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Have a Picture Perfect Picnic!

There’s no better way to celebrate the beginning of summer than by planning a leisurely outdoor picnic. Here’s how to keep your picnic out of bug-bite and spoiled-food territory to enjoy warm breezes, delicious food and fun.   Prep everything ahead of time This may seem like a no-brainer, but putting in the time to […]

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10 Mouth-Watering Mexican Recipes

With Cinco de Mayo just around the corner, we thought it would be fun to share some of our favorite Mexican recipes that are sure to make your mouth water.

 

  1. Charred Pepper Tacos – Roasted peppers add sweetness to these zippy and satisfying tacos.
  2. Chicken Chilaquiles – Change up taco night, or weekend breakfast, with this easy, comforting Mexican dish.
  3. Chicken Tomatillo Casserole – Spice up your dinner with this easy chicken and tortilla casserole.
  4. Stuffed Jalapeño Peppers – Spicy food fans will find plenty to cheer about with these jalapeños stuffed with spiced pork and smoked cheddar.
  5. Chorizo and Avocado Salsa – Spice up your party (or just an afternoon snack!) with chorizo sausage and avocado salsa.
  6. Black Bean Taquitos – These simple and tasty taquitos make a delicious lunch, dinner or appetizer.
  7. Tempeh Taco Filling – Tempeh, made from fermented soybeans, gives a deep flavor and meaty texture to Dana Tomlin’s vegetarian taco filling.
    Chicken Quesadillas with Salad and Chipotle-Lime Dressing – The quesadilla is the grilled cheese of Mexico—and you can make them as plain or fancy as you desire.

    Green Enchilada Pie – Layered like lasagna, this enchilada casserole is easy and delicious. Great with a side of rice and a dollop of guacamole.
  8. Chilaquiles Casserole – This easy to make enchilada-style chilaquiles casserole is packed with tasty and nutritious beans and vegetables.

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Fresh Recipes for Your Spring Celebrations

Whether you’re prepping for Passover and Easter or thinking ahead to family reunions and graduations, this list of fresh spring party recipes will help you set the table for your celebrations.   Fresh Berry Cream Tartlets – If our feature photo has your mouth watering, these babies are for you!  These cute little tarts are perfect

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5 Tips for an Easy Spring Detox

Winter is waning and you probably find yourself wanting to shed any extra weight that took up residence during the season. (It was all to keep you warmer, right?) Help is here in the form of 5 tips for cleaning up your diet this spring.

 

  1. Stay hydrated. Water helps keep things moving in your body, especially through your liver which producers bile that helps the body process fats. Plus, it helps you feel full. Often, if you haven’t had something to drink in awhile, that emptiness you feel is not hunger…it’s thirst! The recommended daily intake of water is half your body weight in ounces.
  2. Avoid processed foods. While making your own meals takes time, you can also better control the ingredients. It’s easy to open a box, but not always good for your waistline because packaged foods tend to be higher in calories and fat while being lower in fiber and nutrients. If you’re short on time, try one of these 5-minute meals from Shape magazine. While you’re at it, limit your intake of alcohol, caffeine, dairy, and sugar too.
  3. Eat small, eat regularly. Did you know your stomach is the size of your fist? Any time you eat a meal larger than that, your stomach stretches to accommodate. To help control portion size, take a look at your closed hand and aim for meals of that size. Keep your metabolism humming along by eating on the regular, too. That means a small snack in between meal times. Reach for a few protein-packed nuts, a heart-healthy avocado, or a fist full of fresh veggies. Make dinner the smallest meal of the day and on the lighter side. Try soups or veggies with a side of your favorite protein.
  4. Feed your gut flora. We know it sounds gross, but the bacteria in your stomach and intestines plays a key role in mind-body health. It seems like every day another study comes out that suggests a deep relationship between the health of our stomach flora and our mental state. (Check out this information about the brain-gut connection from John Hopkins University.) It’s a feedback loop with serious ramifications, if we aren’t aware of the connection. We eat processed food that kills off helpful bacteria. That leads to inflammation, which can lead to anxiety, depression, and a host of other ailments. These in turn can lead to overeating and sedentary living. And then, we keep feeding this cycle until we make a change in our diets. So, feed your gut with probiotic-rich foods such as kim chi, sauerkraut, and vinegar.
  5. Get (and stay) moving. No detox would be complete without adding exercise into the mix. Sweat helps keep your system clear and renews your skin. You don’t have to go all crazy, with an hour or two of cardio and lifting each day. Simply add at least 30 minutes daily of heart-pumping movement, whether that’s dancing, walking, swimming, or whatever else you enjoy that gets your body moving.

