Mexican Cucumber and Carrot Salad

Great as an afternoon snack, especially during the summertime! May be refrigerated overnight. You will need: 1 cucumber, sliced 1 (8 ounce) package baby carrots 1 lime, juiced 1 teaspoon chili powder ¼ teaspoon salt 1 pinch cayenne pepper, or more to taste Instructions: Combine the cucumber, baby carrots, lime juice, chili powder, salt, and …

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California Tacos

These tacos are full of fresh vegetables and lime. They’re quick and easy to make and they manage to be both healthy and very budget-friendly! You will need: 3 tomatoes, seeded and chopped 2 avocados, chopped 1 small onion, chopped ¼ cup chopped fresh cilantro 2 cloves garlic, minced 1 lime, juiced 2 tablespoons vegetable …

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Biga

A biga, or ‘starter’, adds flavor and extra leavening power to bread dough. You will need: ¾ teaspoon active dry yeast ½ cup warm water 3 ½ cups unbleached bread flour 1 ¼ cups cold water Instructions: Place the warm water in a small bowl, and sprinkle the yeast over the top. Let stand until yeast has …

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Overnight Slow Cooker Oatmeal

Just throw this in the slow cooker crock pot the night before and have a delicious breakfast waiting for you in the morning. It reheats well, too! You will need: 2 ½ cups water 2 cups almond milk 1 cup applesauce (Optional) 1 cup steel-cut oats 1 cup dried cherries, or more to taste 3 tablespoons …

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Mint and Fruit Smoothie

This quick, frosty blender recipe has a thick texture, beautiful colors, and a fruity, mojito-like taste. You will need: ¼ cup red seedless grapes, frozen ¼ cup unsweetened applesauce, or to taste 1 tablespoon fresh lime juice 3 frozen strawberries 1 cup cubed fresh pineapple 3 fresh mint leaves Instructions: Place frozen grapes, applesauce, and …

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