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Old World Cafe and Ice Cream - Corning Gaffer District in Corning NY ...soups, sandwiches & salids, specialty gourmet foods, ice cream, gifts & more

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banana chips

(banana) $.50

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My younger son's resolution for the new year was to eat a banana each day. Over the Christmas holidays, he experienced an incredibly painful leg cramp. His older brother told him a banana a day keeps the cramps away. Hence, the resolution was made.

Bananas are a good source of potassium, which is why they help with cramps. Livestrong reported: "Eating bananas, which contain a good amount of potassium, is one way to help to replace lost potassium. Symptoms of low potassium include muscle cramping, weakness and irregular heartbeat."

My children like bananas just as they are, but who doesn't like variety? Here's how to make a healthy banana chip snack to mix things up a bit.

Baked Banana Chips With Honey

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Banana flavored ice cream (banana, cattle) $2.00

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I scream for ice cream ~ banana flavored ice cream by the bunch ~ ... ♡

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coffee flavored ice cream

( coffee, cattle)
$2.00

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Ben and Jerry's has been sharing their euphoric flavors with the world since 1978. Won't you take a taste?

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Bacon
(pig) $3.00

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Today's episode of things that you can't unsee is sponsored by Google's DeepDream neural network. If you haven't heard of this yet, it turns images into psychedelic, often nightmarish, hallucinations that approximate what it's like to trip on mushrooms and watch Battlefield Earth 1,000 times in a row with your eyelids taped open.

We were wondering what would happen if something awesome like bacon was fed into DeepDream. Would it turn into something beautiful? Or would we see pigs with eyeballs for nipples giving birth to Judy Garland? The answer is so much worse than we ever imagined.

Here is the original image we uploaded:

Meaty, stripy deliciousness. Makes you want a BLT, right? Then we uploaded it into DeepDream.

We give you: the bacon of our nightmares. It's bacon that wants to eat your soul.

Maybe some things aren't meant to be seen - trust us when we say you should probably sleep with a night light tonight. And hey - science. We love you and all you've done for the world, but if you are even thinking about merging together 3-D printing, Artificial Intelligence and genetic engineering in a way that could make this actually come to life, please STOP IT RIGHT NOW. Thank you.

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We Thought Bacon Was Awesome. Then This Happened.

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Today's episode of things that you can't unsee is sponsored by Google's DeepDream neural network. If you haven't heard of this yet, it turns images into psychedelic, often nightmarish, hallucinations that approximate what it's like to trip on mushrooms and watch Battlefield Earth 1,000 times in a row with your eyelids taped open.

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Steamed broccoli with cheese

(broccoli, goat)$3.00

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Steamed Broccoli with Cheese Sauce Ingredients: Directions
Cut broccoli into florets and peel and cut stems into ¼ inchi slices. Place them in a steamer over bolling water and cover.

Then in saucepan heat the butter over medium heat and add the flour. Stir and whisk the flour continuously for a minute. Take the pan off the heat and add the milk. Place it again over to heat and add salt and pepper. Once the mixture boils and has thickened, turn off the heat and add the shredded cheese.pour over the steamed broccoli and serve immediately.

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Steamed Broccoli with Cheese Sauce Ingredients: Directions Cut broccoli into florets and peel and cut stems into ¼ inchi slices. Place them in a steamer over bolling water and cover. Then in saucepan heat the butter over medium heat and add the flour. Stir and whisk the flour continuously for a minute.

