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Today is the first official day of #fall and you know what that means?! The beginning of the holiday baking and soup season. I started air frying whole squash a while back and thought I’d share this easy technique with you💕 #airfryer #squash #technique #baking #soup #verysmartideas #tips

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Today is the first official day of #fall and you know what that means?! The beginning of the holiday baking and soup season. I started air frying whole squash a while back and thought I’d share this easy technique with you💕 #airfryer #squash #technique #baking #soup #verysmartideas #tips ...

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PThere is a quick tip on how to make your oatmeal and granola taste even better! Weather is getting cooler and I am craving warm nourishing food. Time to start making savory oatmeal for breakfast again. Recipes at verysmartideas.com #oatmeal #healthylifestyle #recipes

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PThere is a quick tip on how to make your oatmeal and granola taste even better! Weather is getting cooler and I am craving warm nourishing food. Time to start making savory oatmeal for breakfast again. Recipes at verysmartideas.com #oatmeal #healthylifestyle #recipes ...

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It’s not fall yet 🍂at least not for two more days. I’m enjoying the last of my cucumbers 🥒and basil 🌿to make this delicious muddled cucumber, basil-simple syrup, and Gin cocktail. it is absolutely delicious, comes together in minutes and is a great way to celebrate the last few days of summer😎. Visit my website at verysmartideas.com for more recipes tips and tricks!

#cocktails #gin #cucumber #verysmartideas

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It’s not fall yet 🍂at least not for two more days. I’m enjoying the last of my cucumbers 🥒and basil 🌿to make this delicious muddled cucumber, basil-simple syrup, and Gin cocktail. it is absolutely delicious, comes together in minutes and is a great way to celebrate the last few days of summer😎. Visit my website at verysmartideas.com for more recipes tips and tricks!

#cocktails #gin #cucumber #verysmartideas ...

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Thrifty Thursday🤓 💵 Extra cucumbers? Don’t toss them, instead, peel, deseed and chop them. Freeze them until ready to use to make pulp for cocktails, puree for cold soups, and mix with cream and spices for a warm and nourishing soup.

#limbdifferenceawareness #verysmartideas #cucumber #cocktails #soup

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Thrifty Thursday🤓 💵 Extra cucumbers? Don’t toss them, instead, peel, deseed and chop them. Freeze them until ready to use to make pulp for cocktails, puree for cold soups, and mix with cream and spices for a warm and nourishing soup.

#limbdifferenceawareness #verysmartideas #cucumber #cocktails #soup ...

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Seared Salmon with Warm Vegetables and Pesto. You definitely want to watch until the end 🤣
This dinner comes together in minutes and is healthy too! No need for a recipe. Just watch the video. You may want to save this and it may become your favorite go to. FAST meal!

#salmon #HealthyLifestyle #easyrecipes #verysmartideas #LimbDifferenceawareness #Healthy #fishrecipes

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Seared Salmon with Warm Vegetables and Pesto. You definitely want to watch until the end 🤣
This dinner comes together in minutes and is healthy too! No need for a recipe. Just watch the video. You may want to save this and it may become your favorite go to. FAST meal!

#salmon #HealthyLifestyle #easyrecipes #verysmartideas #LimbDifferenceawareness #Healthy #fishrecipes ...

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Happy, thirsty, Thursday! I believe #tequila is the perfect transitional spirit to use in #cocktails now. Tequila bridges the end of summer flavors with fall’s bounties beautifully! Try a batch of this easy basil, jalapeño, simple syrup, and make everything from zingy Margaritas to this recipe, “Not Quite a Tequila Sunrise! More fun recipes at Verysmartideas.com.

#cocktails #tequila #fall #cocktails #verysmartideas

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Happy, thirsty, Thursday! I believe #tequila is the perfect transitional spirit to use in #cocktails now. Tequila bridges the end of summer flavors with fall’s bounties beautifully! Try a batch of this easy basil, jalapeño, simple syrup, and make everything from zingy Margaritas to this recipe, “Not Quite a Tequila Sunrise! More fun recipes at Verysmartideas.com.

#cocktails #tequila #fall #cocktails #verysmartideas ...

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Gooey, creamy, zucchini, roll ups with chorizo and Chihuahua cheese. I am OBSESSED 🤩 #keto #mexicanfood #verysmartideas #easyrecipes

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Gooey, creamy, zucchini, roll ups with chorizo and Chihuahua cheese. I am OBSESSED 🤩 #keto #mexicanfood #verysmartideas #easyrecipes ...

