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Avocado and Black Bean Salad
Tuesday, May 12, 2026
By By: NCG's Co+op Kitchen - grocery.coop

Avocados are the star of this colorful salad. With black beans and queso fresco, the salad is perfect for a side and has enough heft to serve as a light lunch.

Total Time: 10 minutes | Servings: 4-6

Ingredients

  • 1 15-ounce can black beans, drained and rinsed
  • 1 cup grape tomatoes, halved
  • 1/4 cup slivered red onions
  • 4 ounces queso fresco, crumbled
  • 1 clove garlic, pressed
  • 3 tablespoons fresh lime juice
  • 3 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 2 large avocados, diced

Preparation

  • In a large bowl, combine the black beans, grape tomatoes, red onions and queso fresco. Toss to mix.
  • In a medium bowl, combine the garlic, lime juice, olive oil and salt and whisk to combine.
  • Add the diced avocado to the black bean mixture, then pour the lime juice mixture over it. Toss to mix and serve.

 

Nutritional Information

290 calories, 20 g. fat, 15 mg. cholesterol, 350 mg. sodium, 19 g. carbohydrate, 7 g. fiber, 9 g. protein

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Lemon Curd Blossoms
Monday, May 04, 2026
By By: NCG's Co+op Kitchen - grocery.coop

Tender, buttery cookies get an upgrade with the addition of lemon curd into the center of each cookie like a spot of sunshine—perfect for a special Mother’s Day treat.

Total Time: 30 minutes; 20 mins active | Servings: 18

Ingredients

  • 1/2 cup unsalted butter
  • 1/2 cup powdered sugar
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla
  • 1 cup all-purpose flour
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • 1/4 cup lemon curd, jarred

Preparation

  • Preheat the oven to 375 F. Line two baking sheets with parchment and reserve.
  • In a stand mixer with the batter paddle, or a large bowl with an electric mixer, cream the butter. When fluffy, add the powdered sugar and beat until well-mixed and light, scraping down as needed. Beat in vanilla.
  • In a cup, stir the flour and salt. Add to the butter mixture and mix until a dough is formed.
  • Scoop 2 teaspoon-sized portions of dough and roll between your palms to form balls. Place on the sheet pans with 2 inches of space between them. Flatten each ball slightly with your palm.
  • Bake for 12 minutes or until lightly golden around the edges.
  • Take out and use the screw top from a bottle of olive oil or your thumb to press an indentation in each one. Transfer to a rack.
  • Measure ½ teaspoon portions of lemon curd and place in the indentations of the warm cookies; swirl to fill the round.

 

Nutritional Information

90 calories, 6 g. fat, 25 mg. cholesterol, 35 mg. sodium, 9 g. carbohydrate, 0 g. fiber, 0 g. protein

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Grilled Pear Salad w/ Strawberries and Chevre
Wednesday, April 29, 2026
By By: NCG's Co+op Kitchen - grocery.coop

Berry season has started to roll in and this quick spell on the grill draws out the sweetness in this delightful spring salad.

Total Time: 15 minutes | Servings: 6

Ingredients

  • 1 clove garlic, pressed
  • 3 tablespoons balsamic vinegar
  • 1 tablespoon honey, to taste
  • 1/4 cup extra virgin olive oil, plus 1 tablespoon for pears
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1 4-oz. package mixed greens, washed and dried
  • 3 large bosc pears, sliced
  • 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice, for pears
  • 2 cups strawberries, halved
  • 2 oz. chevre cheese, crumbled
  • 1/4 cup toasted walnuts, coarsely chopped
  • Cracked black pepper

Preparation

  • In a jar, combine the garlic, balsamic vinegar, honey, 1/4 cup olive oil and salt. Shake well to mix.
  • Preheat the grill or a grill pan. Cut the pears into quarters vertically, then cut out the stems and cores. Toss pears with lemon juice in a large bowl. When the grill is ready, drizzle the remaining olive oil on the pears, then place the slices, cut-side down, on the grill. Turn when marked, about 1–2 minutes. When both cut sides are marked, transfer to the bowl.
  • Spread the mixed greens on a platter, then top with cooled pears, strawberries, chevre and walnuts. Grind pepper over salad to taste. Drizzle with dressing and serve immediately.

 

Nutritional Information

220 calories, 17 g. fat, 5 mg. cholesterol, 250 mg. sodium, 18 g. carbohydrate, 6 g. fiber, 4 g. protein 

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No-Bake Granola Bars
Wednesday, April 22, 2026
By By: NCG's Co+op Kitchen - grocery.coop

Get the kids into the kitchen with this easy, no-bake treat. Using a “plain” granola, like honey-oat, will let the additions of pumpkin seeds and raisins shine. 

Total Time: 20 minutes; 10 mintues active | Servings: 6

Ingredients

  • 1/2 teaspoon canola oil
  • 1 1/2 cups plain granola
  • 1/2  cup pumpkinseeds (pepitas), raw
  • 1/2 cup raisins, or other dried fruit
  • 1/4 cup honey
  • 1/4 cup light brown sugar
  • 1/2 teaspoon vanilla
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1/4 cup peanut butter, smooth

Preparation

  • Line an 8-inch square baking pan with parchment paper and lightly oil it. Reserve.
  • In a medium saucepan, place the pumpkinseeds. Over a burner set to medium-high heat, swirl the pan until the pumpkinseeds start to pop and smell toasty. Dump the seeds in a large bowl and add the granola and raisins. Toss to mix.
  • In the same pan, combine the honey and brown sugar and place over medium heat. Stir until the sugar is dissolved, then boil for 1 minute. Remove from heat and add the vanilla, salt and peanut butter and stir until smooth. Pour over the granola mixture and use a wooden spoon to toss and stir until well-coated.
  • Scrape into the prepared pan and press flat. Rub a little oil on your palms so you can use them to press the mixture flat without it sticking.
  • Let cool or refrigerate for at least an hour.
  • Invert the pan on a cutting board and peel off the paper. Use a knife to cut 4-by-4 to make 16 squares.

 

Nutritional Information

130 calories, 6 g. fat, 0 mg. cholesterol, 110 mg. sodium, 19 g. carbohydrate, 2 g. fiber, 3 g. protein

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Rose Petal Lemonade
Tuesday, April 14, 2026
By By: NCG's Co+op Kitchen - grocery.coop

Your co-op likely has rose petals in the bulk herbs section, for use in everything from tea and body care to recipes. In this gorgeous lemonade, an infusion of petals tints the drink pink and gives it a subtle floral perfume.

Total Time: 20 minutes; 10 mintues active | Servings: 6

Ingredients

  • 4 cups water
  • 1/4 cup rose petals, dried
  • 1 1/4 cups honey
  • 1 1/2 cups lemon juice
  • ice cubes

Preparation

  • In a 2-quart pot, bring the water to a boil. Take off the heat and add the rose petals, stirring to submerge the petals. Let steep for 10 minutes.
  • Pour the honey into a pitcher or 2-quart jar. Place a wire mesh strainer on top. Strain the hot rose infusion into the honey. Stir until dissolved. Stir in lemon juice and chill until cold.
  • Serve over ice.
  • Garnish glasses with lemon wedges. If the occasion warrants a centerpiece, we suggest roses!

 

Nutritional Information

230 calories, 0 g. fat, 0 mg. cholesterol, 0 mg. sodium, 62 g. carbohydrate, 0 g. fiber, 0 g. protein

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