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Ma's Homemade Crunchy Dill Pickles

7/27/2015

Homemade Pickles are so yummy to snack on, or add to potato or beans salads. And on top of yummy, they are really easy to make!

Bring to boil 1 1/4 c white vinegar, 3 1/2 c water, 1 tbsp sugar, 1 tbsp pickling salt. Remove from heat and cool completely.

Combine 4 cups cucumber spears Into a glass jar with 2 cloves garlic, 2 heads fresh dill (with seeds) 1 tbsp pickling spice and the cooled vinegar mix.

Put the lids on and stick em in the fridge for one week.

Snack on pickle lovers!

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Rice wraps, a yummy way to freshen up any meal

7/22/2015

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Rice Wraps
Mango
Cucumber
Rice Noodles
Red Pepper
Avocado
Basil

Slice the ingredients thinly, wrap em up and dip in either a peanut sauce, something sweet or tangy!

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Lentil Dip for the Munch

7/20/2015

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This lentil dip is delicious and easy to make ahead so you have something to conveniently munch on all week. Eat it with pita, crackers, with rice or naan.

In the picture below the lentil dip is served with pickles,
grilled mushrooms, and peppers, with a bean dip as well as a fresh hummus.

Ingredients

½ cup dry lentils
2 cups water
2 whole garlic cloves
1 tablespoon lemon juice
1/2 teaspoon ground cumin
2-3 tablespoons olive oil (more oil for creamier texture)
salt and ground black pepper, to taste

Instructions

In a small saucepan, combine the lentils, water and garlic cloves.
Simmer about 40 min, until the lentils are soft.
In a food processor, add the cooked lentils and garlic, lemon juice, and cumin.
Pulse to combine for about 1 minute.
Slowly add the olive oil until you reach your desired consistency.
Add salt and ground black pepper, to taste.

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Ma's Homemade Crunchy Dill Pickles

Rice wraps, a yummy way to freshen up any meal

Lentil Dip for the Munch

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