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Watermelon #Margaritas 🍉Thought I’d show you this DELICIOUS cocktail again as a reminder to take advantage of the last of the ripe and luscious watermelons! I am going to make it again tonight to hold on to every last bit of #summer I can ✅

This cocktail tastes like a little bit of summer in a glass. The watermelon becomes even more flavorful and sweeter with the saltiness from the reposado, tequila. The elderflower is the perfect complement and ties it all together to create the yin and yang of cocktails.

#easyrecipes #verysmartideas #Watermelon #cocktails #SummertimeCocktails #margarita

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Watermelon #Margaritas 🍉Thought I’d show you this DELICIOUS cocktail again as a reminder to take advantage of the last of the ripe and luscious watermelons! I am going to make it again tonight to hold on to every last bit of #summer I can ✅

This cocktail tastes like a little bit of summer in a glass. The watermelon becomes even more flavorful and sweeter with the saltiness from the reposado, tequila. The elderflower is the perfect complement and ties it all together to create the yin and yang of cocktails.

#easyrecipes #verysmartideas #Watermelon #cocktails #SummertimeCocktails #margarita ...

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DIY your own Coffee Chili Oil Salsa 💃🏼
I tried a version of coffee chili oil “salsa” 🌶️ I loved, but I couldn’t find it anywhere in the stores so I decided to create my own. And I must say this is pretty darn close to the original! It is the bomb 💣. It is so GOOD. I mix it into chili and stews and use it as a condiment on my meat and cheese boards. It’s just the right amount of spice to anything that needs some kick! It is delicious 😋
Recipe here 👉🏻 https://verysmartideas.com/coffee-chili-salsa-oil/

#diy #verysmartideas #easyrecipes #chilipeppers #coffee #salsa #spicy #boards

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DIY your own Coffee Chili Oil Salsa 💃🏼
I tried a version of coffee chili oil “salsa” 🌶️ I loved, but I couldn’t find it anywhere in the stores so I decided to create my own. And I must say this is pretty darn close to the original! It is the bomb 💣. It is so GOOD. I mix it into chili and stews and use it as a condiment on my meat and cheese boards. It’s just the right amount of spice to anything that needs some kick! It is delicious 😋
Recipe here 👉🏻 https://verysmartideas.com/coffee-chili-salsa-oil/

#diy #verysmartideas #easyrecipes #chilipeppers #coffee #salsa #spicy #boards ...

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Balsamic Honey Smoked Salmon
The marinade of olive oil and rosemary permeates and tenderizes the fish, and the balsamic and honey melt in your mouth. This dish makes a beautiful presentation for any special occasional but its so easy to make, you will find yourself making it during the week often. No smoker? No worries. This dish works well in the oven too.

Recipe and more like it at www.verysmartideas.com
Recipe here👇🏻
https://verysmartideas.com/balsamic-honey-smoked-salmon/

#salmon #HealthyLifestyle #easyrecipes #verysmartideas #LimbDifferenceawareness #fish #bbq #fishrecipes

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Balsamic Honey Smoked Salmon
The marinade of olive oil and rosemary permeates and tenderizes the fish, and the balsamic and honey melt in your mouth. This dish makes a beautiful presentation for any special occasional but its so easy to make, you will find yourself making it during the week often. No smoker? No worries. This dish works well in the oven too.

Recipe and more like it at www.verysmartideas.com
Recipe here👇🏻
https://verysmartideas.com/balsamic-honey-smoked-salmon/

#salmon #HealthyLifestyle #easyrecipes #verysmartideas #LimbDifferenceawareness #fish #bbq #fishrecipes ...

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Beet greens have high concentrations of nitrates, which help to lower blood pressure. They are loaded with vitamins and minerals PLUS they taste delicious! #beets #salad #healthyrecipes #verysmartideas #gardentotable #limbdifferenceawareness

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Beet greens have high concentrations of nitrates, which help to lower blood pressure. They are loaded with vitamins and minerals PLUS they taste delicious! #beets #salad #healthyrecipes #verysmartideas #gardentotable #limbdifferenceawareness ...