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cooked cabbage

(garlic, cabbage)$3.00

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Cabbage is one of my current favorite seasonal vegetables, so it has been a part of our weekly vegetable rotation for the last couple of months. It's a little smelly, but the taste more than makes up for it in my opinion. Unfortunately, Reggie didn't particularly care for the vegetable...up until this week. The boys even caught him throwing away some of his cabbage a couple of weeks ago! (Sean, in particular, took great delight in sharing that "Daddy didn't eat his vegetables".) So last week I mentioned to Reggie that since he didn't like cabbage that I would take it off the list even though both Michael and Sean eat it. "Oh, I like cabbage," Reggie said. "I just don't like it cooked in butter." What?! When I asked why he had failed to mention that fact to me, he said something to the effect that I had never asked him. Really? Okaaaay. Anyway, I sautéed the cabbage in olive oil this week instead of butter. Everyone enjoyed it, so cabbage stays in the rotation. Below is my preferred way to cook cabbage (with butter). However, if you have a "Reggie" in your home, you can substitute 2 tablespoons of olive oil for the 2 tablespoons of butter. Enjoy!
Easy Cabbage Recipe
Ingredients:

2 tbsp butter (or olive oil)

½ head of cabbage, chopped

Salt and pepper, to taste

Directions:

1. Prepare the cabbage: Rinse it off. Remove any wilted outer leaves. Cut the cabbage in half and remove the core. (See Picture 1.)

2. Slice the cabbage and cut it into square chunks. (See Picture 2.)

3. Melt the butter (or heat the olive oil) in a large pan that has a cover. Add the cabbage and sprinkle it with salt and pepper. Using a spatula, turn the cabbage over so that both sides get a small coating of butter (or olive oil). Cover the cabbage.

4. Cook the covered cabbage over a low heat until the cabbage is tender. (I find that takes 15 - 20 minutes when I'm using butter/20-25 minutes when I use olive oil.)

Yields: 4 servings

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How to cook cabbage that my husband will eat... (Easy Cabbage Recipe)

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Cabbage is one of my current favorite seasonal vegetables, so it has been a part of our weekly vegetable rotation for the last couple of months. It's a little smelly, but the taste more than makes up for it in my opinion. Unfortunately, Reggie didn't particularly care for the vegetable...up until this week.

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Grape juice

(grapes)$2.00

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Yesterday we harvested 5 pounds, 10 ounces of organically grown grapes for jelly. We've learned from experience that to make the best homemade grape jelly, it's best to allow two days: one day to crush and blend the grapes into grape juice

Letting grape juice rest overnight in the refrigerator allows 'wine diamonds', otherwise known as potassium bitartrate crystals, to precipitate out. The crystals are easily removed by filtering the fresh juice through cheesecloth.

Potassium bitartrate crystals
Potassium bitartrate crystals are GRAS approved by the FDA (Generally Recognized As Safe). The first time we made our own grape juice for jelly, we didn't know about potassium bitartrate crystals and some crystals did form in our finished product. I noticed them while eating a peanut butter and jelly sandwich. The harmless crunchy texture in our homemade jelly was undesirable because the crystals resembled bits of glass.

If your homemade grape jelly is planned for company or intended as a gift, it would be a good idea to plan ahead and allow two days to prepare it. It's worth the extra day.

6) mash grapes directly in stock pot using clean hands or potato masher. 8) collect juice by straining contents into a cheesecloth-lined pot or china cap

1) pick grapes (ours are organically grown)
2) pull grapes off stems (discard stems in compost)
3) weigh grapes
4) rinse grapes to wash - then strain
5) place washed grapes in stock pot

6) add water: for 3 to 4.5 lbs. of grapes add 1/2 cup water. We had 5 lbs., 10 oz. so we added about 2/3 cup water. You only have to add a little water.
7) bring to boil, cover and reduce heat to simmer. Cook 10 minutes. Mash again with potato masher to release juices.(note: acid in grapes can make hands itch - some wear plastic gloves)

9) squeeze out as much juice as you can as the pulp cools, then discard the used cheesecloth and pulp (pulp can be composted).
10) transfer the strained grape juice to a bowl or container, cover and refrigerate overnight. This allows natural crystals to develop and precipitate out.(tip: wet and squeeze dry cheesecloth first so it doesn't absorb and waste juice).

