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    Maple Honey BBQ Sauce

    When it’s summer, we BBQ.  And you know this semi-crunchy, clean eating momma just had to whip up a made-from-scratch recipe to start basting our goodies in for the grill.  This was super easy, just enough zest, and is great for dipping too!  Ingredients: 3 tbsp tomato paste 1 8 oz can tomato sauce 1 tbsp chili powder  1 tbsp paprika 2 tbsp pure maple syrup 2 tbsp wildflower honey 1 tsp chipotle chili powder  Sea salt & ground black pepper to taste Directions:   Mix all ingredients in a small saucepan.  Simmer 10-15 minutes.  Baste meats, poultry, salmon, prior to grilling, or use for dipping!  Enjoy!  

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    Firecracker Pasta Salad

    Summer.  Holiday weekend.  BBQ’s. Soooooo much food!   I love pasta salad but always eat wayyyyy too much and feel like a brick is in my stomach after.     I whipped up this healthier alternative with a little kick, perfect for those holiday BBQ’s without the guilt!   Enjoy!   Ingredients: 1 box veggie pasta, cooked and cooled  3-4 Roma tomatoes, chopped  1 jalapeño, seeded & minced 3/4 c black beans, rinsed & drained 3/4 c sweet corn 1/2-3/4 c Bolthouse farms Salsa Ramch dressing or 1/2 c salsa mixed with 1/3 c plain Greek yogurt  Directions:  Mix all ingredients in a large bowl.  Drizzle with dressing.  Stir well…