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Zucchini Fritters

These easy fritters are delicious on their own or served with sour cream for a satisfying side dish. Use these delicious savory cakes instead of bread as the base for breakfast sandwiches. Plus they make a beautiful presentation for special occasions or Sunday brunch. Think, zucchini fritters topped with smoked salmon and poached eggs. Not a fan of zucchini? then check out my sweet potato fritters at https://verysmartideas.com/sweet-potato-smoked-salmon-poached-egg-stack/ www.verysmartideas.com

Ingredients
* 3-4 medium zucchinis, peeled, and grated
* Kosher salt and black pepper
* 1 large egg
* 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
* 1/2 cup favorite flour
* 1/2 cup Panko
* 1/4 cup grated Parmesan or pecorino cheese
* Favorite oil for frying, I like avocado oil
* Sour cream for serving, optional

Instructions
1. Grate the zucchini using the largest holes of a box grater or use a food processor. Squeeze as much liquid as possible from the zucchinis using a clean kitchen towel.
2. to a medium-large bowl, add the grated zucchini, 1 egg, 1 teaspoon salt and mix to incorporate.
3. Add the panko, flour, baking powder and Parmesan cheese. Add several cranks of freshly ground black pepper and gently mix to incorporate.
4. Heat a medium-to-large pan over medium-high heat and then pour in enough oil to cover the bottom surface of the pan and to 1/4” up the side of the pan.
5. Heat the oil until it has a glossy shimmer.
6. Lightly mix the zucchini mixture one more time and carefully add heaping tablespoon-sized dollops into the pan. Gently flatten the mounds with a spatula and cook for 2-3 minutes or until golden, then flip, adjusting the heat if necessary, and cook another 1-2 minutes more. If making a large batch, you may need to add more oil to the pan.  
7. Place the finished fritters on a paper towel to drain. Sprinkle with additional kosher salt and pepper to taste and serve.

#zucchini #organicgarden #verysmartideas #easyrecipes #brunch #aappetizer #sidedish

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Zucchini Fritters

These easy fritters are delicious on their own or served with sour cream for a satisfying side dish. Use these delicious savory cakes instead of bread as the base for breakfast sandwiches. Plus they make a beautiful presentation for special occasions or Sunday brunch. Think, zucchini fritters topped with smoked salmon and poached eggs. Not a fan of zucchini? then check out my sweet potato fritters at https://verysmartideas.com/sweet-potato-smoked-salmon-poached-egg-stack/ www.verysmartideas.com

Ingredients
* 3-4 medium zucchinis, peeled, and grated
* Kosher salt and black pepper
* 1 large egg
* 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
* 1/2 cup favorite flour
* 1/2 cup Panko
* 1/4 cup grated Parmesan or pecorino cheese
* Favorite oil for frying, I like avocado oil
* Sour cream for serving, optional

Instructions
1. Grate the zucchini using the largest holes of a box grater or use a food processor. Squeeze as much liquid as possible from the zucchinis using a clean kitchen towel.
2. to a medium-large bowl, add the grated zucchini, 1 egg, 1 teaspoon salt and mix to incorporate.
3. Add the panko, flour, baking powder and Parmesan cheese. Add several cranks of freshly ground black pepper and gently mix to incorporate.
4. Heat a medium-to-large pan over medium-high heat and then pour in enough oil to cover the bottom surface of the pan and to 1/4” up the side of the pan.
5. Heat the oil until it has a glossy shimmer.
6. Lightly mix the zucchini mixture one more time and carefully add heaping tablespoon-sized dollops into the pan. Gently flatten the mounds with a spatula and cook for 2-3 minutes or until golden, then flip, adjusting the heat if necessary, and cook another 1-2 minutes more. If making a large batch, you may need to add more oil to the pan.  
7. Place the finished fritters on a paper towel to drain. Sprinkle with additional kosher salt and pepper to taste and serve.

#zucchini #organicgarden #verysmartideas #easyrecipes #brunch #aappetizer #sidedish ...

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Happy Tomato Tuesday. Here is this morning’s harvest. I am thinking of doing some canning, baking and saucing with these beauties. Of course, must have a tomato pie and a BLT or two! Here are a few of my favorite things to do with tomatoes! You can find these recipes on my website, just type in tomatoes!

#verysmartideas #homegrown #organicgarden #vegetables #easyrecipes #tomatoes

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Happy Tomato Tuesday. Here is this morning’s harvest. I am thinking of doing some canning, baking and saucing with these beauties. Of course, must have a tomato pie and a BLT or two! Here are a few of my favorite things to do with tomatoes! You can find these recipes on my website, just type in tomatoes!

