that pair black and brown for a lovely, nutritious effect.

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