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Throw a clean BBQ!

What is better then a bbq in the summer? Good friends, good food and drink and warm weather :) Instead of your typical burger, dogs, mayonnaise doused potato salad and bud lite, I have whipped up some great clean alternatives for your next back yard bash!

Summer Herb Ice Tea:

10 cups of water

1 tablespoon minced mint leaf

1 tablespoon clove

1 tablespoon dried rosemary

1 large basil leaf

2 tablespoons chamomile

1 tablespoon black tea

Bring all ingredients to a boil. Take off heat and let steep for one hour. Strain liquid into a pitcher and dispose of herbs. Served chilled.

Papaya Apricot Salsa:

1 large diced tomato

1 Papaya peeled and diced

1 small white onion diced

2 apricots peeled and diced

1 small jalapeno diced

1 tablespoon lemon juice

1 tablespoon olive oil

1 tablespoons fresh parsley

Combine everything in a bowl and stir until everything is mixed well. Serve will blue corn tortilla chips.

Hawaiian Kebabs:

2lbs boneless chicken thighs cubed or 1 package of extra firm tofu cubed

2 red onions cut into wedges

1 red onion cut into wedges

1 mango peeled and cut into wedges

1/2 fresh pineapple cut into chunks

2 tablespoons grated fresh ginger

2 tablespoons olive oil

2 minced garlic cloves

1 tablespoon agave nectar

2 tablespoons O.J

a pinch of salt and pepper

Alternate chicken or tofu, peppers, mango, onion and pineapple on a skewer. This should make about four kebabs. Combine ginger, olive oil, garlic, agave, O.J and salt and pepper in a small bowl. Place skewers in a long container with lid and add marinade. Shake container every 20 minutes or so for an hour. Place skewers on grill and enjoy!

South Western Summer Farro Salad

This is a great dish for lunch or as a side dish with dinner :)

Ingredients:

1 cup cooked farro (let cool)

1 diced cucumber

1/2 small onion diced

1 minced clove of garlic

1 avocado diced

1/2 cup drained and rinsed black beans

1/2 cup fresh corn off the cob

1/2 small diced tomato

4 tablespoons of olive oil

Juice from one lemon

1/4 cup of cilantro or parsley

Combine all ingredients in mixing bowl and mix until everything is coated well in oil and lemon. Place in fridge for at least two hours before serving.

Blueberry Oatmeal Griddle Cakes

Ingredients:

1 cup whole wheat flour

1 cup rolled oats

1 tablespoon brown sugar

1/2 teaspoon cinnamon

pinch of nutmeg

1/2 teaspoon baking powder

1/2 teaspoon baking soda

1 tablespoon vegetable oil

1 1/2 cups soy, rice or almond milk

1 tablespoon lemon juice

1/2 cup muddled blueberries

Combine all ingredients in a large mixing bowl and stir until smooth. Preheat griddle or pan on medium heat and spray with cooking spray. Ladle mixture onto heated service and flip when griddle cake starts to bubble. Cook until golden brown. Enjoy :)