Dressing;
1/3 cup fresh lime juice
1/2 t cumin
2 cloves garlic minced
a few dashes of Franks Red hot sauce
1/2 cup olive oil
Mix together all ingredients

3 carrots peeled and shredded
1 medium head green cabbage shredded 
1 red bell pepper julienned
1 red onion julienned or small dice
1/2 cup chopped fresh cilantro
salt and pepper to taste
Add dressing to the cabbage mixture and season 
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4 ounce fresh baby spinach
1/2 cup chopped broccoli
1/2 a ripe avocado
1/4 cup blueberries
1/4 cup feta cheese crumbled
2-4 T dried cranberries
2-4 T roasted sunflower seed
salt and pepper to taste

Poppy Seed Ranch Dressing
1/2 cup plan Greek yogurt or sour cream
1/4 cup buttermilk
1.4 cup mayo
1 clove garlic
1/2 t lemon juice or white vinegar
1 t poppy seed
1/2 t dried parsley
1/2 t dried dill
1/4 t onion powder
1/4 t paprika
1/8 tsp garlic powder
salt and pepper to taste.

combine all ingredients for dressing.

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1 8 OUNCE BEEF SIRLOIN STEAK 1/2 INCH THICK
BALSAMIC VINAIGRETTE
1 LARGE RED PEPPER CUT INTO 2 INCH STRIPS
1/2 POUND FRESH ASPARAGUS SPEARS CLEANED
1 T OLIVE OIL
MIXED SALAD GREENS
BLUE CHEESE TO TASTE

MARINATE THE CHICKEN IN BALSAMIC VINAGARETTE
GRILL MEAT AND VEGETABLES

SLICE MEAT AFTER RESTING MEAT FOR 10 MINUTES 
TOP GREENS WITH STEAK SLICES AND VEGETABLES
ADD BLUE CHEESE TO TASTE
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8 cups baby spinach leaves
1 cup strawberries sliced
6 ounces blueberries
6 ounces raspberries
4 ounces feta cheese
1/4 red onion sliced ( to taste)
1 cup sliced or slivered almonds

Poppy seed dressing
1 cup oil
1/3 cup apple cider vinegar
1/2 cup sugar
1 t poppy seeds
1 t dried mustard
salt and pepper to taste

combine dressing ingredients together .
place spinach in a large bowl and top with fruit, feta, red onions and almonds 
drizzle with dressing and serve immediately
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1 CUP BUTTON MUSHROOMS QUARTERED
1 T CANOLA OIL
1/2 CU FRESH STRAWBERRIES
1/2 CUP FRESH BLUEBERRIES
1/4 CUP PISTACHIOS LIGHTLY TOASTED
3 CUPS BABY LETTUCE MIX
1/2 CUP SHREDDED MONTERY JACK CHEESE SHREDDED

DRESSING;
1 T SHALLOTS MINCED
1 t GARLIC MINCED
2 T DIJON MUSTARD
1/2 CUP WHITE BALSAMIC VINEGAR
2 t FRESH OREGANO
2 t FRESH THYME
1 t HONEY
1 CUP OIL
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5 cups romaine lettuce chopped
1/2 cup cherry tomatoes halved
1/2 cup canned or fresh and cooked corn kernels
1/2 cup black beans, drained and rinsed
2 T chopped cilantro
1 avocado diced
1/4 cup tortilla strips for garnish

Cilantro lime dressing
1 cup loosely packed cilantro leaves stems removed
1/2 cup plain Greek yogurt
1 clove garlic 
juice of one lime
1/4 cup salad oil
salt and pepper to taste
2 T apple cider vinegar

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1/2 cup teriyaki sauce ( the thicker the better)
4 boneless skinless chicken breasts', pounded to even thickness
8 cups chopped greens ( romaine or green leaf)
1/2 cup cherry tomatoes halved
1/4 red onion thinly sliced
2 avocados sliced
1 15 ounce can pineapple rings with juice ( divide the juice between marinade and dressing
cilantro roughly chopped

dressing 
1/2 cup teriyaki sauce
1/3 cup rice vinegar or apple cider vinegar
1/3 cup oil
pineapple juice from the can of pineapple rings

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8 CUPS FINELY DICED CABBAGE 
1/4 CUP DICED OR GRATED CARROTS
2 T MINCED ONION
1/3 CUP SUGAR
1/2 t SALT
1/8 t PEPPER
14 CUP MILK
1/2 CUP MAYO
1/4 CUP BUTTERMILK
1 1/2 T WHITE VINEGAR
2 1/2 T LEMON JUICE

CABBAGE SHREDDED FINELY
MIX SAUCE TOGETHER AND POUR OVER CABBAGE AND CARROTS AND ONIONS 
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DRESSING;
1 CLOVE GARLIC
1/3 CUP CREAMY PEANUT BUTTER
3 T HONEY
2 T SOY SAUCE
2 T LIME JUICE
2 T RICE VINEGAR
2 T SUNFLOWER OIL OR CANOLA
1 t SEMASE OIL
1/4 t SRIRACHI
WARM WATER AS NEEEED
PROCESS IN A FOOD PROCCER OR BLENDER.  ADJUST SESAONINGS.

SALAD
NAPA CABBAGE OR ROMAINE OR COMBO
3-4 CUPS SHREDDED CHICKEN COOKED
1 1/2 CUP JULIENNED RED BELL PEPPER
1 1/2 CUP JULIENNED CARROTS
CILANTRO LEAVES FOR GARNISH

POUR DRESSING OVER SALAD AND ENJOY

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CILANTRO LIME MARINADE
1 CUP CILANTRO LEAVES
4 GARLIC CLOVES PEELED
3 T LIME JUICE
2 T OLIVE OIL
1 tsp EACH CHILI POWDER, GROUND CUMIN, ONION POWDER
1/2  tsp EACH PAPRIKA, SALT, PEPPER, SIGER
1/4 t CAYENNE PEPPER
WHISK ALL TOGETHER OR USE A FOOD PROCESSOR OR BLENDER 
RESERVE 2 T FOR BASTING
ADD CHICKEN TO REMAINING MARINADE REFIGERATE 2-10 HOURS
GRILL CHICKEN 

SALAD 
1 LARGE HEAD ROMAINE LETTUCE CHOPPED
1 CUP CHERRY TOMATOES HALVED
1 CUP BLACK BEANS
CORN FORM TWO EARS OF SWEET CORN
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4 CHICKEN BREAST OR 6 CHICKEN TENDERS
6 T SHREDDED SWEETENED COCONUT
1/4 CUP PANKO
2 T CRUSHED CORNFLAKES
1/3 CUP EGG WHITES BEATEN
SALT AND PEPPER TO TASTE
PAN SPRY
6 CUPS BABY MIXED GREENS
3/4 CUP SHREDDED CARROTS
1 LARGE TOMATO SLICED
1 SMALL CUCUMBER SLICED

VINEGARETTE
1 T OIL
1 T HONEY
1 T WHITE VINEGAR OR BALSAMIC
WHISK ALL INGREDIENTS FOR VINEGARETTE TOGEHER AND SET ASIDE

PREHEAT OVEN TO 375
COMBINE COCONUT FLAKES, PANKO, CORNFLAKES AND SALT AND PEPPER IN A BOWL
LIGHTLY SEASON THE CHICKEN
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Breaded chicken tenders cooked and chopped in bite size pieces
Romaine lettuce, chopped
bacon cooked crisp and chopped
Cherry tomatoes, sliced in half
Croutons as needed
dressing of choice.