The next day, you should notice small wine diamonds about the size of silver glitter floating on the surface (see photo above). Strain the juice a final time in a double layer of cheesecloth to remove any crystals.

Enjoy your pure and natural antioxidant-rich juice. Homemade grape juice can be used in homemade wine, jam or jelly recipes.

Food science note: Potassium bitartrate crystals are a byproduct of the wine industry and are gathered from the sediment in the barrels. They are ground to make Cream of Tartar for the baking industry.

Homemade Reduced Sugar Grape Jelly
Blog post and photos Copyright (C)2014 Wind. All rights reserved.

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Processing Grapes * Making Grape Juice for Grape Jelly #nowinediamonds #GardenCuizine

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Yesterday we harvested 5 pounds, 10 ounces of organically grown grapes for jelly. We've learned from experience that to make the best homemade grape jelly, it's best to allow two days: one day to crush and blend the grapes into grape juice Letting grape juice rest overnight in the refrigerator allows 'wine diamonds', otherwise known as potassium bitartrate crystals, to precipitate out.

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Goat milk

(goat) $4.00

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A Helpful Guide to Organic Goat Farming Basics

By Cheryl K. Smith - When you're learning goat farming basics, it pays to ask yourself if you want to raise your dairy goats for organic goat milk. It's a question asked more frequently, as people in the U.S. get more interested in growing and eating organic foods. People are looking to change their diets to include not only organic fruits and vegetables, but organic dairy products and meat as well.

The Organic Trade Association, a North American trade organization for the organic industry, polled Baby Boomers in 2010 and found that about three-quarters of them had purchased organic or natural foods. The market for such foods is growing by about 20% a year, so dairy goat farmers who sell their milk or dairy products need to give serious consideration to changing their methods if they want to be part of that trend. Switching to certified organically raised goats can mean a higher price for dairy products, as people grow more concerned about GMO crops, exposure to pesticides, out-of-control use of antibiotics, and other chemicals in food animals as well as the perception that organic is better for health.

Besides providing organic goat milk and other dairy products to meet growing market demand, learning organic goat farming basics also promotes sustainability. Organic manure produced by the goats can be used as fertilizer (and become another product to sell); less soil is lost to erosion with organic processes; raising goats organically causes less pollution (particularly to groundwater); and less fossil fuel is used because chemical fertilizers have been eliminated.

This article covers organic goat farming basics, as well as the requirements for raising goats that can be organically certified, some of the difficulties in meeting these requirements, and some alternatives that may meet the needs of dairy goat farmers who want to make a change for the better.

So, what is the definition of organic when it comes to goat farming basics? Organic goat milk or meat is from goats that were raised according to the standards of the National Organic Program and certified by an accredited state or private agency.

Organic is not the same as natural, which refers to products that are minimally processed with no artificial ingredients, coloring agents or chemicals. Organic is also not the same as pasture-raised or grass-fed, although this is a requirement for the organic certification. In 2010, the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) further restricted the definition of organic milk and meat to require that it come from livestock that graze on pasture for at least one-third of the year, getting 30% of their feed from grazing. Previously they only had to have "access to pasture."

Making the switch to raising goats organically may not be easy, and for some farmers, it may be impossible. Some farmers may find the requirements for organic certification difficult to meet, depending on their farm and the local conditions, but they can at least begin moving in that direction.

In addition to federal organic standards, some states have even more restrictive requirements. Dairy goat farmers need to check with their state Agriculture Departments to find out what, if any, requirements the state will impose before getting too far into development of a plan to go organic with their goats.

