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Savory Summer Egg “Muffins”

By Rebecca Dienner on July 18, 2019

Zucchini is a delicious and versatile summer staple that can be used in any dish. It's nutrient-dense and packed with potassium. Kickstart your summer mornings with this easy summer egg muffin recipe …

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Roasted Winter Veggie Salad

By Rebecca Dienner on December 11, 2013

Recipe by Rebecca Dienner for The FruitGuys INGREDIENTS 1 medium-small winter squash (buttercup, acorn, butternut, kabocha, etc.), about 1/2–1 pound 4–6 medium-small potatoes, about 1 pound, …

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Caramelized Pears and Onions

By FruitGuys Staff on September 26, 2013

Recipe adapted from marthastewart.com INGREDIENTS 2 pears (ripe but still firm), cored and quartered 2 red onions, each cut into 6 wedges 1 tablespoon olive oil Salt and pepper to …

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Fresh Tomato Penne

By Rebecca Dienner on August 1, 2013

Recipe by Rebecca Dienner for The FruitGuys INGREDIENTS 1 1/2 cups tomatoes, diced (regular, roma, or cherry) 2 tablespoons fresh basil or parsley, or 1 tablespoon fresh oregano, minced 1 …

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Eggplant Fries

By Rebecca Dienner on July 18, 2013

Recipe by Rebecca Dienner for The FruitGuys INGREDIENTS 4 cups eggplant, cut into 1/4-inch thick fries (about 3–4 inches long) 3/4 cup flour 2 eggs, lightly beaten 1 cup panko …

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Garlic Zucchini Bites

By Rebecca Dienner on July 2, 2013

Recipe by Rebecca Dienner for The FruitGuys INGREDIENTS 2–3 medium zucchini, cut in 1 1/2-inch rounds 1/2 cup onion, cut in 1/2-inch pieces 2 tablespoons olive oil 1–2 cloves garlic, …

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Rosemary Simple Syrup

By Nicole Claro-Quinn on June 26, 2013

Recipe by Nicole Claro-Quinn for The FruitGuys INGREDIENTS One cup of sugar One cup of water A small handful of fresh rosemary sprigs (about five-six) PREPARATION Place ingredients …

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Raw Kale Pesto

By Rebecca Dienner on June 13, 2013

INGREDIENTS 1 bunch kale, stems removed, roughly chopped or torn (about 5–6 cups loosely packed) 1/2 cup olive oil 2–3 cloves garlic, peeled and quartered (or 5–6 garlic scapes) 1/4 cup …

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Fresh Spinach Lasagna

By Rebecca Dienner on June 5, 2013

INGREDIENTS 4 cups fresh spinach, well-washed, de-stemmed, and roughly chopped 1 onion, chopped 2 cloves garlic, minced 1 can crushed tomatoes (32-ounce) 2 tablespoons tomato paste …

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Spinach Quiche

By Rebecca Dienner on May 1, 2013

Recipe by Rebecca Dienner for The FruitGuys INGREDIENTS 6 cups spinach, well-rinsed and chopped 1/4 cup fresh parsley, minced 1/2 cup onions, minced 3 eggs Críme fraíche or cream …

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Sweet and Savory Sweet Potato Mash

By Rebecca Dienner on April 18, 2013

Recipe by Rebecca Dienner for The FruitGuys INGREDIENTS 2 large or 4 small sweet potatoes or yams 2 teaspoons toasted sesame oil 1 tablespoon coconut oil 1/4 cup unsweetened coconut …

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Chickpea Salad with Grapefruit and Fennel

By Rebecca Dienner on February 27, 2013

Recipe by Rebecca Dienner for The FruitGuys INGREDIENTS 3 cups cooked chickpeas (garbanzo beans), canned or fresh One grapefruit, supremed (see Cook’s note) 1/2 cup basil, chiffoned One …

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Crunchy Cabbage Citrus Salad

By The FruitGuys on February 7, 2013

Recipe by Rebecca Dienner for The FruitGuys Ingredients 2 cups cabbage, thinly sliced 1 cup carrots, grated 1 cup mild radish (such as daikon or watermelon radish), yacon root, jicama, …

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Warm Shaved Brussels and Apple Salad