Quick and easy dinner.

And air fryer works wonders on this recipe for the chicken.

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Iceberg Lettuce cut in 16 one inch wedges
8 Strips of Cooked Bacon, cooked and cut into half
16 Grape tomatoes or wedges of tomatoes
Bamboo Stick 4 each
Blue Cheese Dressing as needed
Crumbled Blue Cheese to taste
Minced Red Onion for Garnish
Chopped  Bacon for Garnish

Thread lettuce wedges, bacon piece and Tomato onto bamboo stick repeat
Arrange on a platter
Sprinkle with Blue Cheese

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8 cups shredded cabbage
1/4 cup grated carrot
2 tablespoons minced onion

Sauce
1/3 cup sugar
salt and pepper to taste
1/4 cup milk
1/2 cup mayo
1/4 cup buttermilk
1 1/2 T white vinegar
2 1/2 T lemon juice

Mix sauce together and pour over vegetables.  Refrigerate overnight. 
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Romaine lettuce 2 heads
Iceberg lettuce 1 head
cucumbers 1/2 moons 4 each
red onions julienne 2 each
green peppers julienne 2 each
tomato wedges 8 cut 4 tomatoes
olives Greek as needed
Feta cheese 6 ounce
Prepare lettuce and vegetables
toss with dressing at service time
add feta cheese and garnish with olives

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Lettuce 4 1/2 ounces
Turkey or chicken 1 ounce
Ham 1 ounce
Cheddar cheese 1/2 ounce
Swiss Cheese 1/2 ounce
Cherry tomato or wedge 2 or 3 each
olives 3 each
beets pickled 2 each
cucumbers 2 rounds
egg hardboiled 1 each

Makes one salad  Salad dressing Blue Cheese, Ranch or a blush dressing

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this is a really different potato salad!  I love cilantro so I find this a wonderful salad to make in the summer time with fresh from the garden tomatoes

3 pounds red potatoes 3/4 inch dice
1/2 pound Roma tomatoes cut into 3/4 inches ( large dice)
1 cup finely sliced red onion
1 cup finely chopped fresh cilantro 
1/4 cup and 2 tablespoons rice vinegar
1 cup mayonnaise 

cook ok the potatoes in salted water until tender
drain potatoes and cool 
in large bowl whisk together vinegar and mayonnaise 
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This would be so good in a wrap too.  Just add some more veggies!

1 1/2 cups couscous  ( today I made it with Israeli couscous and it was great but regular
 is what the recipe calls for)
1 tablespoon butter
1 1/2 cups boiling water if using regular couscous, but for Israeli couscous cook in boiling water.  Rule of thumb is one pound of pasta per gallon of water.
1/4 cup plain yogurt
1/4 cup olive oil
1 teaspoon white wine vinegar
1 teaspoon curry powder
1/4 teaspoon turmeric
1 teaspoon kosher salt
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5 ears corn shucked
1 shallot chopped small dice
1/4 cup fresh lime juice
olive oil to drizzle
Cotija cheese to taste
fresco chili or jalapeno pepper
cilantro chopped as desired

cut off the kernels of 1 ear of corn
toss with shallot, chili, lime juice,salt and pepper

Grill 4 ears of corn with a drizzle of olive oil ( don't use butter)  Hint... I like to boil or steam or microwave my corn until almost tender before I grill it.
Grill until pretty golden

Cut the kernels from the cob add to the raw corn
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Dressing:
1/2 cup fresh squeezed lime juice
2 T rice vinegar
2 T Chili powder
2 T honey
can add a pinch of cayenne if desired
1/2 cup vegetable oil
salt and pepper to taste

Salad
1 pound jicama cut into matchsticks
1/2  head of cabbage, green or purple or a combination shredded
2 carrots grated
1/4 cup chopped cilantro
1/2 cup roasted corn ( great use for left over corn on the cob or just use frozen corn)
1 cup black beans ( drained well)
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Finely grated zest of one lemon about a teaspoon
1 1/2 tablespoon lemon juice
1/2 teaspoon Dijon mustard
3 tablespoons olive oil
salt and pepper to taste

1 pound Brussel sprouts
2 Tablespoons pumpkin seeds
1 avocado sliced

Whisk lemon zest and juice with mustard, drizzle in oil slowly.
Toss dressing with Brussel sprouts leaves and pumpkin seeds
season with salt and pepper to taste.



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dressing:
3 T olive oil
2 T honey divided
2 T champange vinegar divided
salt and pepper to taste

8 large or 12 small fresh figs

5 to 6 cups loosely packed baby arugula
2 to 3 ounces asiago, parmigiano-reggiano or dry jack cheese

trim the stems of the figs and cut length wise.  Arrange cut side up on a platter
whisk together the reserved honey and vinegar until completely blended.  Lighly brush on the figs

grill figs cut side down until warm and lighly caramelized about 2 minute and turn.
set aside

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2 pounds red potatoes scrubbed clean
2 tablespoons oil
kosher salt as needed
8 ounces ( half a pound) of bacon, diced and cooked until crisp divided in two
1 cup sour cream
4 green onions, thinkly sliced
2 cups cheddar cheese, shredded
pepper to taste

preheat oven to 350 degrees
toss potatoes in oil add kosher salt to taste
place on sheet pan and bake until the potatoes are tender
it will depend on the size of the potatoes how long it will take to bake

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4 small tomatoes about 4 ounces each
salt and pepper
3 T extra virgin olive oil
3 T Balsamic vinegar
sugar to taste, if needed
3 ounces fresh mozzarella, or buffalo mozzarella cut into chunks
1/4 cup slivered red onion
1/4 cup fresh basil snipped

cut the stem end of the tomato, about 1/4 inch slice.
using a spoon scoop out the core, leaving a 1/2 inch thick shell
sprinkle the tomato shell with salt and pepper

Place tomatoes on the plate.

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1 cup wild rice
1 cup brown rice
oil to saute vegetables as needed
6 ounces mushrooms
1 garlic clove minced
2 ribs of celery chopped small
1/2 minced scallion
1/4 cup fresh parsley leaves chopped
2 Tablespoons walnut oil
2 tablespoons lemon juice
2 tablespoons red wine vinegar
salt and pepper to taste
1/3 cup pecan halves, toasted and broken into pieces

Add wild rice to 3 1/2 cups of salted water, bring to a boil cover and simmer for 15 minutes
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this is just the list of ingredients to add to a spiral pasta... you can make this as small or as large as you would like

spiral pastas
peppers julienne
broccoli florets ( blanched in hot water and quickly into ice water)
cauliflower
zucchini 1/2 inch rounds
yellow squash rounds
red onions julienne
white onions julienne
carrots julienne
olive oil
basil
parmesan cheese
italian dressing

prepare pasta, drain and season with salt and pepper
prepare vegetables in desired shapes and sizes
blanch broccoli keep cris...