Organic Goat Milk Requirements:

Produced by farmers who emphasize the use of renewable resources and the conservation of soil and water to enhance environmental quality for future generations

From goats that are given no antibiotics or growth hormones

Produced without using most conventional pesticides; fertilizers made with synthetic ingredients or sewage sludge; bioengineering; or ionizing radiation

Farm where organic goat milk is produced is inspected and certified by a government agent to make sure the farmer is following all the rules necessary to meet USDA organic standards

Companies that handle or process organic goat milk before it gets to the local supermarket or restaurant must be certified organic

Source: USDA Consumer Brochure: Organic Food Standards and Labels: The Facts

Living Conditions

The requirement that goats be on pasture at least one-third of each year entails more than just putting them in just any outdoor or indoor area for the required amount of time. The Standard also requires that they have shade, shelter, exercise space, fresh air and direct sunlight.

The shelter provided must promote the healthy and natural behaviors and maintenance of the goats. This includes ensuring that they are safe (minimize hazards to prevent injury), have an opportunity to exercise, are protected from severe temperatures, have adequate ventilation and have appropriate bedding (clean and dry).

A few exceptions to the Standard allows temporary total confinement at times. These include inclement weather, health and safety issues and risk to soil or water quality. Nevertheless, to be certified organic, dairy goats cannot be totally confined for all or even a majority of their lives.

The Organic Standards also address pasture fencing. They prohibit the use of treated wood, where it may come into contact with soil crops or the goats. While most older fencing may be grandfathered in, farmers who are starting with a new farm or replacing old fencing need to be aware of this prohibition and avoid using treated wood in fence construction.

Pasture Requirements

In order to be certified organic, goats must be raised on pasture that is certified organic. This requires that no pesticides, herbicides, chemical fertilizers or any other restricted materials be used. Unless the pasture land to be used for goats is already certified, obtaining initial certification will take time.

In order to get initial certification for pasture land, a farmer must be able to show that no prohibited substance has been applied for 36 months prior to full certification. Dairy goat farmers who recently purchased property may have a harder time getting certified unless the prior owner is willing to assist with proving that no prohibited substances were applied. This is something to keep in mind when purchasing new property with plans to raise organic dairy goats.

Another important aspect of raising organic dairy goats is the need to avoid overstocking-which will lead to overgrazed pasture land. Overgrazed pasture, or pasture otherwise lacking vegetation, is not considered pasture under the certification standards anymore than a feedlot.

To ensure that the requirement for no spraying is met, if a pasture abuts a roadway where a county or other municipality may spray the roadside for weeds, put up signs indicating that the property is an organic farm and spraying is prohibited. Contact the municipality as well, to ensure that you meet their needs for any other required documentation. In organic management of goats, pasture rotation is extremely important because using most chemical dewormers is prohibited. Pasture rotation discourages parasite overpopulation, especially in warm, wet regions, as well as discouraging overgrazing and allowing time for vegetation to rest and regrow.

ATTRA-National Sustainable Agriculture Information Service has a helpful publication for educating farmers regarding organic pastures, Pastures: Going Organic. It can be obtained free of charge. This publication discusses all issues relevant to organic pasture for goats and other livestock to be certified organic, including fence construction.

Feed and Supplements

Organic livestock may be fed only hay, grain, milk replacer, minerals and any other supplement such as kelp or beet pulp that is certified organic. This means that it may not be genetically modified and may not contain synthetic hormones, antibiotics, coccidiostats or other restricted materials. Goats may not be given any of those additives directly, either. The bedding used for goats must also be certified organic, whether it is straw, wood chips or wood pellets, because goats may eat the bedding.

Restricted materials for organic livestock include:

Animal drugs and synthetic hormones

Plastic pellets

Urea

Manure (including poultry litter)

Slaughter by-products

Excessive amounts of feed supplements or additives

Synthetic amino acids

An exception to the 100% organic requirement is for a dairy goat herd that is being converted to organic management. The products from these goats may be marketed as transitional while the farmer is working toward organic certification. The goats may be fed up to 20% conventional feeds for the first nine months of the transition, but then they must receive 100% organic feeds.

