Featured Recipes

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Tomato, Onion, Avocado Salad
Recipe comes from @SimplyRecipes through @PunchFork http://punchfork.com/jf6XJT

This recipe is Vegan and Gluten Free!

Produce
Avocados (2)
Oregano, dried (2 teaspoons)
Parsley, fresh (1/4 cup)
Red onion (1/2)
Tomatoes, fresh large (3)

See the rest @ http://www.simplyrecipes.com/recipes/tomato_onion_avocado_salad/

Avocado-Pear Smoothie

Today's recipe comes from @PlanetOrganic!

see it here: http://www.facebook.com/photo.php?pid=986565&l=5573ab85b5&id=172771382771615

Ingredients:
2 organic, firm avocados
2 cups unsweetened organic pear juice
2 Tablespoons raw honey
½ teaspoon vanilla extract
½ cup organic cream
2 cups of ice cubes
For directions, click here: http://www.facebook.com/photo.php?pid=986565&l=5573ab85b5&id=172771382771615








BBQ Summer Squash
Featured recipe comes from Organic Liason.

Follow them on twitter @organicliason

Preparation Time: 10 minutes.

Cooking Time: 5 minutes.

Servings: 6 cups. Each serving: 3/4 cup.

Ingredients:
1 organic zucchini, sliced into 1/2 inch rounds
1 organic yellow summer squash, sliced into 1/2 inch rounds
1 medium organic eggplant, sliced into 1/2 inch rounds
Marinade:
1 Tbsp organic safflower oil
3 Tbsp organic balsamic vinegar
2 cloves garlic, crushed
ground black pepper to taste
1/4 cup chopped green onion


Directions:
Combine the ingredients for the marinade in a large bowl and blend well. Add the vegetables to the marinade and mix together. Place on the barbecue turning regularly until golden brown on each side. Brush with extra marinade as necessary. When cooked, remove the squash slices from the barbecue and toss with any remaining dressing. Sprinkle with the chopped green onion and serve immediately.

To read more, including nutritional information, visit: http://www.organicliaison.com/blog/2012/05/15/barbecued-summer-squash-organic-recipes/?utm_source=Twitter&utm_medium=Status%2BUpdate&utm_content=20120514%2BBBQ%2BSummer%2BSquash%2BOrganic%2BRecipe&utm_campaign=20120514%2BBBQ%2BSummer%2BSquash%2BOrganic%2BRecipe%2B-%2BLink%2Bto%2BOL%2BBlog%2BArticle%2Bfrom%2BTwitter

Green Bean Casserole
Featured recipe comes from 3BRanch : http://www.3branchct.com/green-bean-casserole

Yields 12 side dish servings Total time 1 hr 15 min Ingredients 3 pound(s) green beans, trimmed and cut in half 4 large shallots 1 tablespoon(s) olive oil 1 1/2 cup(s) coarse fresh bread crumbs 1 teaspoon(s) fresh thyme leaves, chopped Salt and pepper 3 cup(s) lowfat 1% milk 3 tablespoon(s) margarine or butter 1/4 cup(s) all-purpose flour 1/8 teaspoon(s) freshly ground nutmeg 1/2 cup(s) freshly grated Parmesan cheese Preparation Preheat oven to 350 degrees F. Heat covered 8-quart saucepot of salted water to boiling...

For the rest of this recipe, visit: http://www.3branchct.com/green-bean-casserole