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    Mexican Sloppy Joes

    May 2022
    Here’s a childhood favorite, reassuringly familiar but with a Mexican twist in celebration of Cinco de Mayo. A Sloppy Joe (Jose?) is traditionally a sandwich with a mess of cooked ground beef, onions, green peppers and spicy tomato sauce plopped into a basic hamburger bun.
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  • Image of Moroccan Style Legume and Potato Stew
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    Moroccan Style Legume and Potato Stew

    March 2022
    Still a bit chilly where you are? Looking for something comforting, filled with warm, aromatic spices, two varieties of tender potatoes, and fiber and nutrient-rich legumes served piping hot?
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  • Image of Szechuan Eggplant or Chinese Eggplant in Brown Sauce
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    Szechuan Eggplant or Chinese Eggplant in Brown Sauce

    February 2022
    Lunar New Year 2022, the Year of the Tiger, begins Tuesday, February 1, and lasts thru the Lantern Festival on February 15th. Also known as the Spring Festival, Lunar New Year is celebrated by millions of people all over the world, with traditions honoring family and friends filled with festive and symbolic foods.
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  • Cold Winter Salad with Warm Citrus Maple Dressing
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    Cold Winter Salad with Warm Citrus Maple Dressing

    January 2022
    Whether you want to recalibrate after indulging during the holidays or just want to start the New Year by eating in a more plant-based focused way, salads in all their healthful, colorful, and delicious incarnations are a great place to start.
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  • Image of quiche
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    Mixed Vegetable Quiche

    December 2021
    Here’s a great plant-based recipe for your holiday enjoyment. From breakfast to brunch to lunch to appetizers to dinner, this savory pie will fill the bill nicely every time.
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  • Image of Thai Pink Pumpkin Curry
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    Pink Pumpkins Honor Breast Cancer Awareness Month

    October 2021
    Now that the weather is turning cooler, something warm and spicy seemed like the perfect way to go for this month’s recipe. Pumpkin and curry are a wonderful pairing and this recipe, as usual, lends itself to numerous variations depending on what’s available and your personal preferences.
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  • Image of September Salad/Salsa
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    September Salad/Salsa

    September 2021
    September harkens the end of summer and often the last hurrah of some of our favorite foods. Ripe, juicy heirloom tomatoes, garden fresh corn on the cob, New Mexico’s Hatch peppers, and varietal melons* are seasonal standouts that will soon be a fond memory.
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