One major change that some dairy goat farmers who are switching to organic production will have to face is how they handle raising baby goats, or kids. Kids may be bottle-fed with milk replacer only on an emergency basis. This is because dam-raising is more natural and sustainable, and no organic goat milk replacer currently exists for goat kids, although in the UK one was introduced in 2008 for calves. Kids may still be bottle-fed, but some of the milk that would otherwise be sold now must be given to the kids for several months, or kids have to be left on their dams for the first few months.

Another potential impediment is meeting the feeding requirements for their dairy goats. The area of the country, as well as the amount of land a goat farmer has available, may make 100% organic feed impossible. Farmers with a small acreage, and in the desert, for instance, will be unable to grow their own hay, alfalfa, and grain and will need to rely on what is available commercially. In some areas, finding organic feeds is next to impossible. In many cases, despite availability, the cost is prohibitive. Each farmer needs to determine what these costs will be, along with the market rate for organic goat milk or other dairy products, to determine whether raising organic goats is economically feasible. Those with small dairy goat herds who want to go organic for purely personal reasons may find it worthwhile to search out organic feeds, despite the high prices.

Feed mills are often willing to work with a nutritionist and create a custom feed mix using organic products, if they are available. Ideally, the feed mill will be local so that shipping costs can be limited. One way to provide custom organic goat feed for less cost is to find a group of people who are interested in purchasing as a cooperative and having large quantities made at one time. It may take some coordination and time to get the bugs worked out of a distribution system, but once a group of local, like-minded farmers have signed on and prepaid, you are ready to go.

Health Care

Caring for goats and health care can be one of the most challenging aspects of organic goat farming basics. A goat cannot be certified organic if it has been treated with antibiotics, or a synthetic or non-synthetic substance that is prohibited by the law. Yet goats do get sick with diseases that require the use of such substances. In fact, producers must treat sick animals, even if doing so will cause them to lose their status as "organic." So the challenge is, whenever possible, to find treatment methods that are organic and that are effective.

The Livestock Healthcare Standard requires producers to use preventive health care practices (vaccination is allowed), not treat goats that are not sick (e.g., giving antibiotics or dewormers routinely), and make sure the goats' living conditions and feed ration promote good health.

One of the most difficult health care problems encountered with organic goat farming basics is controlling parasites. Ivermectin is the only chemical dewormer that is allowed for use on organic goats. However, it may only be used if the goat is determined to have a parasite overload based on fecal egg counts. Even though it is allowed under those circumstances, farmers may not administer Ivermectin to breeding stock during the last third of gestation or when they are nursing kids that are to be sold, labeled or represented as organically produced. When used in dairy stock, the dewormer may not be given to goats for at least 90 days before milk production or the production of organic goat milk products.

Besides prohibitions on when dewormers may be administered, another problem exists: In some areas, parasites have become resistant to Ivermectin, so goats that are treated with this allowable dewormer may still have problems. Some farmers use herbal dewormers, but they have not been shown in controlled studies to be as effective, so may not be the best choice. Fortunately, a lot of research is being done on alternatives to chemical dewormers. Alternative parasite control methods that are being studied include tannin-containing plants, such as oak leaves or sericea lespedeza; copper-oxide wire particles; biological controls such as earthworms, dung beetles and fungi; and pasture rotation, which was mentioned earlier. Dairy goat farmers who are interested in organic goat farming basics and keep good records can also learn which of their goats seem to be more resistant to parasites and other diseases and cull those that aren't.

The Organic Health Standard also requires that physical alterations-such as tattooing or other identification, disbudding and castrationÂ-be done only in a way that promotes the welfare of the goat and minimizes pain and stress. Although there are no hard and fast rules, these are areas that must be addressed in an Organic System Plan and farmers need to be able to show that the way they perform these procedures meets the criteria.

Organic goat farmers need to educate themselves and make sure that their veterinarian is aware of organic standards in regard to medications that are often recommended or prescribed for goats. Consider giving them a copy of the regulations or the Livestock Workbook if they are not already familiar with the program. That way you can work together to determine how best to treat your goats when they do get sick and not mistakenly give a prohibited drug.

