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Pork Chops

4 large pork chops 1 T Shanghai blend 1 tsp garlic, minced 2 T tamari 2 T oil, avocado or olive 1 tsp wine vinegar Arrange pork chops in a single layer in a non-metallic bowl and sprinkle with Shanghai blend and garlic powder (or fresh if using).  In a mixing bowl combine tamari, oil, vinegar and drizzle it over the chops.  Using clean hands rub the mixture into the meat, cover dish with plastic wrap and refrigerate at least […]

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Shanghai Sweet Potato

The easiest, tastiest baked sweets Sweet potato Shanghai Blend Butter Preheat oven to 400 degrees.  Wash and dry sweet potato and rub with a little avocado oil and salt.  Bake 1 hour.  Remove from oven, cut open and sprinkle with Shanghai Blend and smear with butter. Alternatively: Preheat oven to 400 degrees.  Wash, dry and cube sweet potato into 1/2 inch pieces.  Sprinkle with enough oil (avocado or oil) to avoid sticking to the pan and sprinkle with Shanghai blend […]

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Herbal Honey

This honey turns toast, oatmeal and plain yogurt into a treat! 1 C honey 2 T Devonshire blend Fill a double boiler pan with two inches of water and start simmering on low heat.  Place honey into a clean, sterile jar and place into the top of the double boiler and gently heat until warm.  Do not boil, just warm it enough that the spices can easily be mixed in.  Once the honey is warm, stir in the two or […]

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Low Country Style BBQ Sauce

This is delicious brushed on chicken and fish during the last few minutes of grilling. Stir it into pulled pork and go to town. 6 T avocado oil 2 C onion, chopped 1 clove garlic, minced 1 – 2 tsp Nola blend 1/2 tsp fennel seeds, optional 6 T wine vinegar 3 T brown sugar 2 T Worcestershire sauce 2/3 C tomato ketchup Juice of 1 lime or lemon 1)Heat oil in a sauté pan over medium heat and add […]

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Low-Country Shrimp

1 lb medium to large shrimp, shelled 2 tsp Nola blend 2 T oil, olive or avocado 6-8 green onions, chopped 2 C fresh or frozen corn kernels 2/3 C Low Country style BBQ sauce (recipe below) 1/3 C heavy cream, or full fat coconut milk 1)Toss shrimp with Nola blend in a mixing bowl and set aside to marinate. 2)Heat oil in a sauté pan over medium heat and cook onions about 2 minutes or until they turn bright […]

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Lemon Vinaigrette

3/4 C avocado oil, cold pressed 1/2 C fresh lemon juice 1/2 C oil olive, cold pressed 3 T wine vinegar 1 tsp salt, or to taste 1-2 clove garlic, pressed or minced 1/2 tsp dijon mustard 2 T honey 1 tsp Marrakesh blend 1 tsp fresh herb of choice (or all combined), basil, dill, tarragon Mix all ingredients. Shake well before using. This recipe works well as a marinade for meats, veggies and tofu.

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Hippy Dressing

6 T tahini 2 T fresh lemon juice 1 T oil, olive or avocado, cold pressed 3 T tamari or soy sauce 9 T water 1 tsp Nola blend Blend tahini with lemon juice until incorporated into a smooth paste. Add oil and then water in a thin stream. Once blended, add the Nola blend and enjoy.

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Sesame Dressing

1 C tahini 3 T rice vinegar 1 T miso 3 T toasted sesame oil 2 T tamai 4 T fresh lemon juice 1 tsp Marrakesh blend 1/2 tsp granulated garlic 1/4 C water Whisk or blend everything until incorporated. Use on salads, roasted or steamed vegetables, drizzled on steamed rice, grilled fish, chicken or tofu.

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Vegetable Quinoa

This Moroccan style salad is a wonderful lunch by itself or served with grilled chicken or tofu 4 C chicken or vegetable broth 2 C quinoa, rinsed thoroughly 2 T Marrakesh blend 1 tsp granulated onion powder, or chopped raw onion to taste 1/2 C raisins 1 large summer squash, cut into 1/4 inch dice 1 large zucchini, cut into 1/4 inch dice 4 carrots, cut into 1/4 inch dice 1 C cherry tomato, sliced in half 1 C cooked […]

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