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Low Mein Noodles 5 pounds
celery cut on the bias 8 ounces
carrot shredded 6 ounces
red pepper cut bias 6 ounces
green onions sliced 4 ounces
snow peas cut bias 8 ounces
bean sprouts washed and dried and chopped 1 pound
water chestnuts chopped 6 ounces
roasted sesame dressing 3 cups
garnish with toasted sesame seeds and more chopped green onion

Roasted sesame seed dressing
salad oil 3/4 cup
peanut oil 2 T
sesame seed oil 2 T
soy sauce 2 T
rice vinegar 1/4 cup
sugar 2 T
white pepper 1 tsp

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Pasta 3 pounds
peas 1 pound
olives sliced 2 cups
onions 1 pint
red peppers 1 cup
green pepper 1 cup
tomato chopped 1 pint
celery chopped 1 pint
cucumber chopped 1 pint
vinaigrette 1 pint
salt and pepper to taste
parsley 2 T

cook pasts, drain and season
preapre vegetables
add to pasta
add vinaigrette
adjust seasoning
add parsley and any desired fresh herbs
allow to marinate
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Rice ( cooked) 2 pounds  you can use brown, white or wild rice
celery diced 1 1/2 pound
green onions 1 cup

mayonnaise 1 pint
lemon juice 2 tsp
dill weed 2 tsp
curry 1 T or more to taste
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Apples, red 1 1/2 pounds
granny smith apples 1 1/2 pounds
celery, large dice 1 pound
mayonnaise 1 cup
whipped cream 1/4 cup
walnuts 4 ounces

cut apples in 1/2 inch cubes with skin on
place in water with lemon juice
drain well
add apples and celery
dress with mayonnaise and cream
garnish with walnuts

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sugar 1/2 cup
flour 1 T
salt 1/4 tsp
pineapple juice 2 T
egg 1 each

Lemon juice 2 tsp

acini de pepe 8 ounces

Mardarin oranges drained 12 ounces
pineapple chuncks 12 ounces
pineapple crushed 6 ounces
(BE SURE TO DRAIN FRUITS WELL)
whipped topping1 to 2 cups
mini marshmallows 1/2 cup
coconut to taste

combine sugar, flour, salt and jice cook stirring
add egg as liaison and continue to cook until thickened
remove from heat
add lemon juice
allow to cool
cook pasta and drain
chill
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red potatoes 16 pounds
cider vinegar 1 cup
oil 2 tablespoons

celery, diced 1 1/2 pounds
onions, minced 1 1/2 pounds
eggs, hard boiled 12 each
mayonnaise mixed with yellow mustard or dijon your choice to make 1 quart to taste
parsley 1/4 cup
salt and pepper

you may add; dill pickles, chopped, olives, sliced green and /or red peppers chopped, celery seeds,

steam potatoes until al dente
add cider vinegar and oil over warm potatoes and stir
season with salt and pepper
put in a colander and allow to drain
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Red potatoes 1 quart sliced and steamed until al dente keep warm
bacon diced 1/4 pound
onion diced 1/2 cup
sugar 1/4 cup
salt 1 t
flour 2 T
vinegar 1/2 cup
water 1/2 cup
parsley chopped fine 1/2 cup
radish sliced thin ( optional) 1/2 cup

cook bacon until crisp
drain and reserve 2 T fat
saute onions in bacon fat until transparent, but not brown
add sugar, salt and flour and blend thoroughly
add vinegar and water, cook until smooth and thickened
add cooked potatoes and bacon
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Garbanzo beans 3 pounds
kidney beans 3 pounds
green beans, steamed and shocked 3 pounds
red onions 1 pound diced
garlic minced 2 T
celery, bruinoise 1 pound
red pepper 4 ounce diced small
green pepper 8 ounces diced small
black olives sliced 1 pint
capers 2 T
parsley as needed chopped
vinaigrette 1 quart
salt and black pepper to taste
Italian herbs to taste

Rinse canned beans, drain well
steam and shock green beans
combine and season with salt and pepper
prepare vegetables
combine with beans
add vinaigrette
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Kidney beans, drained 1 number 10 can
celery diced 2 ribs
garlic minced 2 cloves
pimentos 1 ounce
onions diced 1 large
sugar 4 T
cider vinegar 1/2 cup
salad oil 1/2 cup
black pepper 1/2 t
salt 1 tsp

prepare vegetables
prepare marinade
season and combine
let marinate
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Green beans 2 pounds
carrots, julienne 12 ounces
red onion julienne 4 ounces
vinaigrette dressing 1 1/2 cup
toasted sesame seeds 2 tsp
parsley chopped 2 T

steam green beans and shock in cold ice water
cut carrots and steam, and shock in cold ice water
drain
toss green beans with carrots and with onions
toss with vinaigrette dressing
sprinkle sees and parsley
Mix lightly

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cucumbers 5 pounds
onions 8 ounces
sour cream 3 cups
mayonnaise 3 cups
salt 1 1/2 T
Sugar 3 T
vinegar 3/4 cup

cut cucumbers and onions into thin slices
blend rest of ingredients to form a thin cream dressing
pour dressing over cucumbers and onions
mix lighly
allow to marinate 2 hours
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Green bean 4 pounds
chick peas 2 pounds
red onions diced 12 ounces
black olives slice 1 pint
red pepper diced 1 cup
celery diced 1 cup
vinaigrette dressing 3 cups

steam and shock green beans
drain chick peas
combine beans, onions olives and peppers
season with salt and pepper
dress with vindaigrette
allow to marinate

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carrots 6 pounds
sugar 3 cups
worcestershire sauce 6 T
catsup 3 cups
perpared mustard 1 1/2 t
bell peppers sliced thin 3 each
onions sliced thin 3 each
vinegar white 2 1/4 cup
salad oil 3/4 cup
salt and pepper to taste

peel and diagonal cut carrots, cook until just tender
slice onions and bell peppers
mix in all other ingredients and add to the cooked carrots
let set overnight
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Shrimp, cooked peeled and chopped 3 1/4 pound
Crab flake, 2 1/2 pound
celery, diced 8 ounces
onions, red diced 8 ounces
dijon mustard mixed with mayonnaise to taste 1 ouart
dill fresh chopped 1/4 cup
lemon pepper to taste
worcestershire to taste
salt and pepper to taste

mix shrimp, crab, onions and celery and dill
mayo mixture
add seasonings
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red or green peppers 2 pounds
onions 1 pound
cucumber seeded 1 1/2 pound
tomato 1 1/2 pound
parsley minced 1 bunch
tabouleh and spices in box 2 boxes
barley ground 10 ounces
lemon juice 1/2 cup
olive oil 1/4 cup
salad oil 3/4 cup
salt and pepper to taste

bruinoise the vegetables ( very small dice)
add the spice packet to the tabbouleh, 2 cups cold water and cover and let set
add the ground barley to 3 cups boiling water, cover and let set until tender.  rinse
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Macaroni 2 pounds
eggs 12 each
celery diced 1 pound 8 ounce
onion diced 8 ounce
pimiento chopped 3 ounces
mixture of mustard and mayonnaise to desired flavor 3 cups

may add, chopped olives, radishes, dill pickles, to taste

Boil pasta to al dente
oil, and seaon with salt and pepper
prepare vegetables and toss with pasta
add mayonnaise and toss
add herbs of choice
adjust seasonings

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Romaine lettuce 2 heads
Iceburg lettuce 1 head
cucumber cut into 1/2 moons 4 each
red onions 1/2  moons 2 each
green pepper julienne 2 each
tomatoes cut into wedges 4 each
Olives greek as needed
feta cheese 6 ounces


Prepare lettuce to bite size
Combine lettuce and vegetables
Toss with dressing at service
add feta and garnish with olives


