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By Kate Justen
WNC Parent columnist
We all have holiday traditions that are so different. One thing that is always there is food. Many of us have a lot of fun planning and cooking holiday meals, but for many of us it is not just one meal — it is seven to 10 meals that feed 8-12 adults. It can end up being a lot of time in the kitchen and spending a lot of money. I have included two recipes this month that are easy, affordable and can feed a lot of people. You can use any vegetables you want, again you do not need to follow these recipes exactly. They can change with the seasons and the produce that is available locally. You can also use frozen veggies for both of these. I froze a lot of green beans this summer, so my holiday quinoa stew will have lots of green beans in it this year! Continues on Page 42
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