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Warm, velvety, and bursting with the bright flavor of citrus, avgolemono is a Greek classic that’s as comforting as it is elegant. This traditional soup combines chicken broth, rice, eggs, and a generous squeeze of lemon to create a creamy, tangy dish with a silky texture that feels like pure comfort. Perfect for chilly evenings or a light yet satisfying meal, avgolemono is a timeless recipe that brings the vibrant flavors of the Mediterranean straight to your table.

Ingredients:

• 1 quart chicken stock or broth
• 1 lb. boneless skinless chicken breasts
• 1/2 cup short-grain rice
• 1 yellow onion, halved
• 1 carrot, roughly chopped
• 1 bay leaf
• 3 eggs, separated
• 3 Tablespoons lemon juice (1-2 lemons depending on size)
• 1 tsp lemon zest
• salt 
• black pepper
• parsley or other favorite herbs and lemon slices (for garnish)

Directions:

1. Poach the chicken breasts:
   • Place chicken stock, onion, carrot, lemon zest, bay leaf, and chicken breasts in a large saucepan over high heat.
   • Season with salt and pepper.
   • One the liquid boils, reduce heat and simmer for 10 minutes or until the chicken is cooked through. 
2. Remove the chicken and place in a clean bowl.
3. Stain the broth into a soup pot and discard the vegetable pieces.  
4. Add the rice to the pot with the strained broth. Simmer for 15 minutes or until rice is tender.
5. While the rice cooks, shred the chicken using two forks to pull the meat apart into shreds.
6. Whisk the egg whites in a clean dry bowl until stiff peaks form.
7. Beat the yolks into the egg whites
8. Slowly beat in the lemon juice.
9. Temper the eggs:
   • Stir 1/2 cup of the hot (not boiling) chicken stock into the eggs and beat thoroughly. This will gradually start to bring the eggs up to temperature without scrambling the eggs.
   • Add the egg mixture back to the stock and heat gently. Do not boil or the eggs will scramble.
10. Add the chicken back into the pot and seson with salt and pepper.
11. Garnish with chopped parsely and lemon slices.

Recipe adapted from The Essential Mediterranean Cookbook, Bay Books, 2008.

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Boost your day with a delicious and nutritious Immunity Boosting Smoothie recipe from our friends at Nancy's Yogurt. 

Ingredients

• 6 oz. Nancy’s Organic Whole Milk Yogurt
• 1 banana, frozen
• 1 apple, cored and roughly chopped
• ½ C. fresh carrot juice
• 1 Tbsp. fresh lemon juice
• 2 Tbsp. oats
• 1-inch piece of ginger root, grated
• ½ tsp. cinnamon, plus more for garnish
• ¼ tsp. turmeric
• 1 Tbsp. honey (optional)
• 1 Tbsp. chopped walnuts, for garnish

Directions

1. Except for the walnut garnish, combine all ingredients in a blender. Puree until smooth.
2. Pour into two chilled glasses and garnish with cinnamon and chopped walnuts.

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Looking for a snack your kids will actually ask for? This Kid-Approved Smoothie Recipe from Nancy's Yogurt is packed with wholesome ingredients, creamy goodness, and a taste that’s sure to win them over. Perfect for busy mornings or after-school fuel!

Ingredients

• 1 cup Nancy’s Organic Whole Milk Yogurt
• ½ cup mixed berries
• ¼ cup broccoli
• ¼ cup cucumber
• Honey, to taste

Directions

Add all ingredients to a high-powered blender and puree until smooth. Pour into two chilled glasses to serve.

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