Other Considerations for Organic Goat Farming Basics

The National Organic Standard contains other requirements that farmers need to take into consideration. Manure management may or may not be a problem, depending on the acreage and number of goats being kept. One major intent of this provision is to keep manure out of waterwaysÂ-a problem for larger farms and less so for small farms.

Recordkeeping is critical to raising goats for organic goat milk and dairy goat farmers need to set up a recordkeeping system prior to applying for organic certification. Required records include "all records of the operation," and they must be understandable and available for inspection. Some of these records include identification for each goat including whether it was born on the farm or purchased, all veterinary and other health records for each goat, and feed information, which includes keeping all feed tags from feed that is purchased. These records can also serve a secondary purpose of tracking health issues to determine whether a certain goat or a certain line should be culled.

The standard also addresses the requirement for processing of goat products. For example, organic meat may not come in contact with non-organic meat and no synthetic materials may be used during its processing. Farmers need to review the standard to determine whether other requirements for food processing will affect their operation and whether they can be met.

Certification Process for Raising Organic Goats

Obtaining an initial certification requires the following steps:

Find a certifier in your state. (A list can be found at the USDA Agricultural Marketing Site, www.ams.usda.gov.

Complete an application form. (Note: Some federal funds are available through states to reimburse applicants for obtaining organic certification.)

Describe, in writing, practices and procedures to be used.

Make a list of each substance you will use in production, noting its composition, source, and where/how it will be used.

Describe how the plan will be implemented and monitored.

Describe the record keeping system(s) that will be used to comply with requirements.

Describe practices and procedures to be used to ensure that organic and nonorganic products are not mixed.

Schedule an on-site inspection by a certifier.

Initial certification is granted in perpetuity, but farmers must pay a certification fee and update their initial Organic System Plan every year-it isn't a one-time deal. Small farmers who market less than $5,000 of organic products annually are not required to apply for organic certification, although they must still comply with production and handling requirements. While the milk from such a small goat farm may be marked "organic," farmers who rely on this exemption may not use the organic seal on their products.

Conclusion

Dairy goat farmers who think they may want to get into organic goat production should first learn everything they can about organic certification under the federal and their state laws. A good resource is the National Center for Appropriate Technology's (NCAT) Livestock Workbook: A Guide to Sustainable and Allowed Practices. This book not only includes much information on organic livestock practices and organic goat farming basics, but also contains a checklist that farmers can use to prepare to switch to organic systems. It can be used to determine what steps to take to begin working toward certified organic production.

The first step in organic goat farming basics is to begin transitioning pasture and cropland. Remember that this step may take as long as 36 months if the land is not already certified organic. While implementing this step, farmers have time to think through and create their required Organic System Plan, talk with a someone who can help you get organic certification, start thinking through policies and procedures to be implemented, and develop a good recordkeeping system.

Farmers who don't have the acreage, or the right locale to grow feed, need to start looking for feeds that are grown organically or made with organic ingredients. Although this may be an insurmountable barrier for some, one alternative is to use as many certified organic ingredients as possible, and then find "no spray" ingredients to make up the rest of the feed. Although this will prevent organic certification, it will still be a good marketing point for sales and can possibly help a farmer obtain a higher price for milk and dairy products. It also can be a positive first step for future certified organic production, because we can expect more feed producers to switch to organic.
Originally published in 2011 and regularly vetted for accuracy.

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Sweet tea

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Super salad ( lettuce,  cabbage, turnip, cucumber, celery, carrots, broccoli)
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You go out to a restaurant with some friends and the only thing on the menu that's even close to being vegan is a salad. OK, salads are good, right? Hold the cheese, hold the ham, hold the Parmesan croutons, and hope for a vegan dressing option.

And you probably end up with a pathetic-looking bowl of iceberg lettuce. That probably came out of a bag. No wonder people think all vegans and vegetarians eat is "rabbit food!" Totally devoid of flavor and nutrition, this isn't a meal, it's a bowl of water.

