Spiced Quinoa and Chickpea Bites

1 (14.5-oz.) can chickpeas, drained, rinsed 1/3 cup extra-virgin olive oil 2 garlic cloves, peeled, smashed 1 tsp. kosher salt 1/2 tsp. ground cumin 1/4 tsp. cayenne pepper (optional) 1/4 tsp. ground cinnamon 1 large egg 2 Tbsp. smooth almond butter or sunbutter 1 1/4 cups cooked quinoa (preferably red) Vegetable oil (for frying; about…

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Butternut Squash Soup with Brie & Cheddar

Prep Time: 20 minutes Cook Time: 25 minutes Total Time: 45 minutesServings: 6Calories Per Serving: 419 kcal 3 tablespoons salted butter2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil1 yellow onion, chopped2 tablespoons fresh thyme leaves1 tablespoon chopped fresh sage2-3 cups cubed butternut squash1/4 cup all-purpose flour3 cups bone, chicken, or vegetable broth1 bottle/can (12 ounce) pumpkin beer/cider2 cups whole milk1 cup chopped broccoli2-3 cups shredded cheddar cheese4 ounces creamy brie, cubed1/4 teaspoon cayennekosher salt and black pepper 1. Melt together the butter and olive oil in…

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White Cheddar Puffs With Green Onions

1 cup water1/4 cup (1/2 stick) butter, cut into 4 pieces1/2 teaspoon coarse kosher salt plus additional for sprinkling1 cup plus 2 tablespoons all purpose flour4 large eggs1 1/2 cups (packed) grated extra-sharp white cheddar cheese2/3 cup minced green onions Line 2 baking sheets with parchment paper. Bring 1 cup water, butter, and 1/2 teaspoon…

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Pear & Candied Pecan Salad with Balsamic Vinaigrette

Candied Pecans: Add brown sugar, cinnamon, salt, vanilla and water to a small skillet on medium heat. Stir until the mixture starts to bubble, about 2 minutes. Add pecans to the skillet and stir for about 3 minutes. They should be completely coated in the sugar mix and have a fragrant smell. Pour onto a…

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Avocado Sour Cream Mousse Serves 12-16

Sprinkle gelatin over cold water in a small saucepan and let soften 1 min. Cook over low heat, stirring, until gelatin is dissolved, 1-2 min, then remove from heat. Coarsely mash avocados with a fork in a large bowl. Stir in gelatin mix along with remaining ingredients until combined well. Pour mix into a lightly…

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American Oystercatcher with Skimmers

Black-necked Stilt w Bairds Sandpipers (Argentina) Black Winged Stilts and Red-headed Avocets (Australia) Painted Bunting with Cardinal Mottled Duck, Blue-winged Teal, Black-Bellied Whistling Duck, Common Coot Dunlin in Mixed Flock Dunlin with Ruddy Turnstones Glossy Ibis and Radjah Shelduck (Australia) Glossy Ibis, Australian White Ibis, Wandering Whistling Duck, Magpie Goose (Australia) Great Blue Heron with…

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