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Avocado Fries with Queso Dip

Avocado Fries with Queso Dip

Talk about gilding the lily! Ripe avocados get sliced into wedges, battered, fried, then served with creamy cheese sauce. Note that you do need a fry thermometer for best results.

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Preparation time: 10m
Cook.: 25m

Ingredients:
2 avocados, 1 lime, 2 eggs, 2 T water, 1/2 c all-purpose flour, 1 t salt, 1 t chili powder, pn cayenne, 1 1/4 c panko breadcrumbs, 1/2 t black pepper, avocado oil , 3 c grated extra-sharp Cheddar, 1 1/2 c grated Monterey Jack cheese, 1 T cornstarch, 1/4 c milk, 4 oz diced green chiles


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Baba Ganoush

Baba Ganoush

When prepared this way, eggplant takes on an incredible smoky flavor. You can do this in the oven, as described in the recipe, on a grill, or even over the open flame of your stovetop. You just want t
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Preparation time: 1h 30m

Ingredients:
1 1/2 lb eggplant, 1 t salt, 2 clv garlic, 1/4 c lemon juice, 1 T tahini, 1 t cumin


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Baba Ghanoush

Baba Ghanoush

Baba ghanoush is a Levantine eggplant dish that's perfect slathered on a slice of baguette, making it excellent picnic food. It's richly flavored with tahini, lemon, and lots of garlic.

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Preparation time: 2h 30m

Ingredients:
1 1/2 lb eggplant, olive oil, coarse salt, 2 clv garlic, 3 T lemon juice, 1/4 c tahini, black pepper


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Baked Buffalo Cauliflower Bites

Baked Buffalo Cauliflower Bites

A vegetarian alternative to buffalo wings that's perfect for game day. A staff favorite!

Preparation time: 15m
Cook.: 30m

Ingredients:
2 heads cauliflower, 1 1/2 cups flour (wheat, rice, or almond), 1 1/2 cups water, 1 T garlic powder, 1/2 t salt, 1/2 t black pepper, 2 T melted butter or olive oil, 3/4 cup Frank's Red Hot sauce


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Baked Mozzarella Sticks

Baked Mozzarella Sticks

Classic appetizer, minus all the oil. These are great to have in the freezer - you can just bake them from frozen for a quick, cheesy treat.

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Preparation time: 50m
Cook.: 10m

Ingredients:
12 mozzarella string cheese sticks, 1/4 c flour, 1 egg, 1/2 c panko breadcrumbs, 2 T grated parmesan cheese, 1 t dried parsley, 1/4 t dried basil, 1/8 t dried oregano, 1 t garlic powder


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Balsamic Onion Dip

Balsamic Onion Dip

This delicious dip, with deeply caramelized onion, tart apple, and fragrant thyme, just happens to be gluten-free and vegan!

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Preparation time: 1h 30m

Ingredients:
2 onions, 2 T olive oil, 1 t salt, 1/2 t black pepper, 1 apple, 2 T balsamic vinegar, 1 c vegan mayonnaise, 1/2 c non-dairy cream cheese


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Beer-Battered Onion Rings with Buttermilk Ranch Dressing

Beer-Battered Onion Rings with Buttermilk Ranch Dressing

Be sure to make the buttermilk ranch dressing for these tender, crispy onion rings - they deserve more than just ketchup.

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Preparation time: 20m
Cook.: 20m

Ingredients:
1/2 c mayonnaise, 1 c buttermilk, 3/4 c chopped fresh parsley, 3/4 c chopped green onion, 2 T chopped fresh mint, 1 clv garlic, 1/8 t hot sauce, 1/8 t rice wine vinegar, salt, pepper, 2 yellow onions, 1 c all-purpose flour, 2 T cornstarch, 1/8 t chili powder, 12 fl oz beer, canola oil, lemon wedges


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Beet Hummus

Beet Hummus

This hummus is a vibrant bright pink thanks to the addition of steamed beets.

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Preparation time: 20m

Ingredients:
1 beet, 1 1/2 c cooked chickpeas, 1 clv garlic, 3 T tahini, 3 T lemon juice, 1/4 c water, 1 1/2 t cumin, 1/2 t salt