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Previous Season's Recipes

The following recipes were highlighted in our teaching kitchen in Summer 2023.

Alternative Burgers Take Home (PDF)

Asparagus, Goat Cheese and Walnut Tart (PDF)

Baklava Bites (PDF)

Boba Tea (PDF)

Chocolate Zucchini Bread (PDF)

Creamy California Walnut and Tomato Soup (PDF)

Crepes (PDF)

Crostini with Walnut Parmesan Cream (PDF)

Delicious Dog Treats (PDF)

Dijon Vinaigrette (PDF)

Middle-Eastern Lamb (PDF)

Peanut Butter and Jelly Blossoms Cookies (PDF)

Peanut Butter Blossom Cookies (PDF)

Pigeon Pea Tacos al Pastor with Coconut Lime Slaw (PDF)

Plum Walnut Skillet Cake (PDF)

Six Ingredient Dinners (PDF)

Sugar Cookies (PDF)

Summer Fruit Crumble (PDF)

Walnut Parmesan Cream (PDF)

What's in Season Strawberries (PDF)

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