By Rebecca Dienner on December 27, 2012

Recipe by Rebecca Dienner for The FruitGuys INGREDIENTS 2–3 cups Brussels sprouts*, thinly sliced or shredded (in a food processor or by hand) 1 cup crisp apple, thinly sliced 1/2 cup …

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Apple Root-Veggie Salad

By Rebecca Dienner on December 21, 2012

Recipe by Rebecca Dienner for The FruitGuys INGREDIENTS Two apples, sliced into bite-sized pieces (peels optional) 1 cup potatoes, thinly sliced into bite-sized chunks about 1/4-inch thick …

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Skillet Potatoes and Peppers

By Rebecca Dienner on December 6, 2012

Recipe by Rebecca Dienner for The FruitGuys INGREDIENTS 2–3 Yukon gold potatoes 1 green bell pepper, diced 1/2 cup onion, diced 2 cloves garlic, minced 2 tablespoons vegetable …

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Massaged Kale Salad

By FruitGuys Staff on August 9, 2012

Recipe by The FruitGuys BASIC INGREDIENTS One bunch kale (stems removed), washed thoroughly and spun or patted dry Two tablespoons–1/4 cup extra virgin olive oil Juice of 1/2 lemon (or sub …

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Watermelon Radish Salad with Greens

By Tanya Milosevich on February 2, 2012

Recipe by Tanya Milosevich INGREDIENTS 2–3 watermelon radishes, sliced or julienned 2–3 carrots or 1 kohlrabi bulb, grated 1 bunch dandelion greens or living spicy Asian greens (roots …

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Late Summer Chowder

By Rachel Schiros on September 28, 2011

Recipe by The FruitGuys’ Rachel Schiros INGREDIENTS 4 tablespoons coconut oil (or butter or olive oil) 1–2 medium-size sweet onions, thinly sliced 4–5 cloves garlic, finely minced 2 …

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Caramelized Plum Crostini

By Tanya Milosevich on September 25, 2011

Courtesy of Tanya Milosevich INGREDIENTS Juice of one Valencia orange 3 tablespoons sugar 4-6 plums, cut in quarters and pitted Slices of baguette, toasted 1 1/2 cups fresh …

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Kale Stir-Fry

By Julie Collins on August 29, 2011

By FruitGuys' Julie Collins INGREDIENTS 1 bunch of kale, chopped 1 large onion, chopped 2 cloves garlic, chopped or crushed 1 large bell pepper, or 2-3 small sweet peppers, chopped or …

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Simple Cherry Tomato Tart

By Rachel Schiros on August 1, 2011

Recipe by FruitGuys' Rachel Schiros INGREDIENTS 1 cup cherry tomatoes, cut in half 1 Cabernet onion, diced 2 tablespoons fresh or 2 teaspoons dried herbs (such as basil, thyme, oregano, or …

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Fresh Peppermint Tea

By Julie Collins on June 27, 2011

Recipe by Julie Collins INGREDIENTS Fresh peppermint leaves, around 20 (more or less, depending on how minty you like it) 3 cups water Honey, agave, or sugar to taste PREPARATION …

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Rosemary and Onion Frittata

By Julie Collins on June 13, 2011

Recipe by Julie Collins INGREDIENTS Four eggs One yellow onion, chopped Two cloves garlic, minced One tablespoon rosemary, chopped One tablespoon butter 1/2 cup goat cheese …

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Fresh Lemonade

By Julie Collins on June 6, 2011

Recipe by Julie Collins INGREDIENTS 1/2 cup freshly squeezed lemon juice (3–4 lemons) 1/4 cup sugar 2 cups water, room temperature Lemon slices PREPARATION Place juice, sugar, …

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Potato Salad

By Julie Collins on May 15, 2011

By Julie Collins INGREDIENTS 1 pound Red New Potatoes 1 tablespoon hot water 2 cloves garlic, minced 1/4 cup chives, chopped 3 1/2 tablespoons lemon juice 1/3 cup mayonnaise …

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Broiled Cheddar Cauliflower

By Julie Collins on May 9, 2011

By Julie Collins INGREDIENTS head of Cheddar cauliflower cut in quarters then sliced 1/4 cup olive oil 1 clove garlic minced Salt and pepper to taste 1 tablespoon dried paprika 1 …

