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Our spiralizer we showcased is PERFECT for this!!

APPLE, BEET & CARROT SALAD
FRESH, COLORFUL, AND BEAUTIFUL TO SERVE AT A PARTY.

INGREDIENTS
• 1/2 orange
• 1 tbsp (15 mL) white wine vinegar
• 1 tbsp (15 mL) fresh snipped basil leaves
• 1/4 tsp (1 mL) salt
• 1/8 tsp (0.5 mL) black pepper
• 1 tbsp (15 mL) canola oil
• 1 red or golden medium beet, or other desired root vegetable such as kohlrabi, peeled and ends trimmed
• 1 large carrot, peeled, cut into half or thirds
• 2 medium-sized apples such as Granny Smith or Gala, cored

DIRECTIONS
1. For the dressing, juice one orange half; keep the other half for another use. Pour ¼ cup (50 mL) of the juice into a small bowl.
2. Add the vinegar, basil, salt, and pepper to the bowl. Slowly whisk in the oil until the ingredients are well combined. Cover and refrigerate until you’re ready to use it.
3. For the salad, spiralize the beet with the spaghetti blade on the Veggie Spiralizer. (If you’re using red beets, place the spiraled beets in a medium bowl and soak them in cold water for 10 minutes to minimize bleeding. Replace the water as needed, and rinse the Veggie Spiralizer before proceeding.)
4. Spiralize the carrot. The thinner end of the carrot may not be able to be spiralized. Reserve it for another use. Place the spiralized carrots in a serving bowl.
5. Switch to the fettuccine blade and spiralize the apples. Add them to the serving bowl.
6. Drain the beets and dry them with a paper towel. Add the beets and half of the dressing to the serving bowl, and toss until the noodles are well coated. Add additional dressing to taste.
Yield:
• 8 servings
Nutrients per serving:
(about ¾ cup/175 mL): Calories 60, Total Fat 2 g, Saturated Fat 0 g, Cholesterol 0 mg, Sodium 85 mg, Carbohydrate 11 g, Fiber 2 g, Protein 1 g

Cook's Tips:
Golden beets can brown quickly if they’re not tossed with the vinaigrette after spiralizing. If you’re not dressing them immediately, toss golden beets in equal ratio of lemon juice and water.
The bright, vibrant colors of your favorite fruits and veggies don’t just make them pretty, they also provide lots of healthy benefits. The pigments that give beets their rich colors are called betalains, and they’re a very good source of manganese and vitamin C.

Using basil is almost a requirement in this soup!
Who likes basil?

I don't know how to narrow it down, I love that burst of flavor!

Have you ever tried veggie noodles before? I used to make them at home parties - everyone was nervous about trying them - I'd sauté briefly in EVOO and garlic and top with pizza sauce for the zing - everyone came back for seconds!
Psst- did you see the spiralized chocolate pic?

We have a really nice recipe book for you to get started with!

I've never tried Zucchini fries before but I want to now! What would these be good dipped in other then the Aioli?

It’s all about the garden and farmer’s markets today!

I grew up as the daughter of a farm girl. We had a vegetable garden in the city the size of a six car garage. It was a lot of work, but we ate really well.

As an adult, life is different these days. I grow a few herbs and a couple of vegetable plants that ibuse the most. Green onions, tomatoes, jalapeños, zucchini, And usually some type of pumpkin or gourd for fall because I love to decorate with them and it gets expensive if you buy more than one or two.

Healthy snacks on the go, made with nothing but fresh ingredients? Which flavor would you want to try?

What can you come up with?

Brownie points If you post a recipe you love below!

Need to keep foods warm or cold?

These insulated bowls with pressure seal lids and a hook to hold the lid will be so helpful!
I filled mine with burgers and brats the other day and they were still hot 30 minutes later when my family sat down for dinner - what a huge help!
Even better, they nest inside each other for storage.
What would you use these for?

Who likes doing this? Let's start talking about all of those great garden veggies you have in your garden or are picking up at your farmer's market!

sooooooo good! Just one example of many recipes we have for you!

The crickets are always nice! What you think?

You may have had a banana split before or a parfait.... But have you ever had a combination of the two?

Directions:

1. Chop the cookies into crumbs using the Food Chopper. Cut the banana in half crosswise using the Crinkle Cutter. Cut each banana half from end to end to make 4 long wedges. Then, cut each wedge again from end to end to make 8 long wedges.

2. To make each parfait, spoon some of the cookie crumbs into the bottom of 2 glasses. Top each with 1 scoop of ice cream using the Ice Cream Scoop. Use the back of the dipper to press down the ice cream. Spoon some more of the cookie crumbs over the layer of ice cream. Top each glass with 1 more scoop of ice cream. Press the ice cream down again.

3. Put 4 banana wedges standing up along the edge of each glass. Drizzle the ice cream topping over the ice cream. Decorate the top of each parfait with the whipped topping.

Let's keep it COOL this week!

Tell me about any of your Cool N Serves - what do you usually put in them?

and PSA - make sure your freezer inserts are in the freezer!

Time for some egg salad! I also add hard cooked eggs to potato salad.
What do you do with hard cooked eggs?

Ideas for Dinnertime conversation with your kids!

Extra info - make sure you can see the roots - just like in the picture. If they are completely cut off you should avoid them - they were brought in from China and won't be as fresh.

Who has our Garlic Press - such a huge best seller!