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Gluten-Free Oatmeal Cookies Recipe
Gluten-free oatmeal cookies with a GF flour blend, certified gluten-free oats, nutmeg and chocolate chips. Chill 2 hours, bake at 350°F. Makes about 24.
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No-Shampoo Solution: Baking Soda Hair Wash and Vinegar Rinse
A no-shampoo solution made from 1 tablespoon baking soda per cup of water, followed by a diluted lemon juice or cider vinegar rinse and a few drops of oil.
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Blender Spaghetti Sauce Recipe
Blender spaghetti sauce made from fresh tomatoes, onion, garlic, red wine, tomato paste, molasses and dried herbs, simmered for 1 hour. Makes about 5 cups.
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Whole Wheat & Flaxseed Irish Buttermilk Bread Recipe
Irish buttermilk bread with whole wheat flour and ground flaxseed, raised with baking soda and cream of tartar. No yeast; bakes 40 to 45 minutes at 400°F.
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Cheesy Tomato Soup Recipe
Cheesy tomato soup made with canned whole tomatoes, onion, garlic and stock, pureed in a blender and finished with cream and sharp cheddar. Serves 4.
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BBLT Sandwich (Beef Bacon, Lettuce and Tomato) Recipe
A BBLT sandwich is a beef bacon BLT: crisp skillet or oven-cooked beef bacon, toasted bread, mayonnaise, lettuce and ripe tomato. Makes 2 in 25 minutes.
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Homemade Butter in a Blender
Homemade butter in a blender: 2 cups heavy cream blended until it breaks, strained and washed in ice water. Makes 6 ounces of butter plus buttermilk.
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Berry Yogurt Granola Parfait Recipe
Berry yogurt granola parfait layered in pint jars: yogurt, mixed berries and a crisp granola top. Makes 2 in 10 minutes; keeps 2 to 3 days without granola.
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Carrot Apple Grape Juice Recipe
Carrot apple grape juice made in a high-speed blender from 2 carrots, 1 apple, 1 cup grapes, water and ice. Drink as is or strain. Makes about 3 1/2 cups.
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Classic Pesto Recipe (Blender or Food Processor)
Classic pesto with 2 cups fresh basil, parmesan or romano, pine nuts, olive oil and garlic, made in a blender or food processor. Makes about 1 1/4 cups.
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Homemade Fresh Raw Guacamole Dip Recipe (Creamy or Chunky Style)
Fresh raw guacamole dip with 2 ripe avocados, lime or lemon juice, garlic, onion, roma tomatoes and cilantro. Blend 20 seconds; makes about 2 cups.
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Fresh Homemade Peanut Butter in a Vitamix Blender Recipe
Homemade peanut butter made in a Vitamix blender from 2 cups roasted unsalted peanuts and a little sea salt. No added oil; makes about 1 cup in a minute.