ARTICLES For 30 mins or less

Plum, Rum and Almond Upside Down Cake

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HOMEMADE DATE SALAD DRESSING

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Make this sweet-and-tangy homemade date salad dressing in a food processor or blender, then pour it on everything. Wonderful with both sweet and bitter greens.

PASSION FRUIT CHIA SEED PUDDING

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This healthy Passion Fruit Chia Seed Pudding is perfect for breakfast, snacking and dessert. Eat plain or add toppings to take it up a level.

PASSION FRUIT SALAD DRESSING

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This passion fruit salad dressing is so good you will be tempted to drink it. I particularly like it with butter lettuce, some fruit, maybe a little goat cheese and chopped walnuts or macadamia nuts.

HOLIDAY SALAD WITH PASSION FRUIT DRESSING

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This vibrant and fresh holiday salad is just what you need to cure your winter doldrums. Made with butter lettuce, Fuyu persimmons, pomegranates, blueberries and my favorite Passion Fruit Salad Dressing.

HALLOUMI AND WATERMELON SALAD

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This delicious pairing of cooked Halloumi cheese and crisp watermelon makes for a satisfying and delightful summer salad.

EDAMAME HUMMUS

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Edamame hummus is a delicious and healthy snack that substitutes edamame and Asian flavorings for chickpeas and cumin traditionally used in hummus.

POMEGRANATE GINGER COCKTAIL

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This Pomegranate Ginger Cocktail is made to order for the holidays. It is bright, colorful, delicious and can be made with bourbon, tequila, mezcal or vodka.

LAYERED ARTICHOKE AND LEMON HUMMUS

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This Artichoke and Lemon Hummus recipe has two layers. The bottom layer is artichoke hummus and the top layer is a lemon, garlic, almond and olive oil smear. You scoop…

BAKED FETA WITH HONEY AND NUTS

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This baked feta recipe is smack-your-head simple, easy and quick and will have your guests licking their lips and reaching for another bite. It is a great last minute appetizer, with the only non-pantry ingredient being a slab of good feta cheese.

SMOOTH GAZPACHO WITH HOMEMADE CROUTONS