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  Spicy Seared Scallops

  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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  Tabbouleh

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

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  Lemon, Sesame, and Garlic Hummus

  Serve this hummus with rice crackers or fresh veggie slices for an all-natural snack.

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  Red Pepper Triangles with Italian Relish

  A quick and easy snack for unexpected company.

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  Cucumber Cups

  Hors d'oeuvres needn't be complicated. This refreshing appetizer doesn't require any cooking: Cucumbers are simply washed, cut, and hollowed out, then filled with low-fat cottage cheese and topped with clover sprouts.

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  Steamed Clams in Garlic Saffron Broth

  An elegant and all natural hors d'oeuvre for a holiday or everyday dinner party.

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  Sesame Shrimp

  Sesame shrimp, coated in fragrant sesame seeds and quickly seared in a tiny bit of sesame oil, are full of flavor and very low in fat.

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  Vegetable Market Salad

  Consider adding a small handful of edible flowers to this light salad as a beautiful (and tasty) garnish. Serve promptly for freshness.

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  Sweet Potato Hummus

  Sweet potatoes' orange glow gives away their beta-carotene content. By serving this dip with raw vegetables such as red peppers and broccoli, you also get selenium, vitamin C, and sulforaphane.

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  Vegetable Salsa

  This zesty salsa will last up to four days when refrigerated in a sealed container.

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  Cucumber Slices with Chickpea Puree and Thyme

  The folate in the chickpeas produces dopamine, a neurotransmitter linked to pleasure. The vitamin C in the red peppers helps counteract the damage brought about by the stress hormone cortisol.

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  Spinach Salad with Pomegranate and Avocado

  The sunflower seeds and spinach in this salad are top-notch sources of magnesium, which enables your body to create dopamine.

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  Grilled Fresh Sardines

  The modest sardine turns into a delectable appetizer when grilled with salt, pepper, and a brush of olive oil.

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  Spicy Pineapple-and-Mint Salsa

  Serve with grilled pork or fish, such as red snapper or striped bass.

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  Pan-Seared Figs on Baby Greens with Hazelnuts

  A perfect starter for a fall dinner.

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