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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GourGanics Easy Tortilla Soup

I am a soup girl. I usually make about two pots of soup every month. Not only does soup warm and satisfy. It can be a cost effective way to feed a family or large group. I have been searching for a better tortilla soup recipe, one that is easy to make and delivers big,…

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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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GourGanics Salsa and Ricotta Stuffed Peppers

These stuffed peppers are not only delicious, they are so pretty and fun to eat. I love to make these any time of year but they sure do add a splash of bold color as a holiday side dish. It’s a fun project that yields easy results with very little work. My nine-year old daughter…

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Easy Queso, GourGanic style

Chile con queso is gooey, groovy and yumilicious. We serve it alongside our tacos, dip in chips—we’ve even been known to add it to hot noodles for a spicy and clever mac and cheese. But usually, this dip requires a lot of mixing of spices and extra steps that add flavor. Gour Ganics salsa is…

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Apres summer day easy salsa pepper steak

I took my cousin and her kids to Fairfield beach over the weekend. My sister picked us up in her boat and a short day at the beach turned into a long exciting thrill ride, including wake boarding and way too much sun. We got back to the house and we were starved! Instead of…

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try it, love it salsa chicken divan casserole

This tasty casserole is modified from an old-style 1950’s recipe that involves cans of condensed soup. YEK. This version is a little less fattening. For an even lighter version, omit the mayo. I don’t. I like the way it creates a delicious crust,when blended with buttered bread crumbs.  The salsa adds a wonderful zip and…

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Quick and Easy Beef and Bean Burritos

Can you believe you can make a healthy burrito? All that gooey, cheesy, scrumptious stuff that you wrap into a soft shell and glom down can be made with thought and care. Using GourGanics USDA organic salsa as a simmer sauce and a topping adds a depth of flavor and home cooked taste. Adding lean,…

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