Week 3: Winter Wonders
APPETIZER / SIDE
Kale and Pumpkin Salad with Pecan Vinaigrette
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DIRECTIONS
- In a bowl, massage kale with olive oil and vinegar. Add pumpkin and pecans.
- Season with salt and pepper, toss, and serve.
MAIN COURSE
Garlic & Herb Salmon with Roasted
Butternut Squash
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DIRECTIONS
- Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C).
- Toss butternut squash with olive oil, salt, and pepper, and roast for 20-25 minutes.
- Mix garlic, parsley, olive oil, salt, and pepper and brush over salmon.
- Place salmon on a baking sheet and roast for 12-15 minutes.
- Serve with squash.
DESSERT
Maple Pecan Mini Tarts
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MOCKTAIL
Pomegranate Sparkler
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DIRECTIONS
Pour pomegranate juice over ice, top with sparkling water, and garnish with seeds.
COCKTAIL
Winter Spiced Cranberry Margarita
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DIRECTIONS (serves 4)
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VEGETARIAN MEAL OPTIONS
APPETIZER / SIDE
Roasted Cauliflower Bites with Lemon
Tahini Drizzle
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DIRECTIONS
- Roast cauliflower with olive oil, salt, and pepper at 400°F (200°C) for 25 minutes.
- Mix tahini and lemon juice with water to desired consistency.
- Drizzle over roasted cauliflower.
MAIN COURSE
Lentil and Mushroom Shepherd's Pie with
Sweet Potato Mash
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DIRECTIONS
- Sauté onion, garlic, and mushrooms until tender.
- Add lentils, salt, and pepper.
- Layer in a baking dish, top with mashed sweet potatoes.
- Bake at 375°F (190°C) for 15 minutes.
DESSERT
Cinnamon Baked Pears with Almond
Butter Drizzle
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DIRECTIONS
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C).
- Sprinkle pears with cinnamon and bake for 15 minutes.
- Drizzle with almond butter.
COCKTAIL / MOCKTAIL
Cranberry Orange Sparkler
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MOCKTAIL DIRECTIONS
- Mix cranberry juice and orange juice in a pitcher.
- Add sparkling water.
- Garnish with cranberries.
COCKTAIL DIRECTIONS
- In a large pitcher, mix cranberry juice, orange juice, and vodka (or sparkling wine).
- Add sparkling water and stir gently.
- Serve over ice in individual glasses.
- Garnish with fresh cranberries.
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