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Creamy Dill Dressing


1/3 c plain kefir
1 tsp shallot, minced
½ tsp lemon juice
2 tsp fresh dill, minced

In a small bowl, whisk all ingredients together.

Basic Un-Vinaigrette


¼ c lemon juice
¼ c water
½ T Dijon mustard
¼ tsp dried basil
Black pepper, to taste
¼ c olive oil

Whisk the first 5 ingredients together (or put in a jar and shake.)  Add the olive oil and whisk (or shake) vigorously.

Eggplant and Quinoa Casserole


4 Tbsp sesame oil
1 large eggplant, cut into thick slices
2 Tbsp tamari
¼ c lemon juice
½ c water
1 tsp fresh ginger, minced
1 c quinoa
1 red bell pepper, chopped
2 zucchini coarsely grated
¼ c fresh parsley, chopped

Preheat oven to 350 degrees.  Heat oil in a skillet and cook the eggplant until browned on both [...]

Spicy Vegetables and Millet


1 c Chickpeas (garbanzo beans), soaked in 3 c water overnight
4 c cold water
1 1/3  c millet
4 c water
2 Tbsp. olive oil
2 c cabbage, chopped
1 tsp cayenne (decrease if you like it less spicy)
1 tsp paprika
2 tsp yellow mustard seeds
2 bell peppers, diced (any color)
2-3 zucchini, chopped
1 ½ c okra, sliced (if out of season, [...]

Ginger Lime Dressing


¼ c lime juice
1 tsp fresh ginger
½ tsp toasted sesame oil
¼ c olive oil
Dash of hot chili sauce, to taste

Combine all ingredients in a blender and blend until smooth

Ginger and Mango Dressing


1 T fresh ginger, minced
½  Mango, peeled and chopped (frozen is fine, just allow to thaw)
½ c coconut water*

Place all ingredients in the blender and blend until smooth.
*You can use coconut milk instead, but you will need to use less and thin it with water.

Pumpkin Seed Dressing


5 Tbsp Olive oil
2 Tbsp Lemon juice
½ c pumpkin seeds
2 tsp tamari
5 Tbsp water

Mix all ingredients together in a blender until smooth.  Add more water if too thick.
*this recipes is also great with sunflower seeds or sesame seeds.