Greek Dressing

Olive oil 1 cup
Salad oil 2 cups
lemon juice 1/2 cup
water 1/2 cup
salt 2 t
white pepper 1/2 t
sugar 2 tsp
garlic, minced 1 T
Oregano 1 T
Parsley, chopped 1 T

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Pasta noodles of choice
salt and pepper
celery 2 cups
red onions diced 1 cup
green pepper diced 1 cup
roasted red pepper 1/2 cup
peas 2 cups
olives sliced 1 cup
Italian dressing 1 1/2 pintss
parmesan cheese 1/2 cup
fresh chopped parsley 2 T

Boil pasta
Drain well, chill and season well with salt and pepper
prepare vegetables
Toss pasta with vegetables
season to taste with Italian dressing
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1/2 pound fresh mozzarella cheese, sliced 1/4 inch thick
2 large ripe tomatoes, sliced 1/4 inch thick
1/2 cup fresh basil leaves
salt and pepper to taste
2 T capers (optional)

dressing

3 T balsamic vinegar
2 T lemon juice
1 T Dijon mustard
garlic minced ( to taste)
Olive oil/salad oil blend 1 cup

Caprese is one of the easiest and most delicious of salads.
You can also serve this as an appetizer.
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Black beans 1 pint ( use canned)
corn 3 cups
onions 1 1/2 cup
cilantro 1 Tablespoon ( or more if desired)
sweet red pepper 1 cup
Italian dressing 2 ounces

Combine all ingredients in bowl mixing well
Aloow to marinate at least 4 hours

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Vinaigrette 1 quart
Tomato puree 1/4 cup
onion 1/4 cup
mushrooms 4 pounds

Simmer vinaigrette, puree and onions
Add the mushrooms and simmer for a few more minutes
allow mushrooms to marinate and absorb marinade for 4 to 5 hours
Garnish with fresh herbs

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Vinaigrette:

1 to 2 Tablespoons wine vinegar or a combination of vinegar and lemon juice
1/8 teaspoon salt
Optional 1/4 to 1/2 teaspoon  dijon mustard
6 to 8 Tablespoon olive oil
Fresh ground pepper
can add 1 tablespoons of minced shallots or scallions, or dried herbs such as tarragon or basil
Either make the dressing in your empty salad bowl, or place in a jar and shake vigorously to blend.

Salad Verte:
1/2 cup vinaigrette
2 1/2 to 3 quarts salad greens washed and dried
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Salad Greens 3 pounds
celery cut on bias 2 cups
green onions cut on bias 1 cup
bean sprouts 2 cups

Won Ton's 6 ounce
Sesame seed dressing (recipe follows)

Optional shredded pork

Prepare salad greens, cut vegetables
Fry wontons and crumble toss with salad

Use sesame seed dressing as desired

Dressing
Salad oil 3/4 cup
peanut oil 2 Tablespoons
sesame seed oil 2 tablespoon
soy sauce 2 tablespoon
rice vinegar 1/4 cup
sugar 1 tablespoon
salt and pepper to taste.

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Set up for each salad...
lettuce 4 1/2 ounces
Turkey sliced or cubes 1 ounce
Ham sliced or cubes1 ounce
Cheddar cheese sliced, grated, or cubed
Swiss cheese sliced, grated or cubed
Cherry tomato 1 1/2 each
olives 3 each
Beets, pickled 2 each
cucumber 3 rounds
egg 1/2 each

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Apply for each salad

one salad:
lettuce 4 ounce
chicken or turkey cooked and sliced 2 ounces
bacon chopped cooked crisp 1/2 ounce
egg hard boiled 1 egg
tomatoes wedges 2 each
black ovlies sliced 1 Tablespoon
Green onion 1 Tablespoon
avacado 1/4
blue cheese 1 Tablespoon

Serve with blue cheese dressing

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Broccoli florets 2 pounds
red onions, sliced 1/2 cup
bacon, chopped/crisp 12 slices
raisins 1/2 cup
mayonnaise 1 cup
vinegar 2 tablespoons
Sugar 1/4 cup
Steam broccoli for one minute and shock for color, then chill
Combine broccoli, onion, bacon, and raisins and toss together
Combine mayonnaise, vinegar and sugar toss together with the broccoli and allow to marinate
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Lettuce greens any type will do
1 large orange peeled and sectioned
1 cup jicama peeled and julienned
1/4 cup red onion chopped
3 Tablespoons oil, can use salad oil or olive oil
1 Tablespoon fresh squeezed orange juice
1 teaspoon white wine vinegar
salt and pepper to taste
1 Tablespoon fresh chopped cilantro
Cayenne pepper or ancho chili powder if desired for some heat

Line plates with lettuce greens, to with sectioned orange slices, mound jicama, and sprinkle with chopped red onion.

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6 large beef steak tomatoes washed.


1 clove garlic minced
1 cup toasted bread crumbs
1/2 cup gouda cheese grated
1/4 cup parmesan grated
1/2 cup cream cheese
2 tablespoons fresh basil
2 tablespoons olive oil
1 teaspoon mustard powder
Salt and Pepper to taste
Mix ingredients together.  Cut the top off from the beefsteak tomato and cafefully scoop out the inside and reserve.  Using a melon baller is great for this.  Divide the filling between the tomatoes.  Bake in a preheated oven at 350 for 20 to 25 mi...
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Dressing:

2/3 cup salad oil
1/4 cup red wine vinegar
2 Tablespoons soy sauce
1 teaspoon sugar
1 teaspoon dry mustard
1 teaspoon curry
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon garlic
1 teaspoon black pepper

Add dry ingredients and vinegar and soy sauce, drizzle in salad oil mixing with a whisk until emulsified.  Pour over spinach.

Fresh Spinach garnished with the following
Hard boiled eggs, red onion sliced, crumbled crisp cooked bacon

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Chicken Cooked 3 pounds
Celery diced small 3/4 pound
Onion diced small 1/2 pound
Salt to taste
pepper to taste
dijon mustard mixed with mayonnaise about 1 quart all together
walnut chopped 6 ounces
green grapes cut in half as needed
parsley fresh and chopped as needed

Chop chicken or put in a food processor and pulse until chicken is very small.
Combine chicken with celery and onion
Season with salt and pepper and combine with mayonnaise and dijon to taste
add walnuts and grapes
add parsley
adjust seasonin...
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Broccoli Florets 2 pounds
Red Onion, sliced 1/2 cup
Bacon chopped and really crisp 12 slices
Raisins soft 1/2 cup
mayonnaise 1 cup
vinegar 2 Tablespoons
sugar 1/4 cup

Steam broccoli for one minute and shock for color and chill
Combine broccoli, onions, bacon and raisins toss together
Combine mayonnaise, vinegar and sugar and mix everything together...allow to marinate



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Vegetable Oil 1/2 cup
Cumin Seed 4 teaspoons
Black mustard seed 4 teaspoons
Ground Ginger 2 teaspoons
Red Chili flakes 2 teaspoons
Turmeric 2 teaspoons
Russet potatoes, (don't peel) cut into small dice 6 pounds
Salt 1 teaspoon
Cucumber, seeded and sliced into 1/4 inch thick 4 cups
low fat plain yogurt 2 cups
Chopped cilantro 1/2 cup
Seeded finely diced serrano chilies 2 Tablespoons

In a saute pan, heat oil and add cumin seed, mustard seed, ginger, chili flakes and turmeric; sizzle for about 30 seconds or...
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Dressing;
1/3 cup fresh lime juice
1/2 t cumin
2 cloves garlic minced
a few dashes of Franks Red hot sauce
1/2 cup olive oil
Mix together all ingredients

3 carrots peeled and shredded
1 medium head green cabbage shredded 
1 red bell pepper julienned
1 red onion julienned or small dice
1/2 cup chopped fresh cilantro
salt and pepper to taste
Add dressing to the cabbage mixture and season 
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4 ounce fresh baby spinach
1/2 cup chopped broccoli
1/2 a ripe avocado
1/4 cup blueberries
1/4 cup feta cheese crumbled
2-4 T dried cranberries
2-4 T roasted sunflower seed
salt and pepper to taste

Poppy Seed Ranch Dressing
1/2 cup plan Greek yogurt or sour cream
1/4 cup buttermilk
1.4 cup mayo
1 clove garlic
1/2 t lemon juice or white vinegar
1 t poppy seed
1/2 t dried parsley
1/2 t dried dill
1/4 t onion powder
1/4 t paprika
1/8 tsp garlic powder
salt and pepper to taste.

combine all ingredients for dressing.

