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Zucchini Chips and Ranch Dip

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In many parts of Texas, zucchini is a flourishing crop for gardeners this year. These Zucchini Chips and Dip are a great and delicious way to utilize this produce item.


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Air Fryer Instructions
  1. Clean your area and wash your hands before you begin.
  2. Preheat air fryer at 370 degrees F for 3 minutes.
  3. Slice zucchini ends off, approximately ½ inch in, and discard.
  4. Cut zucchini into ¼ inch slices.
  5. Place slices in the air fryer basket/ tray in a single layer.
  6. Sprinkle a thin layer of cheese over the zucchini slices.
  7. Cook in the air fryer for 12 minutes at 370 degrees or until the cheese is turning brown and crisp.
  8. Mix greek yogurt and seasonings together and serve as a dip.
Oven Instructions
  1. Clean your area and wash your hands before you begin.
  2. Preheat oven at 370 degrees F.
  3. Slice zucchini ends off, approximately ½ inch in, and discard.
  4. Cut zucchini into ¼ inch slices.
  5. Place slices in the air fryer in a single layer.
  6. Sprinkle a thin layer of cheese over the zucchini slices.
  7. Cook in the oven for 15-18 minutes at 370 Degrees or until the cheese is turning brown and crisp.
  8. Mix Greek yogurt and seasonings together and serve as a dip.
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Zucchini Garlic Bites

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In many parts of Texas, zucchini is a flourishing crop for gardeners this year. Zucchini Garlic Bites are a great and delicious way to utilize this produce item.


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  1. Preheat oven to 400 degrees and lightly grease a baking sheet.
  2. Grate or shred zucchini into fine pieces. Pat dry zucchini with a paper towel or ring moisture out in a cheesecloth.
  3. Combine all the ingredients in a medium bowl and mix well.
  4. Form a tablespoon of the mixture into small round balls and place on the baking sheet.
  5. Bake for 15-18 minutes.
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Cranberry Cheese Puffs

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These festive Cranberry Cheese Puffs are the perfect holiday appetizer! They are impressively delicious, yet so easy to make!


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  1. Begin with clean hands and a clean preparation area
  2. Heat oven to 350
  3. Lay out frozen phyllo dough. Let them defrost a bit so they are easy to fold
  4. Lay your turkey meat, fontina cheese, and cranberry sauce on the phyllo dough
  5. Wrap phyllo dough up. Make sure to close off the ends so when the fontina melts, it does not make a mess and melt out!
  6. Bake all wraps in the oven for about 15 minutes at 350
  7. While it is baking, whisk honey and balsamic vinegar in small bowl
  8. Once done, let stand for 5 minutes and divide each roll in half.
  9. Drizzle with honey mixture
  10. Serve warm and enjoy!
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Aguas Frescas Cucumber and Lime

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Have you had aguas frescas before?  Aguas frescas or “fresh waters” are a light refreshing beverage made from blended ripe fruit usually with sugar and water.  The Cucumber and Lime aguas frescas is a light beverage to help hydrate and add more flavor than your usual infused water.  The great thing about this recipe…NO SUGAR only natural freshness!


Aguas Frescas Cucumber and Lime
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  1. Combine cucumbers with 3 cups of water in blender untill liquefied.
  2. Using a strainer over the mouth of a 2 quart pitcher, pour half of cucumber mixture slowly to strain the liquid.
  3. Add the wedges of a lime to the other half of cucumber mixture in blender. Blend together for a few seconds untill chopped up into medium pieces. **Note: Blending the lime longer or into smaller pieces may give a bitter taste.
  4. Pour the remaining mixture over strainer.
  5. Add 2 cups of water and ice into the pitcher and stir well.
  6. Serve or store in refrigerator up to 2 days.
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Strawberry Oatmeal Cookie Balls

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Try this new fruity snack for National Oatmeal Cookie Day, April 30th!  Strawberry Oatmeal Cookie Balls are easy to make and take with you on-the-go for a “pick me up” treat.  My baby girl rolled them and my son’s soccer team made them disappear!


Strawberry oatmeal cookie balls recipe lined up and plated with a side of fresh strawberries.
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Strawberry oatmeal cookie balls recipe lined up and plated with a side of fresh strawberries.
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  1. Clean your area and wash your hands before you begin.
  2. Use a food processor to blend the dates, strawberries, vanilla extract, oats, and almonds together.
  3. Process until the almonds are in pieces but not completely ground.
  4. Spoon out mixture** and roll into a small ball, place on a plate and refrigerate for 20-30 minutes or up to an 1 hour.
  5. Clean food processor and add coconut flakes. Process until broken down into small pieces.
  6. Pour out coconut onto a clean plate and roll chilled balls over coconut, topping well.
  7. Store in a sealed container in the refrigerator for up to 5 days. You can also store in plastic wrap or plastic bags.
  8. **use 1 Tbsp. measuring spoon to scoop out mixture from processor before rolling.
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