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Cucumber Smoothie

Created by Eby 6 cucumbers (the yellow Boothby blondes are especially good in this recipe) 6-8 ice cubes 3-5 basil leaves 2-3 green apples (or any other fruit) 2 tablespoons honey (or maple syrup or other sweetener) ¼ teaspoon salt Enough water to make your blender work (about 1 cup) Peel the cucumbers and apples and cut them up into large pieces.  Put the cucumbers, apples and all other ingredients in the blender.  Add enough water to make the blender…

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Spaghettini all’arrabbiata

with whole wheat pasta, fresh basil and garlic crumbs From Rebar Modern Food Cookbook by Audrey Alsterberg and Wanda Urbanowicz Serves 4 Ingredients 2 Tbsp olive oil 1 yellow onion, or white parts of a bunch of green onions 1 1/2 tsp salt 6 garlic cloves, minced 2 bay leaves 1/2 tsp red chile flakes, or more to taste 1 cup red table wine 1 x 28oz can whole or diced tomatoes 4 Roma tomatoes, seeded and diced, or cherry…

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