Amanda’s Vegan Kale Tacos

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Makes 16 tacos

Ingredients:

1/2 cup uncooked organic long grain white rice
1 (10 oz) bag of frozen white corn, or 1 can of white corn, drained and rinsed
1 (15 oz) can of organic black beans, drained and rinsed
1 bunch of kale, chopped and rinsed, approximately 8 cups
2 T avocado oil
1 (1.25 oz) package of Mrs. Dash taco seasoning mix
1 large ripe avocado
1 medium tomato, diced
2 T cilantro, finely chopped
Pinch garlic salt
1/2 of a lime
16 corn tortillas
1 small white onion, minced
Optional: diced jalapenos or salsa Read More

Rocket Burgers

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Ingredients:

1 lb 80% lean organic grass fed ground beef or bison meat
2 T or so of your favorite steak sauce
1 T or so of your favorite southwest seasoning – I love Prudhomme’s Meat Magic
1-3 jalapenos – depends upon the size, how hot they happen to be, and if you like jalapenos, slice and remove the seeds and membranes if you want to cut the heat. Read More

Chicken Vesuvio

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Ingredients:

3-4 lbs chicken, bone in, skin on
1/3 cup olive oil
4 cloves garlic, flattened with the side of a mallet or knife and minced
Pinch salt
1/4 t ground black pepper
1/2 t dried oregano
6 red potatoes, quartered
1 sweet onion, cut into chunks
1/2 cup white wine, or good sherry
3/4 cup unsalted chicken stock Read More

Ratatouille Lasagne

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Serves 12

Ingredients:

1/2 large sweet onion, thinly sliced to 2 inch lengths
2 medium bell peppers, thinly sliced to 2 inch lengths
2 medium zucchini, yellow or green, sliced into 1/4 inch thick rounds
1 small eggplant, rinsed, patted dry, ends cut off, and sliced into 1/4 inch lengths
2-3 T olive oil
1 (15 oz) container ricotta, low-fat is fine
1 lb fresh mozzarella, shredded or chopped
3 eggs
1/4 t ground black pepper
3 t garlic powder
1 t thyme
1/2 t Mediterranean oregano
4 cups marinara or garlicky pasta sauce
1 (9 oz) box no-boil lasagne noodles
2 cups grated Parmesan cheese, divided use
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Tony’s Zesty Pinot Grigio

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Ingredients:

1 bottle very cold Pinot Grigio
1 bottle very cold Club Soda
1 t very finely grated lemon zest

Spoon Mage™ Notes:

This works with the zest or juice of your favorite citrus. Replace zest with juice if you do not care for the bitter flavor of zest. Just add a splash of lemon juice when you mix the drink. Read More