Cue the super salad! If you're tired of wimpy, anemic salads, this guide's for you. Use the table below to create dozens of satisfying meat-free and non-dairy salad combinations - in just 5 easy steps.

Lettuce makes a great base for a traditional salad. Try romaine, red or green leaf, or the soft bibb, boston, and butter varieties. Step 1: Pick a green
Kale, spinach and arugula are also wonderful options, each with their own distinct flavor and nutritional benefits. Garnish with endive, escarole, frisee, mesclun, or watercress for additional texture, flavor and nutrition.

Tons of options here - throw in as many as you like! Try raw Step 2: Add some veggies
broccoli, bell peppers, red onion, radishes, carrots, beets, tomatoes, snow peas, mushrooms, jicama, celery, cucumber, and cauliflower.

Add one or more protein sources for a more filling, satisfying salad. Tofu, tempeh, shelled edamame, Step 3: Add a protein
chickpeas, black beans, and kidney beans are great options. Try topping your greens with an eggless salad, tempeh tuna salad, or mock chicken salad made with tofu or tempeh for a real treat!

Adding a little fat in your salad goes a long way. It adds flavor, helps you feel satisfied, and even helps you Step 4: Add a healthy fat
absorb the nutrients from all those greens and veggies. Avocado slices, vegan cheese shreds, nuts, seeds, and olives are great add-ins.

There are tons of amazing vegan Step 5: Whip up a dressing
dressing options! Balsamic vinaigrette and Italian are often the only safe restaurant choices, but the sky's the limit at home! Use avocado or tahini for a creamy dressing base, and add Braggs, soy sauce, nutritional yeast, lemon, and/or garlic for extra flavor. Or try an oil-based dressing using olive, canola, grapeseed or safflower oil mixed with vinegar and spices. Salsa is awesome on taco salad, and hummus or vegan tzatziki sauce make a killer greek salad!

Extras:
Salads are so versatile! Throw in some raisins, dried cranberries, baked tortilla or pita chips, rice noodles, pine nuts, or whatever else you like for a new flavor combination each time.

Dressing Recipe: Make your own (amazing!) balsamic vinaigrette using 2 parts balsamic vinegar, 2 parts Dijon mustard, 2 parts olive oil, and 1 part agave nectar. Simply shake or whisk together and serve.

Healthy Lunches: Salads are an awesome, healthy lunch option. Invest in a few sturdy containers, hit the grocery store on Sunday night, prepare your ingredients, and you can easily have lunch ready for the week. A prepared salad will stay fresh until lunch as long as you keep the dressing separate. Chopped ingredients will stay good for several days when stored separately.

Buying Organic: It's great to buy organic whenever possible, but if your food budget is limited, prioritize organic purchases for the dirty dozen (i.e. the most pesticide-ridden produce).

Here are 15 super salad recipes to get you started:

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Salad 2: Cucumber salad

(cucumber, lemon juice)

$4.00

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Prep 10 min

Total 3 hr 10 min

Servings 6

Dress up the look of the "cukes" by running the tines of a fork down the length of each cucumber before slicing. ...MORE+LESS-

Place cucumbers in small glass or plastic bowl.

In tightly covered container, shake remaining ingredients except dill weed. Pour over cucumbers. Cover and refrigerate at least 3 hours to blend flavors.

Drain cucumbers. Sprinkle with dill weed. Store covered in refrigerator.

Expert Tips

After draining cucumbers, stir in 3/4 cup sour cream or plain yogurt. Store covered in refrigerator.

