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First Course & Sides

Delicious buttermilk waffles: Use as a base for appetizers – Karen’s Southern Pecan Chicken & Waffles with Collard Sauté and Bourbon- Maple Drizzle.

Karen’s Buttermilk Waffles

Sautéed Collard Greens top these buttermilk waffles and are topped with “grilled pecan chicken” for the ultimate appetizer

Sautéed Collard Greens – Sweet and Sour

Wasabi, Lime and Dill flavor these simple Salmon Cakes. Without breadcrumbs- and they hold together beautifully. A perfect light dinner or healthy lunch. Gluten-free. Serve with my Green Goddess Dressing and Spring Vegetables.

Natural Salmon Cakes – Gluten-Free

A simple nut crunch snack that is SIMPLE (really!) to prepare and totally irresistible. Puffed Brown Rice adds lightness and crunch – a pinch of tumeric and chili flakes adds interest and a touch of heat.

Karen’s Cashew Cluster Crunch

shaved carrots combine with coconut, beets and mint leaves with a Sesame-Ginger Dressing

Carrot-Coconut-Mint Salad with Sesame-Ginger Dressing

A Zesty & Pungent Dressing and Marinade ~ which is versatile for everyday cooking… brightens up all it touches. Big, bold flavors await in this simple, whisked dressing/marinade.

Sesame-Ginger Dressing and Marinade

A fabulous versatile seasoning blend with a Cuban-kick. Perfect for vegetables, rice, beans, legumes, poultry, meat and veggies proteins.

Karen’s Homemade Salt Free Sazón Cuban Seasoning

Sweet Potato Tater-Tots with Tortilla Crumbs ~ Hot Sauce Honey-Butter Glaze and Blue Cheese Dip

Homemade Hoisin Sauce – Better Than Store-Bought

Serve the warm mushrooms and offer glasses of full-bodied Tuscan wine

Tuscan Stuffed Mushrooms

Karen's Beet Cured Gravlax on a Potato Latke

Karen’s Beet Cured Gravlax

Karen's Za'atar Seasoning Blend

Karen’s Za’atar Seasoning Blend

Baked Potato Soup with Potato Skin Croutons Recipe

Karen’s Baked Potato Soup with Potato Skin Croutons

A Vinaigrette with a tart- sweet flavor - macadamia oil adds a buttery and luxurious taste

Pomegranate-Macadamia Vinaigrette

A wonderful spread with roasted garlic cloves for a mellow touch. Add some zest with the balsamic-honey drizzle

Goat Cheese and Garlic Pâté with Walnuts and Chives ~ Balsamic-Honey Drizzle

A comforting, warm bowl of flavorful noodles infused with flavors of ginger, garlic, red chiles and coconut milk. A quick basting sauce transforms tofu & chicken into delicious morsels to toss in. A large dose of vegetables makes for a healthful meal.

Coconut Curry Noodles with Tofu and Chicken

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