#verysmartideas #homegrown #organicgarden #vegetables #easyrecipes #tomatoes ...

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One sip of this refreshing elixir and you’ll feel like you just stepped into a fresh, breezy spa. I make this light cocktail often during the warm summer months when fresh cucumbers are abundant. This delicious concoction is equally as yummy with or without the spirits. Bonus: You can make the fennel simple syrup days in advance and store it in the refrigerator. Recipe at www.verysmartideas.com
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#cucumber #summervibes #cocktails #gin #verysmartideas #healthy

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One sip of this refreshing elixir and you’ll feel like you just stepped into a fresh, breezy spa. I make this light cocktail often during the warm summer months when fresh cucumbers are abundant. This delicious concoction is equally as yummy with or without the spirits. Bonus: You can make the fennel simple syrup days in advance and store it in the refrigerator. Recipe at www.verysmartideas.com
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#cucumber #summervibes #cocktails #gin #verysmartideas #healthy ...

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Needed to share this recipe I just whipped up with you! It’s only 3 ingredients and highlights the sweetness of the season’s fresh roasted beets.

Cold or Warm Beet Soup

Ingredients
3 cups beets, peeled and roasted
1:2 cup Greek yogurt
1 tsp dried dill
Kosher salt and pepper to taste

Instructions
Add all the ingredients to a high-speed blender, and blend until it reaches your desired consistency. I blended for a total of about 45 seconds. If you’d like your soup a little less viscous, add a little bit of water or broth and give it another whirl.
Top with a little yogurt and sprinkle of dill.

#beets #organicgarden
#verysmartideas
#gardentoplate #reels #summerrecipes #easyrecipes #LimbDifferenceawareness

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Needed to share this recipe I just whipped up with you! It’s only 3 ingredients and highlights the sweetness of the season’s fresh roasted beets.

Cold or Warm Beet Soup

Ingredients
3 cups beets, peeled and roasted
1:2 cup Greek yogurt
1 tsp dried dill
Kosher salt and pepper to taste

Instructions
Add all the ingredients to a high-speed blender, and blend until it reaches your desired consistency. I blended for a total of about 45 seconds. If you’d like your soup a little less viscous, add a little bit of water or broth and give it another whirl.
Top with a little yogurt and sprinkle of dill.

#beets #organicgarden
#verysmartideas
#gardentoplate #reels #summerrecipes #easyrecipes #LimbDifferenceawareness ...

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One of my FAV things to do with Zucchini is make these #delicious #zucchini and feta biscuits.

I LOVE zucchini, at times I feel a bit overwhelmed with how much I harvest all at once. After giving it away, i still have oodles left. Here is one of my favorite ways to use zucchini plus 9 others! These recipes are on verySmartIdeas.com

1. Zucchini and feta biscuitsFettuccine with creamy zucchini sauce
2. Dehydrated zucchini to use in soups and stews shreds, cubes, chips
3. Spiralized zucchini to use in place of pasta
4. Zucchini chips to use in place of high carb chips
5. Grilled zucchini with feta cheese and pistachios
6. Zucchini egg foo yong
7. Fried zucchini sticks
8. Ratatouille
9. Zucchini fritters with lemon
10. Zucchini Pancakes

#verysmartideas #LimbDifferenceawareness #easyrecipes #vegetables #gardentoplate

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One of my FAV things to do with Zucchini is make these #delicious #zucchini and feta biscuits.

I LOVE zucchini, at times I feel a bit overwhelmed with how much I harvest all at once. After giving it away, i still have oodles left. Here is one of my favorite ways to use zucchini plus 9 others! These recipes are on verySmartIdeas.com

1. Zucchini and feta biscuitsFettuccine with creamy zucchini sauce
2. Dehydrated zucchini to use in soups and stews shreds, cubes, chips
3. Spiralized zucchini to use in place of pasta
4. Zucchini chips to use in place of high carb chips
5. Grilled zucchini with feta cheese and pistachios
6. Zucchini egg foo yong
7. Fried zucchini sticks
8. Ratatouille
9. Zucchini fritters with lemon
10. Zucchini Pancakes

#verysmartideas #LimbDifferenceawareness #easyrecipes #vegetables #gardentoplate ...