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Port-Poached Pears and Ricotta

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Ingredients

1 Cup california ricotta cheese
2 port poached pears such as anjou or bosc, peeled and cored
2 Cup port wine
3⁄4 Cup pure maple syrup

Spinach and Cottage Cheese Salad

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Ingredients

2⁄3 Cup nonfat or low-fat california cottage cheese
1 Tablespoon chopped, pitted kalamata olives
1⁄4 Cup cup chopped fresh spinach
1⁄2 english cucumber, cut into 1/4-inch cubes (plus slices for garnish)

Cheddar-Walnut Bites

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Ingredients

3 Cup shredded sharp california cheddar cheese
1 Cup mango chutney, finely chopped
1 Pinch cayenne pepper
1⁄2 Cup finely chopped toasted walnuts
1⁄4 Cup finely chopped parsley