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Granola (adapted for our family from Tammy’s Recipes)

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Granola Yield: 10 cups Ingredients: 6 c rolled oats 1/2 c brown sugar (or better yet, maple sugar…slightly less is necessary) 3/4 c wheat germ 1/2 c flaked coconut 1/4 c sesame seeds (skip most of the time) 1 c chopped walnuts, almonds, pecans, golden flax seeds, or raw sunflower… Read more »

Hearty Beef Stew ( modified Martha Stewart recipe)

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Ingredients 1 1/2 pounds beef chuck, cut into 1-inch pieces 1/4 cup all-purpose flour 2 cans (14.5 ounces each) diced tomatoes with green chiles Coarse salt and pepper 3/4 pound small potatoes, halved 2 medium onions, large chop 1/4 lb peas 3-4 carrots, large pieces   Directions Preheat oven to… Read more »

Butternut Squash with Pecans and Maple Syrup (Untried, but looks good)

4 lbs peeled, diced butternut squash 2/3 c maple syrup 3 T butter, diced 1/2 c chopped pecans Preheat oven to 400.  Using a 13×9 pan, sprayed with cooking spray, put in butternut squash, maple syrup, butter and salt & pepper to taste.  Bake for 35 minutes or until squash… Read more »

Chicken Tostadas and Avocado Salad (Untried, but looks good)

3 tablespoons fresh lime juice 1 1/2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil 1/2 teaspoon ground cumin 1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper 1/4 teaspoon kosher salt 1 cup prechopped tomato 1/2 cup prechopped white onion 1 tablespoon chopped fresh cilantro 1 avocado, peeled and diced 1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil, divided… Read more »

Shrimp Salad Rolls (Untried, but it looks good)

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1 tablespoon butter 20 large shrimp, peeled and deveined (about 1 pound) 1/4 cup canola mayonnaise 1 teaspoon grated lemon rind 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice 2 teaspoons chopped fresh parsley 1 1/2 teaspoons chopped fresh tarragon 1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper 1/4 teaspoon kosher salt 4 (1 1/2-ounce)… Read more »