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Yes, even the cherished recipe for guacamole can be modified, respectfully, for a deeper flavor and other favorable nuances.

New Guacamole with Roasted Zucchini and Lime Zest

A delicious and versatile sauce topped with a yogurt marinated grilled chicken kebob. Spice up your palate! The sauce is Vegan.

Coconut-Cashew Curry Sauce with Indian Flavors ~ Spiced Chicken Kebab

A little crunchy on the exterior, due to the fresh corn, cheddar and scallions first put in the tin. Organic blue corn meal makes it special.

Blue Corn Madeleines with Cheddar, Fresh Corn and Scallions

Love hummus? Beetroot dip triumphs with flavor and color! There’s a new, healthy dip in town.

Beetroot Spread & Dip – a great alternative to hummus.

Flavor the flesh of Wild Caught Alaskan Salmon with Lavender, Dill, Vodka and Pink Peppercorns. An elegant gravlax that also can be prepared with any fresh salmon.

White Wild Salmon Gravlax with Cracked Pepper and Lavender

A wonderful and flavorful dip with hints of miso, orange, ginger and sesame

Japanese Style Eggplant Dip with Miso, Orange and Shichimi Togarashi Seasoning

Lebneh Balls - Yogurt Cheese with Herbs, Spices, Walnuts and Olive Oil

Lebneh Balls – Yogurt Cheese with Herbs, Spices, Walnuts and Olive Oil

Oven baked and delicious zucchini fries with a crispy coating of shredded coconut, corn meal and gluten-free flour.

Crispy Coconut Baked Zucchini Sticks with Avocado Ranch Dip

Fresh Spring produce shines in this quiche with a simple cracker crumb base and truffled cheddar cheese to compliment. Go-Green!

Go Green Spring Quiche with Truffled Cheese

Pecan Chicken and Waffle Appetizer with Sautéed Collards and Maple-Bourbon Drizzle

Pecan Chicken and Waffle Appetizer with Sautéed Collards and Maple-Bourbon Drizzle

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

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

Cuban Style Lentil Soup with Baked Plantains and Lemon Crema

Cuban Style Lentil Soup with Baked Plantains and Lemon Crema

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

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

Tuscan Stuffed Mushrooms

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