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Quick, fresh and satisfying Mix together 2 c cooked chicken, chopped 1 apple, chopped 1 handful of cashews a sprinkle of chives, chopped Make the sauce: 2/3 c plain yogurt or mayo 2 T whole grain mustard 2 t soy sauce 2 t apple cider vinegar 1 T agave 2 t celery seeds Combine both mixtures together and serve on lettuce cups, baby greens, with crackers or on croissants.

She got a magic bullet for Christmas just for recipes like this! 1 cup chickpeas, cooked (1/2 can) 1/4 roasted red pepper 2 Tb capers 1 t thyme 1 t rosemary 1/2 t dill 2 tsp wholegrain mustard 2 tsp yumm sauce (opt) 2 tsp olive oil 3 pieces of quartered artichoke hearts "ish"  meaning the amounts are approximate Blend them up with your bullet, stick or whatever you have available Serve with whole grain crackers and fresh fruit

The aromas are terrific! Saute in olive oil in a dutch oven: 1 med onion, chopped 2 carrot, chopped 2 parsnip, chopped 1 celery stalk, chopped until golden and glistening Season with: 1 T garlic, minced 1 T ginger, minced 1 1/2 T sweet paprika 2 t cumin 1 T ground coriander 1 cinnamon stick broken in two stir to combine, then add: 2 sweet potatoes, peeled and cut into small chunks or any squash 2 potatoes, peeled and cut into small chunks 1 roasted bell pepper (or a small jar, drained) 2 c cooked chickpeas, navy beans or cannellini beans (about 1-15oz can) 8 c vegetable or chicken stock Bring to a boil and then Reduce heat to low and simmer about 20 minutes Turn off heat and add: 2 pinches of saffron soaked in a 1/4 c hot water 2 T mint leaves, chopped or torn Let rest with lid on about ten minutes then Serve with: 1/2 c cilantro, chopped or torn dollop of plain greek yogurt sprinkled atop adapted from a recipe on Forksoverknives

This combination of flavors was delicious!  You can use risotto or another grain like spelt or even a combination of grains from the bulk section of the market.  Unfortunately, it is not a quick recipe but its worth the time on a weekend. Just when risottos were all tasting about the same, this came along Steam: Butternut squash, peeled, seeded and cut into 1" chunks until tender.  Then transfer to a bowl and combine it with: 8 sage leaves, torn 1 Tb garlic, smashed or minced 3-4 Tbs olive oil. Keep warm Meanwhile, heat 2 1/2 c vegetable or chicken stock In a dutch oven or heavy pot over med-hi heat, add: 1 Tb butter 4 shallots, 1/2 onion, chopped or 2 leeks, thinly sliced Sauté until they start to look golden, then add your grains or risotto: 1 1/4 c risotto  Stir until they are all shiny Pour on 2/3 c dry white wine (cooking wine is salty so if you use that, taste before salting later) Stir and then begin adding 1/2 c at a time the hot stock Continue to s