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1 8 OUNCE BEEF SIRLOIN STEAK 1/2 INCH THICK
BALSAMIC VINAIGRETTE
1 LARGE RED PEPPER CUT INTO 2 INCH STRIPS
1/2 POUND FRESH ASPARAGUS SPEARS CLEANED
1 T OLIVE OIL
MIXED SALAD GREENS
BLUE CHEESE TO TASTE

MARINATE THE CHICKEN IN BALSAMIC VINAGARETTE
GRILL MEAT AND VEGETABLES

SLICE MEAT AFTER RESTING MEAT FOR 10 MINUTES 
TOP GREENS WITH STEAK SLICES AND VEGETABLES
ADD BLUE CHEESE TO TASTE
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8 cups baby spinach leaves
1 cup strawberries sliced
6 ounces blueberries
6 ounces raspberries
4 ounces feta cheese
1/4 red onion sliced ( to taste)
1 cup sliced or slivered almonds

Poppy seed dressing
1 cup oil
1/3 cup apple cider vinegar
1/2 cup sugar
1 t poppy seeds
1 t dried mustard
salt and pepper to taste

combine dressing ingredients together .
place spinach in a large bowl and top with fruit, feta, red onions and almonds 
drizzle with dressing and serve immediately
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1 CUP BUTTON MUSHROOMS QUARTERED
1 T CANOLA OIL
1/2 CU FRESH STRAWBERRIES
1/2 CUP FRESH BLUEBERRIES
1/4 CUP PISTACHIOS LIGHTLY TOASTED
3 CUPS BABY LETTUCE MIX
1/2 CUP SHREDDED MONTERY JACK CHEESE SHREDDED

DRESSING;
1 T SHALLOTS MINCED
1 t GARLIC MINCED
2 T DIJON MUSTARD
1/2 CUP WHITE BALSAMIC VINEGAR
2 t FRESH OREGANO
2 t FRESH THYME
1 t HONEY
1 CUP OIL
SALT AND PEPPER TO TASTE



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5 cups romaine lettuce chopped
1/2 cup cherry tomatoes halved
1/2 cup canned or fresh and cooked corn kernels
1/2 cup black beans, drained and rinsed
2 T chopped cilantro
1 avocado diced
1/4 cup tortilla strips for garnish

Cilantro lime dressing
1 cup loosely packed cilantro leaves stems removed
1/2 cup plain Greek yogurt
1 clove garlic 
juice of one lime
1/4 cup salad oil
salt and pepper to taste
2 T apple cider vinegar

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1/2 cup teriyaki sauce ( the thicker the better)
4 boneless skinless chicken breasts', pounded to even thickness
8 cups chopped greens ( romaine or green leaf)
1/2 cup cherry tomatoes halved
1/4 red onion thinly sliced
2 avocados sliced
1 15 ounce can pineapple rings with juice ( divide the juice between marinade and dressing
cilantro roughly chopped

dressing 
1/2 cup teriyaki sauce
1/3 cup rice vinegar or apple cider vinegar
1/3 cup oil
pineapple juice from the can of pineapple rings

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8 CUPS FINELY DICED CABBAGE 
1/4 CUP DICED OR GRATED CARROTS
2 T MINCED ONION
1/3 CUP SUGAR
1/2 t SALT
1/8 t PEPPER
14 CUP MILK
1/2 CUP MAYO
1/4 CUP BUTTERMILK
1 1/2 T WHITE VINEGAR
2 1/2 T LEMON JUICE

CABBAGE SHREDDED FINELY
MIX SAUCE TOGETHER AND POUR OVER CABBAGE AND CARROTS AND ONIONS 
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DRESSING;
1 CLOVE GARLIC
1/3 CUP CREAMY PEANUT BUTTER
3 T HONEY
2 T SOY SAUCE
2 T LIME JUICE
2 T RICE VINEGAR
2 T SUNFLOWER OIL OR CANOLA
1 t SEMASE OIL
1/4 t SRIRACHI
WARM WATER AS NEEEED
PROCESS IN A FOOD PROCCER OR BLENDER.  ADJUST SESAONINGS.

SALAD
NAPA CABBAGE OR ROMAINE OR COMBO
3-4 CUPS SHREDDED CHICKEN COOKED
1 1/2 CUP JULIENNED RED BELL PEPPER
1 1/2 CUP JULIENNED CARROTS
CILANTRO LEAVES FOR GARNISH

POUR DRESSING OVER SALAD AND ENJOY

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CILANTRO LIME MARINADE
1 CUP CILANTRO LEAVES
4 GARLIC CLOVES PEELED
3 T LIME JUICE
2 T OLIVE OIL
1 tsp EACH CHILI POWDER, GROUND CUMIN, ONION POWDER
1/2  tsp EACH PAPRIKA, SALT, PEPPER, SIGER
1/4 t CAYENNE PEPPER
WHISK ALL TOGETHER OR USE A FOOD PROCESSOR OR BLENDER 
RESERVE 2 T FOR BASTING
ADD CHICKEN TO REMAINING MARINADE REFIGERATE 2-10 HOURS
GRILL CHICKEN 

SALAD 
1 LARGE HEAD ROMAINE LETTUCE CHOPPED
1 CUP CHERRY TOMATOES HALVED
1 CUP BLACK BEANS
CORN FORM TWO EARS OF SWEET CORN
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4 CHICKEN BREAST OR 6 CHICKEN TENDERS
6 T SHREDDED SWEETENED COCONUT
1/4 CUP PANKO
2 T CRUSHED CORNFLAKES
1/3 CUP EGG WHITES BEATEN
SALT AND PEPPER TO TASTE
PAN SPRY
6 CUPS BABY MIXED GREENS
3/4 CUP SHREDDED CARROTS
1 LARGE TOMATO SLICED
1 SMALL CUCUMBER SLICED

VINEGARETTE
1 T OIL
1 T HONEY
1 T WHITE VINEGAR OR BALSAMIC
WHISK ALL INGREDIENTS FOR VINEGARETTE TOGEHER AND SET ASIDE

PREHEAT OVEN TO 375
COMBINE COCONUT FLAKES, PANKO, CORNFLAKES AND SALT AND PEPPER IN A BOWL
LIGHTLY SEASON THE CHICKEN
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Breaded chicken tenders cooked and chopped in bite size pieces
Romaine lettuce, chopped
bacon cooked crisp and chopped
Cherry tomatoes, sliced in half
Croutons as needed
dressing of choice.

