News Channel 12 Recipe GourGanics Stewed Chicken

This is the one I prepared for News 12 on the segment running all weekend.  Simple and satisfying. Make it in minutes and take advantage to the hours I put into the creation of this simmer sauce. It’s great for a quick meal after a long day of play at the beach. It tastes like…

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GourGanics Spicy Shrimp Dip

This a fun, spicy, salty and crunchy take on a traditional shrimp cocktail. It can be either elegant or rustic, depending upon how you serve it– fancy china or pretty glass bowls? You can also choose dainty little crackers or monster-sized tortilla chips as the vehicle that drives all this spicy shrimp and salsa goodness…

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Spicy Beanless Minestrone–a great first tofu dish, and very economical.

This recipe is totally Zen: one pot. 20 minutes or so. Done. Costs little. Feeds many. Loves all. Another odd weather day for June in Connecticut. Last week I was sweating and thinking I planted my garden too late, this week I fear another frost! Okay, that’s a slight exaggeration but, you get the point,…

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Spicy Vegan Stirfry Stew

Many of the people who love GourGanics are vegan. I love to eat clean and do it often. Tonight we made the most delicious stew using wonderful tofu made right here in Middleton Ct by The Bridge. It’s got a creamy texture yet it’s firm enough to cook up and stand out in a crowd…

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GourGanics Girl Scouts Guacamole – best…gauc….ever!

We had a few of the cutest  little helpers in the kitchen this week. Girl Scouts working on their legacy badges in cooking.I taught them a quick and simple snack idea. GourGanics Girl Scout Guacamole After going over basic knife skills and sanitary kitchen practices, we got down to business.  I taught the girls the…

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Fun and Festive Breakfast Salsa Cups

Pop these little crustless quiches into the oven while watching the kids unwrap presents Christmas morning or as an easy evening meal. They’re so pretty and festive, everyone will think they took hours of prep time. And for anyone counting carbs, these are South Beach Diet approved. Carb and gluten-free. Yippee! You can freeze leftovers …

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Noel’s spicy roasted shrimp cocktail

Our new friend Noel of Kilroy’s Wonder Market in Glen Rock, New Jersey loves to use GourGanics as a cocktail sauce. We tried it. DELICIOUS! For a different zip than you get from a traditional cocktail sauce or if you have friends who don’t love the taste of horseradish, simply chill your GourGanics until it’s…

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Happy Friday Organic Kale Chips and Salsa

So easy to make, crunchy and satisfying, Kale chips are an antioxidant power house. Our good friend makes the most wonderful, salty, satisfying kale chips. This snack provides such a wide array of nutrients while allowing you the satisfying crunch of a chip. Couple this recipe with a side of GourGanics for a delicious treat…

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Roasted Broccoli dipped in salsa

Thanks to a recipe from Circle of Mom’s and my good friend Nancy, we have learned that roasting broccoli at a high temperature and sprinkling with salt creates a crispy, sweeter and more delish dish. I’ve never been the greatest fan of broccoli as a side dish. But I know it’s super good for me. …

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GourGanics Salsa Seared Halibut

We’ve got a zesty fish recipe you can enjoy during lent–or any time at all. Just for the … HALIBUT. You knew that was coming. I stole the technique for searing the fish from a recipe in Cook’s Country magazine. Be sure to pat the fish dry before you dredge it in flour. To keep…

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