Ingredients:

• 1 tablespoon olive oil
• 1 onion (chopped)
• 3 cloves fresh garlic (minced)
• 2 cups quinoa (uncooked and rinsed)
• 1 cup lentils (from the can, rinsed)
• 8 ounces mushrooms (fresh and chopped)
• 1 quart vegetable broth
• 1 bunch Swiss chard (remove the stems)

Instructions:

1. In a large pot, heat oil over medium. Add in the onion and garlic, and saute for about five minutes, onion should be tender. Add in the quinoa, lentils, and mushrooms. Add in the broth. Let cook covered for twenty minutes.
2. Remove from heat. Proceed to shred the chard and gently add to the pot. Cover, and let sit five minutes, or until chard has wilted.

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Ingredients:

• 2 cups flour
• 1 tablespoon baking powder
• 1 teaspoon table salt
• 1 tablespoon sugar
• 1/3 cup butter or margarine
• 1 cup whole milk

Instructions:

1. Heat the oven to 425 F (220 C).
2. Whisk together the dry ingredients in a large bowl. Cut in the butter or margarine until crumbly in texture. Slowly add in the milk while stirring, until the dough reaches the right consistency.
3. On a lightly floured surface, knead the dough for roughly 60 seconds. Shape dough to 1 inch thick roll, and cut biscuits, and place them on a baking sheet.
4. Bake biscuits for about fifteen minutes, or until golden brown and fluffy.

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Ingredients:

• 8 ounces soft cream cheese
• 1/2 cup sour cream
• 1/4 cup butter (softened)
• 2 tablespoons diced pimento peppers
• 1 tablespoon diced parsley (fresh)
• 1 teaspoon onion (minced or grated)
• 7 ounces canned salmon prepared
• 1/4 teaspoon dill weed

Instructions:

1. Mix together the cheese, cream, butter, peppers, parsley and onion; beat ingredients until smooth and creamy. Add in the fish and dried dill weed. Leave to chill before serving.

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Ingredients:

• 2 cups fresh basil
• 4 cloves garlic (finely diced)
• 1/4 cup olive oil
• 2 ounces pine nuts
• 1/2 cup Parmesan (grated)
• salt and pepper for seasoning
• 2 cups cream (light)

Directions

1. Place basil and garlic in a food processor, process while adding in the oil slowly. Process for thirty seconds or until thick. Add in the nuts and cheese, process for an additional minute.
2. In a pan over low heat, bring cream to a simmer. Once simmering, pour cream immediately into processor with basil mixture, and then pulse for twenty seconds. Pour mixture into pan with remaining cream, and bring back to a simmer. Let cook for about five minutes, or until thick, seasoning with salt and pepper to taste.

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Ingredients

• 1/3 cup of pine nuts
• 2 cups of basil leaves
• 16 oz of dried spaghetti
• 1/3 cup of parmesan cheese, freshly grated
• 3 garlic cloves, roughly chopped
• 1 cup of extra virgin olive oil
• salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste

Cooking Instructions

Place the pine nuts, fresh basil, pamesan cheese, and garlic in a food processor or blender and process all the ingredients until the mixture is roughly chopped.

Meanwhile, cook spaghetti as per packet instructions, until al dente.

While blending the basil mixture, slowly add the extra virgin olive oil in a thin stream, and repeat the process until the mixture is smooth but retains some texture. It will become a nice green color so long as its not over processed. Season to taste with salt and freshly ground black pepper.

Pour into a jar for storing and cover with a thin layer of olive oil. Can be kept for up to 2 weeks  in the refrigerator.

Pesto is delicious when served with spaghetti pasta or homemade gnocchi. Always use good quality olive oil, basil and pine nuts as the flavor primarily comes from these ingredients.

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Ingredients:

• 4 ripe tomatoes (diced)
• 1 medium onion (diced)
• 1/2 cup cilantro (diced and fresh)
• 3 cloves garlic (minced)
• 1 tablespoon fresh squeezed lime juice
• seasoning to taste
• 1 jalapeno, (diced)

Instructions:

1. Combine together all ingredients, except the jalapeno, in a bowl. Mix thoroughly. Add in only half of the jalapeno, and tomatillo (optional), and taste. Add additional spice by increasing the amount of jalapeno used, taste after each addition. Chill in fridge for at least one hour before serving.

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Ingredients:

• 3 large avocados (prepared)
• juice of 1 lime
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 1/2 cup onion (diced)
• 3 tablespoons cilantro (chopped and fresh)
• 2 roma tomatoes (chopped)
• 1 teaspoon garlic (finely minced)
• 1 pinch cayenne

Instructions:

1. Prepare avocados: peel, pit, and mash.
2. In a bowl, mix together the prepared avocados, salt and lime juice. Add in the diced onion, tomatoes, cilantro and garlic. Add in the cayenne pepper if you like a little spice. Let chill in the fridge for at least one hour.

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Combine a few simple ingredients, and enjoy this fresh salmon salad this summer. Serves 3.
Ingredients:

• 12 ounces canned pink salmon
• 1/2 cup onions (diced)
• 1/2 cup celery (diced)
• 1/4 cup mayo
• 3/4 teaspoon lemon juice
• 3/4 teaspoon dill
• 3/4 teaspoon seasoning salt

Instructions:

1. In a medium bowl, mix together the drained salmon, onions, celery, mayo, and juice. Season with remaining ingredients to taste, mix until combined. Serve on a bed of lettuce or with bread.

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Mashed sweet potatoes with a touch of maple syrup, perfect for the holidays. Serves 6.
Ingredients:

• 6 medium yams (peeled and diced)
• 3/4 cup whole milk
• 1/2 cup salted butter
• 3/4 cup pure maple syrup

Instructions:

1. In a large pot, bring salted water to a boil. Cook sweet potatoes for twenty to thirty minutes, or until tender.
2. Beat the potatoes with a hand mixer, gradually adding in the milk. Once smooth and fluffy, mix in butter and syrup, and beat until it reaches the desired consistency.

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Many desserts can be plain and simple, with little variation in the recipes. However, there is one exception to this, and that would be the infamous cheese cake. This particular dessert comes in all shapes and sizes, and flavors too. Gourmet flavors can include pumpkin, eggnog, or even cookies and cream. Others include the traditional New York cheese cake, and cheese cake with a variety of fruit toppings. No matter how specific someone’s tastes may be, they’ll have a cheesecake recipe that they absolutely love.

The detail in cheese cake that varies so greatly is not only the topping, but also the main ingredient. The cheese can be anything from cottage cheese, to ricotta cheese, to the more traditional cream cheese. These desserts can be strong, creamy, zesty, rich, and can suit any occasion. Popular flavors include: chocolate, cherry, strawberry, raspberry, lemon. In addition, there are some other seasonal favorites such as the previously mentioned pumpkin or eggnog, which is perfect for the upcoming holiday season. This dessert will always compliment as a following to any meal, and is universally loved by even the most picky of eaters. With so many cheese cake recipes available online, you’re bound to find one that everyone will love.

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