Quick and easy dinner.

And air fryer works wonders on this recipe for the chicken.

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Iceberg Lettuce cut in 16 one inch wedges
8 Strips of Cooked Bacon, cooked and cut into half
16 Grape tomatoes or wedges of tomatoes
Bamboo Stick 4 each
Blue Cheese Dressing as needed
Crumbled Blue Cheese to taste
Minced Red Onion for Garnish
Chopped  Bacon for Garnish

Thread lettuce wedges, bacon piece and Tomato onto bamboo stick repeat
Arrange on a platter
Sprinkle with Blue Cheese

Drizzle with Blue Cheese Dressing



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8 cups shredded cabbage
1/4 cup grated carrot
2 tablespoons minced onion

Sauce
1/3 cup sugar
salt and pepper to taste
1/4 cup milk
1/2 cup mayo
1/4 cup buttermilk
1 1/2 T white vinegar
2 1/2 T lemon juice

Mix sauce together and pour over vegetables.  Refrigerate overnight. 
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Romaine lettuce 2 heads
Iceberg lettuce 1 head
cucumbers 1/2 moons 4 each
red onions julienne 2 each
green peppers julienne 2 each
tomato wedges 8 cut 4 tomatoes
olives Greek as needed
Feta cheese 6 ounce
Prepare lettuce and vegetables
toss with dressing at service time
add feta cheese and garnish with olives

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Lettuce 4 1/2 ounces
Turkey or chicken 1 ounce
Ham 1 ounce
Cheddar cheese 1/2 ounce
Swiss Cheese 1/2 ounce
Cherry tomato or wedge 2 or 3 each
olives 3 each
beets pickled 2 each
cucumbers 2 rounds
egg hardboiled 1 each

Makes one salad  Salad dressing Blue Cheese, Ranch or a blush dressing

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this is a really different potato salad!  I love cilantro so I find this a wonderful salad to make in the summer time with fresh from the garden tomatoes

3 pounds red potatoes 3/4 inch dice
1/2 pound Roma tomatoes cut into 3/4 inches ( large dice)
1 cup finely sliced red onion
1 cup finely chopped fresh cilantro 
1/4 cup and 2 tablespoons rice vinegar
1 cup mayonnaise 

cook ok the potatoes in salted water until tender
drain potatoes and cool 
in large bowl whisk together vinegar and mayonnaise 
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This would be so good in a wrap too.  Just add some more veggies!

1 1/2 cups couscous  ( today I made it with Israeli couscous and it was great but regular
 is what the recipe calls for)
1 tablespoon butter
1 1/2 cups boiling water if using regular couscous, but for Israeli couscous cook in boiling water.  Rule of thumb is one pound of pasta per gallon of water.
1/4 cup plain yogurt
1/4 cup olive oil
1 teaspoon white wine vinegar
1 teaspoon curry powder
1/4 teaspoon turmeric
1 teaspoon kosher salt
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5 ears corn shucked
1 shallot chopped small dice
1/4 cup fresh lime juice
olive oil to drizzle
Cotija cheese to taste
fresco chili or jalapeno pepper
cilantro chopped as desired

cut off the kernels of 1 ear of corn
toss with shallot, chili, lime juice,salt and pepper

Grill 4 ears of corn with a drizzle of olive oil ( don't use butter)  Hint... I like to boil or steam or microwave my corn until almost tender before I grill it.
Grill until pretty golden

Cut the kernels from the cob add to the raw corn
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Dressing:
1/2 cup fresh squeezed lime juice
2 T rice vinegar
2 T Chili powder
2 T honey
can add a pinch of cayenne if desired
1/2 cup vegetable oil
salt and pepper to taste

Salad
1 pound jicama cut into matchsticks
1/2  head of cabbage, green or purple or a combination shredded
2 carrots grated
1/4 cup chopped cilantro
1/2 cup roasted corn ( great use for left over corn on the cob or just use frozen corn)
1 cup black beans ( drained well)
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Finely grated zest of one lemon about a teaspoon
1 1/2 tablespoon lemon juice
1/2 teaspoon Dijon mustard
3 tablespoons olive oil
salt and pepper to taste

1 pound Brussel sprouts
2 Tablespoons pumpkin seeds
1 avocado sliced

Whisk lemon zest and juice with mustard, drizzle in oil slowly.
Toss dressing with Brussel sprouts leaves and pumpkin seeds
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dressing:
3 T olive oil
2 T honey divided
2 T champange vinegar divided
salt and pepper to taste

8 large or 12 small fresh figs

5 to 6 cups loosely packed baby arugula
2 to 3 ounces asiago, parmigiano-reggiano or dry jack cheese

trim the stems of the figs and cut length wise.  Arrange cut side up on a platter
whisk together the reserved honey and vinegar until completely blended.  Lighly brush on the figs

grill figs cut side down until warm and lighly caramelized about 2 minute and turn.
set aside

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2 pounds red potatoes scrubbed clean
2 tablespoons oil
kosher salt as needed
8 ounces ( half a pound) of bacon, diced and cooked until crisp divided in two
1 cup sour cream
4 green onions, thinkly sliced
2 cups cheddar cheese, shredded
pepper to taste

preheat oven to 350 degrees
toss potatoes in oil add kosher salt to taste
place on sheet pan and bake until the potatoes are tender
it will depend on the size of the potatoes how long it will take to bake

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4 small tomatoes about 4 ounces each
salt and pepper
3 T extra virgin olive oil
3 T Balsamic vinegar
sugar to taste, if needed
3 ounces fresh mozzarella, or buffalo mozzarella cut into chunks
1/4 cup slivered red onion
1/4 cup fresh basil snipped

cut the stem end of the tomato, about 1/4 inch slice.
using a spoon scoop out the core, leaving a 1/2 inch thick shell
sprinkle the tomato shell with salt and pepper

Place tomatoes on the plate.

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1 cup wild rice
1 cup brown rice
oil to saute vegetables as needed
6 ounces mushrooms
1 garlic clove minced
2 ribs of celery chopped small
1/2 minced scallion
1/4 cup fresh parsley leaves chopped
2 Tablespoons walnut oil
2 tablespoons lemon juice
2 tablespoons red wine vinegar
salt and pepper to taste
1/3 cup pecan halves, toasted and broken into pieces

Add wild rice to 3 1/2 cups of salted water, bring to a boil cover and simmer for 15 minutes
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this is just the list of ingredients to add to a spiral pasta... you can make this as small or as large as you would like

spiral pastas
peppers julienne
broccoli florets ( blanched in hot water and quickly into ice water)
cauliflower
zucchini 1/2 inch rounds
yellow squash rounds
red onions julienne
white onions julienne
carrots julienne
olive oil
basil
parmesan cheese
italian dressing

prepare pasta, drain and season with salt and pepper
prepare vegetables in desired shapes and sizes
blanch broccoli keep cris...

