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Asian Coleslaw

July29

Ingredients

1 package Coleslaw or Broccoli Slaw, shredded
1 bunch Green Onions, sliced
1 package Ramen Noodles, crumbled
1 4-oz package Slivered Almonds
¾ cup Asian Ginger Plum Dressing, #10217 or Gluten-Free Asian Ginger Plum Dressing & Marinade, #10899

Instructions

Mix the vegetables & dressing together and refrigerate
Add the almonds and noodles shortly before serving so they stay sort of crisp and crunchy and not soggy

Quick Notes

Adapted by Mary Rose from a favorite recipe

Recipe: Asian Plum Broccoli Slaw

Summary: Wildtree recipe

Ingredients

2 cups broccoli slaw
1/2 cup cashews
1/2 cup Asian Ginger Plum Dressing, #10217 or or Gluten-Free Asian Ginger Plum Dressing & Marinade, #10899

Instructions

Combine the broccoli slaw, cashews, and Asian Ginger-Plum Dressing & Marinade in a bowl and mix well
Chill before serving

Quick Notes

Calories 400; Fat 31 g; Saturated Fat 5 g; Protein 6 g; Carb 27 g; Fiber 3 g; Chol 15 mg; Sodium 210 mg

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Scampi Vegetables

July28

Ingredients

1 package Vegetables, frozen
1 tbsp Wildtree Scampi Blend, #10450 4.5 oz #10459 12 oz
1 tbsp Wildtree Butter Grapeseed Oil, #10282 or Natural, #10229
¼ tsp Sea Salt
¼ tsp Black Pepper

Instructions

Cook vegetables according to package directions
While the vegetables are hot, mix them with Scampi Blend and Butter Grapeseed Oil in a bowl or serving dish
Add salt & pepper to taste

Quick Notes

Thanks to Grace for contributing this recipe to the Wildtree Site

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Dilled Vegetables

July28

Ingredients

1 pound Fresh Vegetables, cut into 1 inch pieces
3 tbsp Wildtree Dill Blend, #10191

Instructions

Steam or grill vegetables to the desired degree of doneness
Sprinkle the Dill Dip Blend over the vegetables

Quick Notes

This recipe is from the Wildtree Site

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Chicken Scampi

July28

Ingredients

8 ounces Whole Wheat Linguini, or other pasta
2 tbsp Wildtree Garlic Grapeseed Oil, #10226
1 ½ tsp Willtree Scampi Blend, #10450 – 4.5 oz, #10459 – 12 oz
1 pound Chicken Breasts, cut into 1/4 inch pieces
2 tbsp Wildtree Garlic Grapeseed Oil, #10226
1 tsp Willtree Scampi Blend, #10450 – 4.5 oz, #10459 – 12 oz
Dry White Wine, optional

Instructions

Optional: Soak chicken breasts in buttermilk for 3-4 hours before preparing the dish to help retain moist, tenderness after cooking
Bring water for the pasta to a boil
Meanwhile, discard the buttermilk and cut the chicken into 1/4 inch pieces
Cook the pasta using the package directions
Drain, reserving 1/4 cup of the liquid
Combine 2 tablespoons Natural Grapeseed Oil and 1 1/2 teaspoons Scampi Blend in a cold skillet and mix well
Add the chicken and cook over medium-low heat until the chicken looks tasty, turning often
Remove the chicken to a bowl using a slotted spoon and keep warm
Add 2 tablespoons Natural Grapeseed Oil and 1 teaspoon Scampi Blend to the liquid in the skillet
Add the pasta and cook over low heat until the liquid is absorbed, adding the reserved pasta liquid or dry white wine if the pasta seems too dry
Combine the pasta and chicken in a bowl and serve immediately

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2 Meals-Grilled Salmon/Salmon & Nectarine Salad

July21

Recipe: Grilled Salmon

Summary: Marlene Spiegel submitted this recipe to the Wildtree site. I adjusted for larger quantities so that the reserve Salmon could be used for a second “next-day” meal.

Ingredients

2 pounds Salmon
1 Tbsp. Wildtree Zesty Lemon Grapeseed Oil, #10228
3-4 tsp Wildtree Dill Blend, #10191
Optional Dill Sauce:
½ cup Lite Mayonnaise
½ cup Sour Cream or plain Yogurt
2 tsps more of Wildtree Dill Blend

Instructions

Heat a well oiled grill to medium-high heat
Brush the salmon with Zesty Lemon Grapeseed Oil.
Sprinkle with Dill Blend
Grill for 2-5 minutes per side
Set aside some of the salmon for the second meal- Salmon Nectarine Salad

Variations

Sprinkle Salmon with Wildtree Lemon Rosemary Blend, #10356, instead of the Dill Blend.