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Delightful Dinner Ideas

Valentine’s Day is right around the corner, so why not plan a special meal that your sure to love? Surprise your sweetie or treat yourself to one of these delightful dishes.

 

Mushroom Risotto – Dried mushrooms boost the meaty, mushroomy qualities of this hearty risotto. Make this with vegetable stock and it can be a vegetarian dish, or use chicken stock and add some cooked chicken for a main course.

 

Hot & Spicy Tofu – Spice up a weeknight dinner with this quick and easy tofu and vegetable recipe.

 

Chevre, Fig & Honey Pizzas – This pizza is a lovely mix of sweet and savory, and showcases the Mediterranean flavors of figs and tangy cheese. If you are looking for some nibbles to serve alongside wine, make a few of these. They will be a hit!

 

Chicken & Asparagus with Melted Gruyere – A luxurious white wine sauce with tarragon, lemon and Gruyère cheese make this simple and elegant dish delicious.

 

Mixed Mushroom Ragout – This mushroom ragout makes a delicious side, topping for grilled meats or poultry, or as a substitute for gravies.

 

Fish in Herbed White Wine and Caper Sauce – In the classic French tradition, you will build this flavorful sauce in the pan by first reducing wine and lemon, then using it to deglaze the browned bits of fish. Whisking in butter forms an emulsified sauce that is best eaten immediately—which is easy to do, since the sauce is so incredibly delicious!

 

Chicken Ricotta Stuffed Shells – Five luscious cheeses make this dish a delightful crowd-pleaser.

 

Slow Cooker Chicken Cacciatore – Chicken cacciatore is Italian for “hunter’s chicken,” and it’s a classic, simple way to prepare poultry. This version has added vegetables and makes use of inexpensive leg pieces, which stew to tender perfection in the slow-cooker. Serving the flavorful sauce over brown rice stretches the meat, and makes use of every drop of chickeny goodness.

 

Find more great Valentine’s Day Recipes at strongertogether.coop.

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Fresh Deals! Start January 2

ORGANIC Lemons 99¢ each Sale starts Tuesday, January 2, 2018. While supplies last. ORGANIC Small Avocados $1.29 each Sale starts Tuesday, January 2, 2018. While supplies last.   BILINSKI’S Chicken Meatballs $4.99 each 12 oz. Parmesan and Spinach & Garlic – Sale starts Tuesday, January 2, 2018. While supplies last. Recipe Showcase Each week we

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Season’s Eatings from Around the World

We wish you all the very best this holiday season! Since no celebration would be complete without food, we thought it would be fun to share winter holiday traditions from around the world. Grab a cup of good cheer and settle in for a fun, informative read about holiday foods from around the world. The

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Fresh Deals! Start December 26

ORGANIC Lemons 99¢ each Sale starts Tuesday, December 26, 2017. While supplies last. ORGANIC Small Avocados $1.29 each Sale starts Tuesday, December 26, 2017. While supplies last.   OLLI SALUMERIA Sliced Toscano Salame $3.99 each Sale starts Tuesday, December 26, 2017. While supplies last. Recipe Showcase Each week we will feature five recipes that use the current

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