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Veggie Stir-Fry

By Julie Collins on April 25, 2011

Recipe by Julie Collins INGREDIENTS 3–4 cups vegetables, cut into bite-sized pieces (mushrooms, peppers, celery, carrots, bok choy, broccoli, etc.) 1 onion, sliced in half then cut into …

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Sugar Cane Kebabs

By The FruitGuys on March 14, 2011

Adapted from foodnetwork.com INGREDIENTS 1 sugar cane, washed well and cut into 1/4-inch sticks, tapered to a point on each end to form skewers (leave the skin on—it helps strengthen the …

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White Hakurei Turnip Gratin

By Julie Collins on February 7, 2011

Adapted from Gourmet INGREDIENTS 1 tablespoon unsalted butter 2–4 white Hakurei turnips, trimmed and left unpeeled 1/2 tablespoon chopped thyme 1 teaspoon kosher salt Dash of cayenne …

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Sautéed Cabbage and Beets with Miso-Ginger-Sesame Vinaigrette

By Bridget Meigs on December 27, 2010

Recipe by Bridget Miegs INGREDIENTS Gingered Cabbage and Grated Beets 2 tablespoons olive oil 2 cloves garlic, minced 1 tablespoon peeled and finely grated fresh ginger 2 tablespoons …

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Grilled (or Roasted) Eggplant & Sautéed Rainbow Chard Sandwich with Shallot Aioli

By FruitGuys Staff on May 24, 2010

Adapted from Gourmet AIOLI INGREDIENTS 1/4-cup extra-virgin olive oil 2 tablespoons chopped shallots 1/4-teaspoon sea salt 2/3-cup low-fat mayonnaise, or other mayonnaise alternative such as …

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Strawberry Orange Rhubarb Muffins

By FruitGuys Staff on May 3, 2010

INGREDIENTS 1 cup white flour 3/4 cup whole wheat flour 1/4 cup brown sugar 1/4 cup white sugar 2 teaspoons cinnamon 2-1/2 teaspoons baking powder 3/4 cup chopped rhubarb 3/4 …

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Lemony Sautéed Collard Greens

By FruitGuys Staff on November 25, 2009

Recipe by The FruitGuys INGREDIENTS One large bunch collard greens Two tablespoons olive oil Six cloves garlic, minced 1/2 teaspoon salt 1/2 teaspoon freshly ground pepper Juice …

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Happy New Year Peas

By FruitGuys Staff on November 25, 2009

Recipe by The FruitGuys INGREDIENTS 1 pound dried black-eyed peas One small onion, chopped One tablespoon minced garlic Three tablespoons brown sugar One tablespoon mustard One …

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Sautéed Collard Greens

By FruitGuys Staff on November 25, 2009

Recipe by The FruitGuys INGREDIENTS One bunch fresh collard greens One tablespoon olive oil 1 cup pine nuts One large onion, peeled and diced 1 cup vegetable or chicken broth One …

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central recipes

Savory Summer Egg “Muffins”

Roasted Winter Veggie Salad

Caramelized Pears and Onions

Fresh Tomato Penne

Eggplant Fries

Garlic Zucchini Bites

Rosemary Simple Syrup

Raw Kale Pesto

Fresh Spinach Lasagna

Spinach Quiche

Sweet and Savory Sweet Potato Mash

Chickpea Salad with Grapefruit and Fennel

Crunchy Cabbage Citrus Salad

Warm Shaved Brussels and Apple Salad

Apple Root-Veggie Salad

Skillet Potatoes and Peppers

Massaged Kale Salad

Watermelon Radish Salad with Greens

Late Summer Chowder

Caramelized Plum Crostini

Kale Stir-Fry

Simple Cherry Tomato Tart

Fresh Peppermint Tea

Rosemary and Onion Frittata

Fresh Lemonade

Potato Salad

Broiled Cheddar Cauliflower

Veggie Stir-Fry

Sugar Cane Kebabs

White Hakurei Turnip Gratin

Sautéed Cabbage and Beets with Miso-Ginger-Sesame Vinaigrette

Grilled (or Roasted) Eggplant & Sautéed Rainbow Chard Sandwich with Shallot Aioli

Strawberry Orange Rhubarb Muffins

Lemony Sautéed Collard Greens

Happy New Year Peas

Sautéed Collard Greens

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