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Crazy for Costco ?
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PROTECTION FOR YOUR PETS
Effipro Duo Spot-On
Effipro ® Duo comes in packs of four easy-to-use pipettes and provides protection against fleas and ticks for dogs and cats . The unique combination of ingredients kills fleas and ticks without requiring them to take a blood meal from the pet . If you have any questions , please speak with one of the suitably qualified persons on hand in the warehouses . Various item numbers . Warehouses only .
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GLUTEN-FREE AND DAIRY-FREE
Chickpea and Avocado Smash Burgers
Try this recipe from Healthy Living James by James Wythe ( Item 387096 ; 3 / 3 ), available in most Costco warehouses .
2 ( 400g ) tins of chickpeas 1 tbsp smoked paprika 1 tbsp ground coriander ½ tsp garlic granules or powder 2 tbsp tomato puree Juice of 2 limes , divided 1 tbsp olive oil Salt and pepper , to taste 1 avocado 4 gluten-free hamburger buns Vegan mayo Lettuce
Preheat the oven to 220 C / 200 C fan / gas mark 7 .
Drain and rinse the chickpeas , place in a large bowl and mash thoroughly with a potato masher or fork . Add the spices , garlic granules , tomato puree , juice of 1 lime , olive oil and generous pinches of salt and pepper , then mix . Shape into 4 patties , place on a baking tray lined with baking paper and bake for 20 minutes .
Meanwhile , peel the avocado and add to a bowl along with the juice of the other lime and generous pinches of salt and pepper . Mash together with a fork . Remove the patties from the oven and allow to cool for 5 minutes ( this helps them to firm up ). Serve in buns with a spreading of vegan mayo , some lettuce and the avocado smash . Makes 4 servings .
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