Nutrition Facts

Serving Size: 1 Serving (about 1/2 cup)

Calories

30

Calories from Fat

0

% Daily Value

Total Fat

0g

0%

Saturated Fat

0g

0%

Trans Fat

0g

Cholesterol

0mg

0%

Sodium

200mg

8%

Potassium

115mg

3%

Total Carbohydrate

7g

2%

Dietary Fiber

0g

0%

Sugars

6g

Protein

0g

Vitamin A

4%

4%

Vitamin C

6%

6%

Calcium

0%

0%

Iron

0%

0%

Exchanges:

0 Starch; 0 Fruit; 0 Other Carbohydrate; 0 Skim Milk; 0 Low-Fat Milk; 0 Milk; 1 Vegetable; 0 Very Lean Meat; 0 Lean Meat; 0 High-Fat Meat; 0 Fat;

*Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.

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Chicken salad with grapes

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Chicken Salad with Grapes Recipe - This chicken salad recipe makes a delicious, quick meal. Made with chicken, grapes, and roasted nuts, it is always a favorite!
My husband loves chicken salad. I mean looooovvveeeessss chicken salad. From the poppy seed chicken salad that makes a regular appearance to a grilled chicken salad, he loves it all. And since I llllooooovvvveeee him, I make it for him as much as possible.

But one of his favorite versions involves fruit and tons of chicken. I'm always playing around with different versions of a chicken salad with fruit for him and realized that you might like this recipe, too.

Full of tender chicken, fresh sliced red grapes, celery, roasted pecans, and dried cherries, I'm not sure what wouldn't be right with this chicken salad recipe.

If the fact that there was none left over was any indication, my sweet husband didn't think there was anything wrong with it either.

This makes a great salad for lunch, a light supper, and takes hardly any time to mix all together.

And while Bart prefers his chicken salad made with mayonnaise, I love to lighten it with Greek yogurt as well. That option is completely up to you!

Here's my recipe for Chicken Salad with Grapes that I think you'll love.

Chicken Salad with Grapes Recipe

Chicken Salad with Grapes Recipe - This chicken salad recipe makes a delicious, quick meal. Made with chicken, grapes, and roasted nuts, it is always a favorite!

Lighten Up!
To lighten up the recipe, you can use Greek yogurt in place of the mayonnaise.

All images and text © Robyn Stone for Add a Pinch

From the Add a Pinch recipe archives. Originally published 2013.

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Chicken Salad with Grapes Recipe - This chicken salad recipe makes a delicious, quick meal. Made with chicken, grapes, and roasted nuts, it is always a favorite! My husband loves chicken salad. I mean looooovvveeeessss chicken salad. From the poppy seed chicken salad that makes a regular appearance to a grilled chicken salad, he loves it all.

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Celery and chicken soup

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A simple Southern classic! Okra is dredged in seasoned cornmeal, then fried until golden.

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Chinese style vegetables

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Schezwan fried rice is one of the popular Indo-Chinese recipes. It is very easy to make. This is not the authentic kind of Chinese fried rice. This is the Indian version of fried rice. So it is fairly hot.

Basically schezwan pepper is used to make this rice spicy. But it is not available easily. So I have used dried red chili. And of course garlic is must in indo-chinese food.

I have prepared schezwan sauce first and then made schezwan fried rice. If you have sauce ready then it can be ready in 10 minutes.

Schezwan Fried Rice - Indo Chinese Recipe

US measuring cups are used (1 cup = 240 ml)

Serving suggestions - Serve as it is or with veg Manchurian or paneer Manchurian or gobi Manchurian or paneer chilli gravy.

I have served this schezwan fried rice with Veg Manchurian with gravy. It was spicy, hot dinner for us.

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Schezwan Fried Rice (how to make schezwan fried rice recipe)

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Schezwan fried rice is one of the popular Indo-Chinese recipes. It is very easy to make. This is not the authentic kind of Chinese fried rice. This is the Indian version of fried rice. So it is fairly hot. Basically schezwan pepper is used to make this rice spicy.

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Have you ever craved that Kentucky-fried taste, but just can't get behind the fast food scene? This recipe for copycat KFC may have some crazy ingredients, but it will definitely have the whole family enjoying take out food from the home!...

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