Week 31, Vol IV, January 1, 2012

Happy New Year Everyone! May your year be filled with laughter, love, and joy!

This week's recipes include...

Garlic Pesto and Lemongrass Chicken

Butterut Squash Mac and Cheese

Ground Beef and Barley Soup

Slow Cooker Pork Tacos with Broccoli Slaw

Spicy* Salmon in a Garlic Tomato Sauce

Olive Oil Cranberry and Oat Scones

No Bake Chocolate Peanut Butter Squares

Dinner One: Garlic Pesto and Lemongrass Chicken

Recipe from The Hungry Giant

Prep Time: 10 minutes/Total cooking time: 1 hour. Serves 6.

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Dinner Two: Butternut Squash Mac and Cheese

Recipe from Daily Unadventures in Cooking

Prep Time: 10 minutes/Total time: 30 minutes. Serves 4-6.

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Dinner Three: Ground Beef and Barley Soup

Recipe from Kalyn's Kitchen

Prep Time: 15 minutes/Total time: 60 minutes. Serves 4-6.

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Dinner Four: Slow Cooker Pork Tacos with Broccoli Slaw

Recipe from Better Recipes

Prep Time: 10 minutes/Total time: 6-8 hours. Serves 6-8.

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Dinner Five: Salmon in a Spicy Garlic Tomato Sauce
*omit or reduce cayenne and serrano if you don't like spicy foods

Recipe from Bev Cooks

Prep Time: 10 minutes/Total time: 30 minutes. Serves 4.

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Snack: Olive Oil, Cranberry and Oat Scones

Recipe from Showfood Chef

Prep Time: 20 minutes/Total time: 45 minutes. Serves 8.

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Dessert: No Bake Chocolate Peanut Butter Oats Bars

Recipe from Love Veggies and Yoga

Prep Time: 15 minutes/Total time: 40 minutes. Serves 12.

See recipe here.

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