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Low Mein Noodles 5 pounds
celery cut on the bias 8 ounces
carrot shredded 6 ounces
red pepper cut bias 6 ounces
green onions sliced 4 ounces
snow peas cut bias 8 ounces
bean sprouts washed and dried and chopped 1 pound
water chestnuts chopped 6 ounces
roasted sesame dressing 3 cups
garnish with toasted sesame seeds and more chopped green onion

Roasted sesame seed dressing
salad oil 3/4 cup
peanut oil 2 T
sesame seed oil 2 T
soy sauce 2 T
rice vinegar 1/4 cup
sugar 2 T
white pepper 1 tsp

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Pasta 3 pounds
peas 1 pound
olives sliced 2 cups
onions 1 pint
red peppers 1 cup
green pepper 1 cup
tomato chopped 1 pint
celery chopped 1 pint
cucumber chopped 1 pint
vinaigrette 1 pint
salt and pepper to taste
parsley 2 T

cook pasts, drain and season
preapre vegetables
add to pasta
add vinaigrette
adjust seasoning
add parsley and any desired fresh herbs
allow to marinate
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Rice ( cooked) 2 pounds  you can use brown, white or wild rice
celery diced 1 1/2 pound
green onions 1 cup

mayonnaise 1 pint
lemon juice 2 tsp
dill weed 2 tsp
curry 1 T or more to taste
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Apples, red 1 1/2 pounds
granny smith apples 1 1/2 pounds
celery, large dice 1 pound
mayonnaise 1 cup
whipped cream 1/4 cup
walnuts 4 ounces

cut apples in 1/2 inch cubes with skin on
place in water with lemon juice
drain well
add apples and celery
dress with mayonnaise and cream
garnish with walnuts

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sugar 1/2 cup
flour 1 T
salt 1/4 tsp
pineapple juice 2 T
egg 1 each

Lemon juice 2 tsp

acini de pepe 8 ounces

Mardarin oranges drained 12 ounces
pineapple chuncks 12 ounces
pineapple crushed 6 ounces
(BE SURE TO DRAIN FRUITS WELL)
whipped topping1 to 2 cups
mini marshmallows 1/2 cup
coconut to taste

combine sugar, flour, salt and jice cook stirring
add egg as liaison and continue to cook until thickened
remove from heat
add lemon juice
allow to cool
cook pasta and drain
chill
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red potatoes 16 pounds
cider vinegar 1 cup
oil 2 tablespoons

celery, diced 1 1/2 pounds
onions, minced 1 1/2 pounds
eggs, hard boiled 12 each
mayonnaise mixed with yellow mustard or dijon your choice to make 1 quart to taste
parsley 1/4 cup
salt and pepper

you may add; dill pickles, chopped, olives, sliced green and /or red peppers chopped, celery seeds,

steam potatoes until al dente
add cider vinegar and oil over warm potatoes and stir
season with salt and pepper
put in a colander and allow to drain
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Red potatoes 1 quart sliced and steamed until al dente keep warm
bacon diced 1/4 pound
onion diced 1/2 cup
sugar 1/4 cup
salt 1 t
flour 2 T
vinegar 1/2 cup
water 1/2 cup
parsley chopped fine 1/2 cup
radish sliced thin ( optional) 1/2 cup

cook bacon until crisp
drain and reserve 2 T fat
saute onions in bacon fat until transparent, but not brown
add sugar, salt and flour and blend thoroughly
add vinegar and water, cook until smooth and thickened
add cooked potatoes and bacon
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Garbanzo beans 3 pounds
kidney beans 3 pounds
green beans, steamed and shocked 3 pounds
red onions 1 pound diced
garlic minced 2 T
celery, bruinoise 1 pound
red pepper 4 ounce diced small
green pepper 8 ounces diced small
black olives sliced 1 pint
capers 2 T
parsley as needed chopped
vinaigrette 1 quart
salt and black pepper to taste
Italian herbs to taste

Rinse canned beans, drain well
steam and shock green beans
combine and season with salt and pepper
prepare vegetables
combine with beans
add vinaigrette
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Kidney beans, drained 1 number 10 can
celery diced 2 ribs
garlic minced 2 cloves
pimentos 1 ounce
onions diced 1 large
sugar 4 T
cider vinegar 1/2 cup
salad oil 1/2 cup
black pepper 1/2 t
salt 1 tsp

prepare vegetables
prepare marinade
season and combine
let marinate
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Green beans 2 pounds
carrots, julienne 12 ounces
red onion julienne 4 ounces
vinaigrette dressing 1 1/2 cup
toasted sesame seeds 2 tsp
parsley chopped 2 T

steam green beans and shock in cold ice water
cut carrots and steam, and shock in cold ice water
drain
toss green beans with carrots and with onions
toss with vinaigrette dressing
sprinkle sees and parsley
Mix lightly

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cucumbers 5 pounds
onions 8 ounces
sour cream 3 cups
mayonnaise 3 cups
salt 1 1/2 T
Sugar 3 T
vinegar 3/4 cup

cut cucumbers and onions into thin slices
blend rest of ingredients to form a thin cream dressing
pour dressing over cucumbers and onions
mix lighly
allow to marinate 2 hours
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Green bean 4 pounds
chick peas 2 pounds
red onions diced 12 ounces
black olives slice 1 pint
red pepper diced 1 cup
celery diced 1 cup
vinaigrette dressing 3 cups

steam and shock green beans
drain chick peas
combine beans, onions olives and peppers
season with salt and pepper
dress with vindaigrette
allow to marinate

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carrots 6 pounds
sugar 3 cups
worcestershire sauce 6 T
catsup 3 cups
perpared mustard 1 1/2 t
bell peppers sliced thin 3 each
onions sliced thin 3 each
vinegar white 2 1/4 cup
salad oil 3/4 cup
salt and pepper to taste

peel and diagonal cut carrots, cook until just tender
slice onions and bell peppers
mix in all other ingredients and add to the cooked carrots
let set overnight
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Shrimp, cooked peeled and chopped 3 1/4 pound
Crab flake, 2 1/2 pound
celery, diced 8 ounces
onions, red diced 8 ounces
dijon mustard mixed with mayonnaise to taste 1 ouart
dill fresh chopped 1/4 cup
lemon pepper to taste
worcestershire to taste
salt and pepper to taste

mix shrimp, crab, onions and celery and dill
mayo mixture
add seasonings
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red or green peppers 2 pounds
onions 1 pound
cucumber seeded 1 1/2 pound
tomato 1 1/2 pound
parsley minced 1 bunch
tabouleh and spices in box 2 boxes
barley ground 10 ounces
lemon juice 1/2 cup
olive oil 1/4 cup
salad oil 3/4 cup
salt and pepper to taste

bruinoise the vegetables ( very small dice)
add the spice packet to the tabbouleh, 2 cups cold water and cover and let set
add the ground barley to 3 cups boiling water, cover and let set until tender.  rinse
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Macaroni 2 pounds
eggs 12 each
celery diced 1 pound 8 ounce
onion diced 8 ounce
pimiento chopped 3 ounces
mixture of mustard and mayonnaise to desired flavor 3 cups

may add, chopped olives, radishes, dill pickles, to taste

Boil pasta to al dente
oil, and seaon with salt and pepper
prepare vegetables and toss with pasta
add mayonnaise and toss
add herbs of choice
adjust seasonings

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Romaine lettuce 2 heads
Iceburg lettuce 1 head
cucumber cut into 1/2 moons 4 each
red onions 1/2  moons 2 each
green pepper julienne 2 each
tomatoes cut into wedges 4 each
Olives greek as needed
feta cheese 6 ounces


Prepare lettuce to bite size
Combine lettuce and vegetables
Toss with dressing at service
add feta and garnish with olives


