Dinner Tonight

Dinner Tonight

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Corn and Bell Pepper Salad

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Light up your week with this bright and colorful salad! Looking to add more veggies to your meals? Try this Sunshine Corn and Bell Pepper Salad – the perfect summer side dish! Sweet corn and bell peppers make this the taste of sunshine on a plate!

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Salad
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  1. Wash hands and clean preparation area.
  2. Combine all dressing ingredients into a bowl and mix. Set aside.
  3. In a large bowl combine all other salad ingredients.
  4. Pour mixed dressing over other salad ingredients and mix well.
  5. Serve immediately.
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Chili

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Dinner doesn’t have to be complicated.  By using some staples in your kitchen – ground beef from the freezer, canned tomatoes, and beans along with spices from the pantry and a slow cooker this chili will be ready for you when you walk in the door. This hearty comfort food is perfect any time of the year.

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  1. Wash your hands and clean your preparation area. Rinse fresh vegetables under cool running water and rinse can lids before opening.
  2. In a medium skillet brown the ground beef along with the bell pepper, onion, jalapeno and garlic. Once ground beef is browned add it to the slower cooker.
  3. To the slow cooker, add the diced tomatoes, tomato sauce, pinto and black beans, beef broth, chili pepper, cumin, paprika, and oregano. Stir to combine.
  4. Turn slower cook on HIGH for 4 to 6 hours to cook or LOW for 8 to 10 hours to cook.
  5. To serve top each serving of chili with 2 tablespoons of cheddar cheese.
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Spicy Lentil and Quinoa Bowl

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This Spicy Lentil and Quinoa Bowl is packed full of hearty plant-based proteins.


Spicy Lentil and Quinoa Bowl
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  1. Wash hands and sanitize preparation surfaces.
  2. Place a large skillet over medium heat. Add olive oil.
  3. Once the olive oil is heated, add the onion, jalapeno, bell pepper, and garlic. Cook for 5 –7 minutes or until the onions are translucent.
  4. .Next, add quinoa, lentils, and tomatoes to the cooked vegetables. Cook for 5 minutes, stirring continuously to ensure ingredients are well combined.
  5. Add beans, corn, water, and dry seasonings and stir to combine.
  6. Allow the dish to boil, cover it with a lid, then let it simmer for approximately 30 minutes. Garnish with cilantro and enjoy!
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Sausage and Veggie Skewers

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Get to grillin’ with our Smoked Turkey Sausage and Veggie Skewers!  Loaded with flavorful grilled sausage and a variety of veggies, these are sure to be a hit at your next summer barbeque!


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  1. Clean and prepare your working space.
  2. Prepare your outside grill or inside grill/grilling pan, as necessary.
  3. Cut and prepare all of your ingredients as directed.
  4. Take your smoked turkey sausage and vegetables (bell peppers, mushrooms, onions, tomatoes, asparagus, and jalapenos) and place them in a large mixing bowl, and mix.
  5. In a smaller bowl, add your olive oil, minced garlic, onion powder, garlic powder, cayenne pepper, red pepper flakes, dried parsley, pepper, and salt. Mix until well combined.
  6. Next, add the oil and spice mixture to the large bowl of sausage and veggies. Mix until everything is well-coated.
  7. Grab your skewers and evenly distribute the sausage and vegetables on the eight metal skewers in the pattern of your choice.
  8. (If you are using wooden skewers, make sure to soak them prior to use)
  9. Once the sausage and veggies have been added to the skewers, place them on your grill for approximately 10-20 minutes or until your desired doneness.
  10. Remove from grill. Eat and enjoy!
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Shrimp, Pineapple & Veggie Skewers

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Grill up the perfect healthy appetizer for the home team with these Grilled Shrimp, Pineapple and Veggie Skewers.


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Shrimp Skewers
  1. Clean and sanitize your workspace. Pull back your hair and wash your hands.
  2. Prepare your shrimp by peeling them and ensure they are all deveined, leave the tail on
  3. Next, drain your pineapple and reserve your juice. Additionally, wash and prepare your tomatoes, zucchini, squash, and green peppers to be added to the skewers.
  4. Place one shrimp, one pineapple chunk, one cherry tomato, 1 zucchini slice, 1 yellow squash slice, and 1 bell pepper slice on a skewer
  5. Place on a plate and prepare your grill and BBQ Sauce.
  6. Once the BBQ sauce is made (instructions below) and the grill is ready (Medium Heat), brush each skewer with BBQ Sauce.
  7. Place skewers, BBQ sauce side down, on the grill. While the bottom is grilling, brush the top side of each skewer with BBQ Sauce.
  8. Grill 1-2 minutes then flip skewers over. Grill additional 3-4 minutes or until shrimp are pink and opaque.
  9. When ready, serve and enjoy!
BBQ Sauce
  1. Place a pan over medium-low heat.
  2. Add all BBQ Sauce ingredients and stir to combine.
  3. Bring to a simmer for 6 to 8 minutes.
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