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Coconut Water Kefir

This is a popular variation on water kefir made with coconut water. Fresh coconut water is best if you can get it. Pasteurized bottled coconut water works fine too.

Raw Pickled Ginger

Raw Pickled Ginger

This raw, sugar-free version of the classic Japanese pickled ginger takes only a few minutes to prepare, is ready to eat immediately and will last for two months in the refrigerator.

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Lemon-Glazed Tempeh & Vegetables

Tempeh is a great soy product to add to our diets- flavorful, healthy, and protein-rich. Serve this hearty dish with rice, noodles, or greens.

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Pico de Gallo Salsa

Pico de Gallo translates as “roosters beak” because the ingredients in this fresh salsa are so roughly chopped it’s like a chicken has pecked at them. It only takes a few minutes to make - just peck at it and throw it in a bowl!

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Baked Sweet Potato Chips

What’s not to like about chips? They’re satisfying, delicious and endlessly versatile. Amazing by themselves or served as a side – you might need to make a double batch because these will disappear quickly!

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Vegan Fish Sauce

While most Asian cuisine is easily adapted to fit a vegetarian diet (or is vegetarian already), one ingredient continues to be elusive and often is that "something-something" missing from otherwise decent dishes: fish sauce. Fish sauce is full of umami richness, which can easily be replicated with seaweed and mushrooms. This recipe comes from the food website, www.thekitchn.com

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Gluten-Free Zucchini Fritters

Fritters are a simple, fun way to add veggies into your snacks!

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Creamy Spicy Dipping Sauce

A perfect dip for French fries, onion rings, poppers, to name a few. This dip is even delicious with fresh veggies or as sandwich spread.

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Zesty Orange Quinoa Salad

A mix of red and white quinoa, bright greens and flavorful oranges makes for a quick (and beautiful) summertime potluck or BBQ dish.

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Garlic Bread Rolls

Serve these savory rolls as a quick snack with your favorite dipping sauce.