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• Wash greens and dry well.  Pulse greens in a food processor or finely chop with a knife—they should be small but not puréed or mushy.  Set aside.
• Heat oil in a large skillet over medium-low heat. Add the onion and salt.  Cook, stirring occasionally, until soft and lightly browned, about 10 minutes.  Add the garlic, parsley, and cumin seeds.  Stir for 30 seconds.
• Add greens to pan and sauté for 1 to 2 minutes, until they have wilted.  Turn the mixture into a large bowl.
• Let mixture cool for 5 minutes.  Then add the feta and 1 cup of the breadcrumbs (set aside the remaining 1/4 cup).  Mix well and taste for seasoning – add more salt if necessary.  Then add 1 egg and mix to incorporate.  Squeeze a small ball of the mixture.  If it holds together, then begin portioning out the mixture into small balls.  If it doesn't hold together, then add another egg.
• Combine the reserved breadcrumbs (1/4 cup) with the Parmesan cheese on a plate.  Roll the balls in the breadcrumb-Parmesan mixture and place on an ungreased baking sheet.
• Bake at 400 degrees F for 20-25 minutes.  Serve immediately or at room temperature.  Eat as is, or try with a dip of Pomodoro sauce or yogurt ranch dressing.  Or combine bites, hummus and raw veggies in a pita sandwich.  The possibilities are endless!

Salad

• Preheat oven to 425 degrees F.
• Wash and dice the sweet potatoes, then lay them on a baking sheet. Drizzle with oil and add seasoning to taste.
• Roast the sweet potatoes for about 25 minutes, or until tender
• Cook the quinoa according to package directions. Add salt (to taste), garlic powder, and smoked paprika to the quinoa halfway through the cooking process.
• Combine the chopped greens, cooked black beans, roasted sweet potatoes, and cooked quinoa together in a large bowl.
• Toss with the dressing

Dressing

• Combine the oil, vinegar, maple syrup, mustard, salt, pepper and avocado (if using). Without the avocado place into a glass jar and shake all ingredients.
• With the avocado, add all ingredients to a blender and blend until creamy.

Cake Layer

• Preheat oven to 350 degrees.
• In a medium bowl, beat eggs lightly.
• Add sugar and beat thoroughly, until mixture is light.
• Add flour, baking powder, salt, dates and walnuts, and stir to combine.
• Place in a greased 11-by-7-inch pan and bake in preheated oven for 30 minutes or until nicely browned. The cake does not rise and will be a thin layer.
• Let the cake cool.

Fruit salad

• Peel the oranges with a knife to remove all the white pith, and cut them in small segments.
• Cut the peeled bananas into 1/2 inch slices quartered.
• Cube the unpeeled apples.
• Combine all fruit.

Whipped Cream

• Pour heavy whipping cream into the cold bowl and whisk on high speed until medium to stiff peaks form, about 1 minute. Do not over beat.

Himmel Futter

• Break the cake layer into pieces and place on a platter.
• Arrange the fruit salad over the top.
• Cover the fruit salad with the whipped cream.