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13 June, 2022

How To Use Avocados In Your Culinary Adventures

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Avocados are a popular vegetable, though their actually a fruit. They can enrich just about any dish, as avocados are a versatile food. Avocados have several descriptive words to explain its flavor. Such as a creamy, buttery, and smooth fruit, with distinctive colors like bright yellow and green. Their aroma can be described as floral,
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14 May, 2022

Authentic Guacamole

Comments : 3 Posted in : Dressings - Marinades - Salsas - Sauces, Mexican, Party Favorites on by : Cook Plate Fork
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Guacamole is a very common condiment of Mexican cuisine. Although it is pretty simple to make, it can be tough to get the perfect flavor. With this authentic Mexican recipe and deliciously yummy, you will be an expert in no time. Fresh made guacamole is also great because it will always contain fresh, nutritious ingredients,
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9 May, 2022

Avocado & Egg Toast

Posted in : American, Breakfast, Brunch or Lunch on by : Cook Plate Fork
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Avocado toast has become a popular breakfast and brunch item, enjoyed both at home and restaurants. Avocado toast, in its simplest form, is bread toasted and topped with either mashed or sliced avocados. But some of you may ask, “But aren’t avocados fattening?” While it is true, avocados are high in fat, but it’s a
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18 April, 2021

Thai Salmon Noodle Bowl

Thai Salmon Noodle Bowl
Comments : 6 Posted in : Asian, Fish on by : Cook Plate Fork
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Tender flaky wild caught Alaskan salmon, prepared with a honey-miso glaze, that delicately sits over a bed of silky noodles, mango, avocado, radicchio, carrots, mint, basil, and peanuts tossed with a tasty refreshing vinaigrette. It is a long list of fresh ingredients, but do not let the long list deter you. If you are able
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9 December, 2015

Citrus Fennel & Avocado Salad

Comments : 14 Posted in : Soups - Salads - Sandwiches on by : Cook Plate Fork
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According to Vegetarian Times,  avocado and grapefruit are a common salad combination in Spain and France .  Citrus Fennel and Avocado Salad is like capturing sunshine in a dish! This recipe couples the citrus fruits of navel oranges, and ruby-red grapefruit with zesty arugula, the unique flavor of fennel, and creamy avocado. It also has a
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7 October, 2015

Lentils and Purple Sweet Potato Stew

Comments : 3 Posted in : Soups - Salads - Sandwiches on by : Cook Plate Fork
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Lentils as well as any legume are an inexpensive source of protein, as well  as fat-free, high in fiber and rich in a number of essential nutrients. Adding lentils to your diet offers a number of health benefits, from controlling your weight to promoting heart health. You need 25 to 30 grams of fiber everyday,
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17 September, 2015

Greek Marinated Chicken With Butter Leaf Lettuce Salad

Comments : 7 Posted in : Chicken, Mediterranean on by : Cook Plate Fork
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Greek food or Mediterranean cuisine has a lot of splendid flavors. Such as olives and olive oil with its three primary flavors: bitterness, pungency and fruitiness. There is also lemon juice, cheese, eggplant, zucchini, yogurt, herbs, wine, fish, lamb, poultry, rabbit and pork. Greece has a culinary tradition of some 4,000 years. Yes, 4,000 years
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23 July, 2015

Creamy Brussels Sprouts Casserole

Comments : 2 Posted in : Side Dish on by : Cook Plate Fork
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Brussels sprouts look like mini-cabbages more than anything are packed with vitamins and minerals that support a healthy immune system. Their highly nutritious, and extremely versatile in preparation with a number of different recipes. With a variety of options for how to add them to your diet, you won’t ever get bored with these perfectly
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26 May, 2015

Melon Berry Fruit Salad with a Mint-Lime Dressing

Comments : 8 Posted in : Party Favorites, Soups - Salads - Sandwiches on by : Cook Plate Fork
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You know summer has officially started when you can make yourself a fruit salad with in season fresh fruits. Thanks to our friends to the south (Mexico) and their sub-tropical weather, we can have watermelon before it is even harvests here in the U.S.A. Watermelon is  a perfect summer fruit to grow, harvest, and eat
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12 October, 2014

Chicken Avocado & Watercress Salad

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Upland cress is high in phytonutrients, such as iodine, iron and phosphorus, as well as antioxidant vitamin A and C. It also has 14.76 mg of lutein per four (4) ounces, which is great for eye sight. Upland cress has a peppery flavor much like arugula, and will add zing to your favorite sandwich or
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