ARTICLES For Lunch

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WARM CHICKEN, PEAR AND FENNEL SALAD

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A warm winter salad packed with healthy ingredients from the Wappo Bar Bistro in Calistoga in Napa Valley wine country. Add a nice glass of pinot noir and you are good to go!

ROASTED BUTTERNUT SQUASH SOUP WITH LIME AND COCONUT

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Roasted butternut squash and coconut milk soup with a Southeast Asian twist is served with a dollop of cilantro, ginger, lime and coconut pesto.

KALE SALAD WITH DATES, PARMESAN CHEESE AND ALMONDS

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A healthy make-ahead salad, perfect for Thanksgiving or any time of the year. Use the dressing and method for preparing kale, and then have fun experimenting with variations. Great with dates, cranberries, apples or persimmons.

QUINOA WITH TURKEY, POMEGRANATE & CITRUS HERB SAUCE

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Get two meals using Ottolenghi's simple roast turkey with citrus and herb sauce repurposed to also make a quinoa, with turkey and pomegranates. The result is two economical, gluten-free healthy meals.

KALE, POMEGRANATE, DATE & FENNEL SALAD

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Kale, pomegranates, dates and fennel make this heart-healthy, salad-for-dinner every bit as delicious as it is good for you. Better yet, it is quick and easy to prepare. Make a little extra so you can have it for lunch the next day.

ROASTED YELLOW GAZPACHO

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My version of the roasted golden gazpacho served at Sweet Basil and Mountain Standard restaurants in Vail, Colorado. I use tomato vinegar to accentuate the tomato flavor of this delicious summer soup.

SPICED CHICKPEA SALAD OTTOLENGHI

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A Middle Eastern mezzah platter filled with spiced chickpeas, fried halloumi cheese, a vegetable salad, pita bread and olive oil and za'atar for dipping. Serve as appetizers or a meal.

SPINACH, PEACH, GRILLED ONION AND PANCETTA SALAD

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This simple peach, pancetta and grilled onion salad is the perfect balance of sweet, sour and salty. Make when peaches are in the height of the season.

ASIAN-STYLE COLESLAW