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Winter Kale Citrus Salad

Difficulty 1/5     Prep Time 30 MIN     Cook Time –  Serves 8-10 INGREDIENTS 8-10 stalks of curly or Lacinato kale, removed from stems and shredded 2 navel, cara-cara or blood oranges or grapefruits, peeled and segmented 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved 1 avocado, cut into bite-sized chunks 6 radishes, thinly shaved on a mandoline 1 fennel …

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Tabbouleh With Smoked Bulgur

INGREDIENTS 100 grams bulgur wheat 2 bunches parsley ½ bunch of mint ½ English cucumber 1 tomato 50ml lemon juice 50ml olive oil salt DIRECTIONS Place bulgur wheat in a roasting pan with an equal amount of water. Place on smoker at 350°F (177°C) for 20 minutes or until bulgur is cooked. You may also …

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Kansas City Coleslaw

Difficulty 2/5     Prep Time 25 MIN     Cook Time 0     Serves 12 INGREDIENTS  1 bundle sweet kale ½ head green cabbage 1 red, 1 yellow, and 1 orange bell pepper 1 sweet onion ½ lb blackberries (blackberry is a popular fruit in Kansas, but try substituting clementine, apple, or even banana) ½ lb unsalted cashews …

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Stuffed Zucchini

Beefy Zucchini Boats

Difficulty 3/5     Prep Time 20 MIN     Cook Time 40 MIN     Serves 4 INGREDIENTS 700 g ground beef 1 big zucchini or 2 smaller ones 2 bell peppers (yellow/red) 3 tomatoes 1 onion 200 g sour cream 200 g sheep’s milk cheese 150 g grated mozzarella 5 teaspoons tomato paste 1/2 bunch parsley Pepper Salt …

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Smoked Vegetable Lasagna

Difficulty 3/5     Prep Time 15 MIN     Cook Time 1 HR 30 MIN     Serves 8 INGREDIENTS 1 package lasagna noodles Shredded mozzarella 1/2 L tomato sauce 2 small zucchini 2 carrots 1 sweet onion 1 eggplant 2 red peppers 3 cloves  minced garlic 6 large leaves basil Oregano (1/2  the amount of basil) 2 tbsp brown …

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Perfect Potato Salad

Difficulty 3/5     Prep Time 30 MIN     Cook Time 45 MIN     Serves 12 INGREDIENTS 7 – 8  large white chef potatoes 1lb bacon 2 bundles green onions ½ lb shredded cheddar cheese ¼ lb butter 1 cup mayonnaise Perfect Steak Spice (to taste) DIRECTIONS Bake potatoes at 350°F (177°C) on a gas or pellet grill …

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Steak And Swiss Sandwich

Difficulty 2/5     Prep Time 10 MIN     Cook Time 5 MIN     Serves 6 INGREDIENTS 1 sourdough or French bread loaf 2 Perfect steaks thin sliced 5 slices swiss cheese 2 handfuls arugula Chipotle mayonnaise Sundried tomatoes sliced Salt and pepper to taste DIRECTIONS Preheat your grill on LOW. Place the precooked Perfect Steak on the warming …

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Grilled Sirloin Steak Salad

Difficulty 2/5     Prep Time 20 MIN     Cook Time: 10-15 MIN     Serves 2-4 INGREDIENTS 1/2 pound ramps, cleaned and grilled 1/2 pound Portobello mushrooms, cleaned and grilled 2 sirloin strip steaks, grilled 1/2 red onion, sliced thinly 1/2 English cucumber, sliced thinly 1 cup cherry tomatoes 4 cups mixed spring greens 1/2 cup greek feta …

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Difficulty 2/5     Prep Time 20 MIN     Cook Time: 10-15 MIN     Serves 2-4
INGREDIENTS
  • 1/2 pound ramps, cleaned and grilled
  • 1/2 pound Portobello mushrooms, cleaned and grilled
  • 2 sirloin strip steaks, grilled
  • 1/2 red onion, sliced thinly
  • 1/2 English cucumber, sliced thinly
  • 1 cup cherry tomatoes
  • 4 cups mixed spring greens
  • 1/2 cup greek feta cheese, crumbled (optional)
VINAIGRETTE
  • 1/3 cup balsamic vinegar
  • 2/3 cup extra virgin olive oil
  • 1 teaspoon grainy mustard
  • 1 teaspoon honey
  • Salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste
DIRECTIONS
  1. Grill ramps, mushrooms and steak over MEDIUM-HIGH heat on a preheated barbecue, for 4 minutes per side for Perfect Grill Marks.
  2. After letting steak and mushrooms rest for 5 minutes, slice them and layer over top of lettuce, along with the grilled ramps and other fresh vegetables. Drizzle with vinaigrette and garnish with feta cheese, if desired.