Recipe: Salmon & Nectarine Salad With Honey-Lemon Dressing

Summary: I found this yummy salad recipe in a Hy-Vee magazine, and substituted Wildtree ingredients.

Ingredients

6 cups Mixed Salad Greens
4 Nectarines or Peaches, pitted & sliced
1 ½ cups Green and/or Red Grapes, halved
Reserved Salmon from Grilled Salmon Recipe
Dressing:
1 Tbsp. Honey
1 Tbsp. Apple Cider Vinegar or a Wildtree Vinegar
4 tsp Wildtree Zesty Lemon Grapeseed Oil, #10228

Instructions

Toss together greens, fruits and salmon
Combine honey, vinegar and Zesty Lemon Grapeseed Oil
Drizzle over salad

Quick Notes

For lunches to go: Transfer salads to individual containers. Pack in insulated lunch bags with ice packs to keep salads fresh.

Variations

Some may like to heat the salmon just before adding it to the salad at mealtime. Wildtree vinegar include Raspberry, Orange, Strawberry, Apple.

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Taco Salad

July20

Summary: Recipe by Mary Rose

Ingredients

Optional meat ingredient – ½ pound Hamburger, browned
2 tbsp Wildtree Taco Seasoning, #10575 3-oz, #10474 8-oz
1 can Kidney Beans, drained
1/2 of a head of Lettuce or so, torn- or a bag of Mixed Greens
¼ pound Cheddar Cheese, shredded (1 cup)
Tortilla Chips
Vegetables: Onion, Tomato, Green Pepper, Celery, Cucumber – all diced
Dressing:
2 Tbsp Wildtree Taco Seasoning Mix, #10575 3-oz, #10474 8-oz
½ cup Milk
½ cup Lite Mayonnaise
¼ cup Ketchup
1/2 cup Italian Salad Dressing…to make Wildtree’s dressing for this salad, blend together: 3 tbsp Wildtree Garlic Grapeseed Oil, #10226….4 tbsp Cider Vinegar or other vinegar….1 ½ teaspoons Wildtree Italian Dressing Mix, #10726

Instructions

Combine all salad dressing ingredients
To develop flavors, allow dressing to sit in refrigerator before serving
Blend Taco Seasoning with the kidney beans & meat if using meat
Cut vegetables & tear lettuce
Place lettuce in a large bowl
Layer the salad ingredients on top of lettuce
Add cheese
Serve with tortilla chips and dressing

Variations

Left-over chili is a good substitute for the meat & bean mixture. Number of servings (yield): 6

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Kimberly Loves Bean Dip

July18

Ingredients

1 can Re-fried Beans, vegetarian
4 oz. Cream Cheese, softened
¼ cup Sour Cream, lite
2 Tbsp. Wildtree Taco Seasoning, #10575 3-oz, #10474 8-oz.
1 Avocado
1 cup Cheese, shredded
3 Green Onions, diced- I use the ends only
1 Tomato, diced
1 can Black Olives, sliced
Optional: Chili Peppers, Green Peppers, Red Onion- diced

Instructions

Mash avocado with fork & blend with cream cheese, sour cream & taco seasoning
Add a splash of lemon juice or Wildtree Zesty Lemon Grapeseed Oil to retain the avocado color
Layering order: Beans-Avocado/Cream Mixture-Cheese-Vegetables of your choice
Serve with Tortilla Chips

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Cauliflower Zucchini Toss

July14

Summary: A Taste of Home recipe – cut in half

Ingredients

1 cup Caulifloweretts
1 cup Zucchini, sliced
¼ cup Green Onions, sliced
¼ cup Ripe Olives, halved
Dressing: 3 tbsp Wildtree Natural Grapeseed Oil, #10229
2 tbsp Orange Juice
1 tbsp Cider Vinegar
½ tsp Tarragon, dried
½ tsp Orange Peel, grated
¼ tsp Salt
¼ tsp Black Pepper
4 cups Salad Greens, torn

Instructions

Add 1 in. of water to a saucepan; add cauliflower
Bring to a boil
Reduce heat; cover and simmer for 5-8 minutes or until crisp-tender
Rinse in cold water; drain and place in a large bowl
Add zucchini, onions and olives; toss
In a jar with a tight-fitting lid, combine the oil, orange juice, vinegar, tarragon, orange peel, salt and pepper; shake well
Pour over cauliflower mixture and toss to coat
Cover and refrigerate for 2 hours
Just before serving, toss with salad greens

Variations

I substituted Grapeseed Oil. In adapting recipes to use Grapeseed Oil, you can cut the quantity of oil called for by 1/3 sometimes 1/2 as much.

Number of servings (yield): 8

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