Arugula Pesto Stuffed Mini Peppers
-Arugula Pesto-
This sauce freezes well and can be used on any veggie dish, as a sandwich spread, as a dip or as a salad dressing.
3 c or 1 bag of chopped arugula leaves
1c cashews
1/2 c olive oil
2 t fresh lemon juice
3 t Mary-Ann’s Garlic Salt
2 t dried oregano

Mix all ingredients, except the peppers, in a blender until smooth. Add additional olive oil until desired consistency is reached.

-Peppers-
12-24 mini red, yellow and orange bell peppers
Wash and slice mini peppers in half.  Spoon pesto into each half.  Arrange on a plate and garnish with shredded carrots

Pepper Juan Cheese stuffed Mushrooms
-Pepper Juan Cheese-.
1 c tahini
1 c lemon juice
1/4 of a jalapeno (more or less for desired kick)
1/3 c + 2 T fresh basil chopped finely
2 red bell peppers
2 T raw agave nectar
2 green onions

To taste Mary-Ann’s Garlic Salt or one clove roasted garlic (avoid using raw garlic) and sea salt

Combine green onions, agave nectar, bell peppers, jalapeno, and lemon juice in a high powered blender on low, slowly turn to high as the mixture breaks down. Blend well. Add tahini and finish blending into a thick mixture.  Stir in finely chopped basil leaves and set aside.   
 
-Baked Mushrooms-
12-24 med-lrg white or brown mushrooms (However many guests you want to serve)
Mary-Ann’s Seasoning Salt (red)

Clean mushrooms and carefully remove stems.  Lay out caps in a pan and generously sprinkle Mary-Ann’s Seasoning Salt over each one. Bake in the oven for 10-15 at 350degrees to cook.

Mound the Pepper Juan cheese into the mushroom caps & garnish with shredded basil leaves.

Crudités with Ricotta Cheese dip
4 c macadamia nuts
2 T nutritional yeast
2 Roma tomatoes
2 lemons (the juice)
1 1/2 c water
2 green onions, the white part
Mary-Ann’s garlic salt to taste or one clove roasted garlic (avoid using raw garlic) and sea salt

-Crudités-
1 jicama
6 stalks of celery
6 carrots

Combine all ingredients in a high powered blender on low.  Slowly turn to high as the mixture breaks down. Place in a bowl and serve with jicama, celery & carrots or your favorite seasonal vegetables.

Raw Nuts and Seeds
Place in a decorative bowl or platter.  A fantastic protein source if you are choosing to not eat the turkey.