Greek Dressing

Olive oil 1 cup
Salad oil 2 cups
lemon juice 1/2 cup
water 1/2 cup
salt 2 t
white pepper 1/2 t
sugar 2 tsp
garlic, minced 1 T
Oregano 1 T
Parsley, chopped 1 T

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Pasta noodles of choice
salt and pepper
celery 2 cups
red onions diced 1 cup
green pepper diced 1 cup
roasted red pepper 1/2 cup
peas 2 cups
olives sliced 1 cup
Italian dressing 1 1/2 pintss
parmesan cheese 1/2 cup
fresh chopped parsley 2 T

Boil pasta
Drain well, chill and season well with salt and pepper
prepare vegetables
Toss pasta with vegetables
season to taste with Italian dressing
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1/2 pound fresh mozzarella cheese, sliced 1/4 inch thick
2 large ripe tomatoes, sliced 1/4 inch thick
1/2 cup fresh basil leaves
salt and pepper to taste
2 T capers (optional)

dressing

3 T balsamic vinegar
2 T lemon juice
1 T Dijon mustard
garlic minced ( to taste)
Olive oil/salad oil blend 1 cup

Caprese is one of the easiest and most delicious of salads.
You can also serve this as an appetizer.
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Black beans 1 pint ( use canned)
corn 3 cups
onions 1 1/2 cup
cilantro 1 Tablespoon ( or more if desired)
sweet red pepper 1 cup
Italian dressing 2 ounces

Combine all ingredients in bowl mixing well
Aloow to marinate at least 4 hours

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Vinaigrette 1 quart
Tomato puree 1/4 cup
onion 1/4 cup
mushrooms 4 pounds

Simmer vinaigrette, puree and onions
Add the mushrooms and simmer for a few more minutes
allow mushrooms to marinate and absorb marinade for 4 to 5 hours
Garnish with fresh herbs

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Vinaigrette:

1 to 2 Tablespoons wine vinegar or a combination of vinegar and lemon juice
1/8 teaspoon salt
Optional 1/4 to 1/2 teaspoon  dijon mustard
6 to 8 Tablespoon olive oil
Fresh ground pepper
can add 1 tablespoons of minced shallots or scallions, or dried herbs such as tarragon or basil
Either make the dressing in your empty salad bowl, or place in a jar and shake vigorously to blend.

Salad Verte:
1/2 cup vinaigrette
2 1/2 to 3 quarts salad greens washed and dried
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Salad Greens 3 pounds
celery cut on bias 2 cups
green onions cut on bias 1 cup
bean sprouts 2 cups

Won Ton's 6 ounce
Sesame seed dressing (recipe follows)

Optional shredded pork

Prepare salad greens, cut vegetables
Fry wontons and crumble toss with salad

Use sesame seed dressing as desired

Dressing
Salad oil 3/4 cup
peanut oil 2 Tablespoons
sesame seed oil 2 tablespoon
soy sauce 2 tablespoon
rice vinegar 1/4 cup
sugar 1 tablespoon
salt and pepper to taste.

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Set up for each salad...
lettuce 4 1/2 ounces
Turkey sliced or cubes 1 ounce
Ham sliced or cubes1 ounce
Cheddar cheese sliced, grated, or cubed
Swiss cheese sliced, grated or cubed
Cherry tomato 1 1/2 each
olives 3 each
Beets, pickled 2 each
cucumber 3 rounds
egg 1/2 each

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Apply for each salad

one salad:
lettuce 4 ounce
chicken or turkey cooked and sliced 2 ounces
bacon chopped cooked crisp 1/2 ounce
egg hard boiled 1 egg
tomatoes wedges 2 each
black ovlies sliced 1 Tablespoon
Green onion 1 Tablespoon
avacado 1/4
blue cheese 1 Tablespoon

Serve with blue cheese dressing

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Broccoli florets 2 pounds
red onions, sliced 1/2 cup
bacon, chopped/crisp 12 slices
raisins 1/2 cup
mayonnaise 1 cup
vinegar 2 tablespoons
Sugar 1/4 cup
Steam broccoli for one minute and shock for color, then chill
Combine broccoli, onion, bacon, and raisins and toss together
Combine mayonnaise, vinegar and sugar toss together with the broccoli and allow to marinate
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Lettuce greens any type will do
1 large orange peeled and sectioned
1 cup jicama peeled and julienned
1/4 cup red onion chopped
3 Tablespoons oil, can use salad oil or olive oil
1 Tablespoon fresh squeezed orange juice
1 teaspoon white wine vinegar
salt and pepper to taste
1 Tablespoon fresh chopped cilantro
Cayenne pepper or ancho chili powder if desired for some heat

Line plates with lettuce greens, to with sectioned orange slices, mound jicama, and sprinkle with chopped red onion.

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6 large beef steak tomatoes washed.


1 clove garlic minced
1 cup toasted bread crumbs
1/2 cup gouda cheese grated
1/4 cup parmesan grated
1/2 cup cream cheese
2 tablespoons fresh basil
2 tablespoons olive oil
1 teaspoon mustard powder
Salt and Pepper to taste
Mix ingredients together.  Cut the top off from the beefsteak tomato and cafefully scoop out the inside and reserve.  Using a melon baller is great for this.  Divide the filling between the tomatoes.  Bake in a preheated oven at 350 for 20 to 25 mi...
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Dressing:

2/3 cup salad oil
1/4 cup red wine vinegar
2 Tablespoons soy sauce
1 teaspoon sugar
1 teaspoon dry mustard
1 teaspoon curry
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon garlic
1 teaspoon black pepper

Add dry ingredients and vinegar and soy sauce, drizzle in salad oil mixing with a whisk until emulsified.  Pour over spinach.

Fresh Spinach garnished with the following
Hard boiled eggs, red onion sliced, crumbled crisp cooked bacon

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Chicken Cooked 3 pounds
Celery diced small 3/4 pound
Onion diced small 1/2 pound
Salt to taste
pepper to taste
dijon mustard mixed with mayonnaise about 1 quart all together
walnut chopped 6 ounces
green grapes cut in half as needed
parsley fresh and chopped as needed

Chop chicken or put in a food processor and pulse until chicken is very small.
Combine chicken with celery and onion
Season with salt and pepper and combine with mayonnaise and dijon to taste
add walnuts and grapes
add parsley
adjust seasonin...
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Broccoli Florets 2 pounds
Red Onion, sliced 1/2 cup
Bacon chopped and really crisp 12 slices
Raisins soft 1/2 cup
mayonnaise 1 cup
vinegar 2 Tablespoons
sugar 1/4 cup

Steam broccoli for one minute and shock for color and chill
Combine broccoli, onions, bacon and raisins toss together
Combine mayonnaise, vinegar and sugar and mix everything together...allow to marinate



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Vegetable Oil 1/2 cup
Cumin Seed 4 teaspoons
Black mustard seed 4 teaspoons
Ground Ginger 2 teaspoons
Red Chili flakes 2 teaspoons
Turmeric 2 teaspoons
Russet potatoes, (don't peel) cut into small dice 6 pounds
Salt 1 teaspoon
Cucumber, seeded and sliced into 1/4 inch thick 4 cups
low fat plain yogurt 2 cups
Chopped cilantro 1/2 cup
Seeded finely diced serrano chilies 2 Tablespoons

In a saute pan, heat oil and add cumin seed, mustard seed, ginger, chili flakes and turmeric; sizzle for about 30 seconds or...
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