Turkey Sandwich with Cherry Compote

Ingredients 

• 1/3 cup farmer cheese
• 3 tablespoons nonfat plain yogurt, preferably Greek
• 1 1/2 teaspoons fresh lemon juice
• 1 teaspoon coarsely chopped fresh flat-leaf parsley
• 3/4 teaspoon coarsely chopped fresh thyme
• 1/8 teaspoon coarse salt
• Freshly ground pepper
• 4 slices (1/2 inch thick) Whole-Grain Bread
• 1/2 cup sprouts, such as clover and garbanzo
• 5 ounces sliced roast turkey
• 1/2 medium tomato, thickly sliced

directions

1. Stir cheese and yogurt in a small bowl until smooth. Stir in lemon juice and herbs. Season with salt and pepper; stir.
2. Spread one side of each bread slice with cheese spread, dividing evenly. Divide sprouts, turkey, and tomato among 2 slices. Season with pepper. Top with remaining slices. Cut in half; serve.

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Parsley is always a main ingredient in tabbouleh, a Middle Eastern dish that's delicious served wit pita wedges.

ngredients

• 1 cup bulgur wheat
• 4 plum tomatoes, finely chopped, with their juice
• 1 3/4 cups finely chopped fresh flat-leaf parsley (about 2 medium bunches)
• 4 scallions, finely chopped
• 1/4 cup fresh lemon juice (about 2 lemons)
• 3/4 teaspoon coarse salt
• 1/4 cup extra-virgin olive oil
• Freshly ground pepper
• 2 tablespoons finely chopped fresh mint

Directions

1. Soak bulgur in cold water 10 minutes. Drain in a sieve lined with damp cheesecloth; squeeze out all water. Transfer to a serving bowl; fluff with a fork.
   
2. Stir in tomatoes with juice, parsley, and scallions. Add lemon juice, salt, and oil; season with pepper. Toss to coat. Just before serving, stir in mint.
   

Variations

Mint is optional. Martha prepared bulgur as follows: In a medium saucepan, bring 3 cups water, bulgur, and 1/2 teaspoon salt to a boil over medium-high heat, stirring often. Reduce heat to medium-low, cover, and simmer until tender, 10 to 12 minutes. Drain well; transfer to a serving bowl. Fluff with a fork and let cool completely.

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Natural Starter Recipes

natural foods are minimally processed. They don't include ingredients such as refined sugars, refined flours, milled grains, hydrogenated oils, sweeteners, food colors, or flavorings. These starters are as naked as they are delicious. Try them for your next party.

Use raw olive oil to make this recipe completely natural.

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Almond Exfoliating and natural sugar facial More about.

Exfoliate your face regularly helps get rid of dead skin cells (which dull the complexion), which has the result that your skin is smoother and brighter.

ingredients:

3 c. tablespoons of cream 35%

1 cup white sugar

1/2 cup brown sugar

1/2 cup ground almonds

2 c. tablespoons olive oil

Manual :

Mix well all the ingredients. Apply to your face in a circular motion. Then wash your face with warm water, then cold water. Gently pat your face dry with a towel. Place the remaining mixture in a jar and store it in the refrigerator for future use.

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