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Healthy Buffalo Cauliflower Bites

Swap traditional buffalo wings recipe with this delicious, healthier version using cauliflower.


Eagle Squat Salsa

By Glen Eagle’s own Chef John Ammerman Salsa World Championship winner 2006. Ingredients 5lb heirloom or garden fresh tomatoes 4 cloves garlic 2 bunches green onions 1 medium red onion 1 bunch cilantro 2 medium jalapenos 1 medium red pepper 1 medium green pepper 2 medium limes 1 tablespoon kosher salt 1 teaspoon cumin Directions Step 1 Dice the tomatoes, red onion, jalapenos and peppers. Step 2 Mince garlic cloves and chop the green onions and cilantro. Step 3 Mix all the ingredients, adding the juice of the two limes and cumin. Salt to taste. (store in refrigerator)


Broccoli & Tomato Pasta

Serves 8 Ingredients 2 cloves garlic (minced) 2 tablespoons olive oil 2 cups broccoli florets 1 cup condensed chicken broth 1 cup dry white wine 24 sun-dried tomato halves (cut into strips) 1 teaspoon dried basil 1/2 teaspoon dried oregano 1/2 teaspoon Dried thyme 1/2 teaspoon dried marjoram 12oz dry pasta (cooked al dente) Directions Step 1 Saute garlic in oil in a large saucepan over medium heat for 1 minute. Add broccoli and saute 2 minutes. Add broth and wine and bring to a boil. Stir in tomatoes, basil, oregano, thyme, and marjoram. Reduce heat and simmer, covered, 10 to 12 minutes or until broccoli is tender. Place hot pasta in a serving dish and spoon broccoli sauce over …


Spring Chicken & Snow Pea Salad

Thinly sliced, crunchy snow peas, combined with a creamy Asian dressing, makes a delicious, and healthy, sweet spring salad. Ingredients 1lb boneless, skinless chicken breast, trimmed 14 oz. cans reduced-sodium chicken broth 3 tablespoons rice vinegar 3 tablespoons reduced-sodium soy sauce 3 teaspoons toasted sesame oil 2 tablespoons tahini, or cashew butter 1 tablespoon fresh ginger (minced) 2 cloves garlic (minced) 1lb snow peas (trimmed and thinly slivered lengthwise) 2 tablespoons chopped cashews Directions Step 1 Place chicken in a medium skillet or saucepan and add broth; bring to a boil. Step 2 Cover, reduce heat to low, and simmer gently until cooked through and no longer pink in the middle, 10 to 12 minutes. Step 3 Transfer the chicken …


Sure-Fire Roasted Vegetables

A dish of tender roasted medley of gourmet veggies. Makes 5 / 1 cup servings Ingredients 1 can vegetable oil spray 1 cup broccoli (chopped) 1 cup onion (diced) 1-3 clove garlic (minced) 1 cup bell pepper (diced) 1 cup zucchini or yellow squash (diced ) 1 cup eggplant (diced) 1 Italian, Mexican or Indian Seasoning Mix ((see recipes below)) 15 oz. cans garbanzo beans or black beans (drained and rinsed) Italian Seasoning Mix: 2 teaspoons dried basil 1 teaspoon dried oregano 2 teaspoons dried rosemary ¼ teaspoon salt ¼ teaspoon black pepper ¼ cup chopped fresh parsley Mexican Seasoning Mix: 2 teaspoons ground cumin 1 teaspoon dried basil 1 teaspoon dried rosemary 1/4 teaspoon salt ¼ teaspoon black pepper …