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Kale is the New Green
It seemed like 2014 was the year of the kale. We were bombarded with kale everything…kale chips, kale pizza, kale smoothies, kale baby food, even clothes had kale printed on them. Kale isn’t a new vegetable. However, with all the attention it has had, one would think it was a new invention. I have to … Read More about Kale is the New Green
Quick Chili
Makes: 4 Servings This simple chili uses basic ingredients to make a protein-packed main dish. Serve with bread or pour over rice or potatoes for a quick, easy meal! Ingredients 1 cup low-sodium tomato sauce 1/2 pound ground beef (or ground turkey) 1 can low-sodium kidney beans with liquid (about 15 oz) 1 tablespoon dried … Read More about Quick Chili
Break the Fast with a Frittata
Breakfast is my favorite meal of the day and I love to eat it any time of the day. One of my favorite childhood memories is my dad cooking dinner on Sunday nights after we came home from church. He always cooked us bacon and pancakes. He would cook each of us 2 big pancakes … Read More about Break the Fast with a Frittata
Oven-Roasted Asparagus
Ingredients 1 1/2 pounds fresh asparagus 1 tablespoon olive oil 1 teaspoon chopped garlic or a pinch of garlic salt 1/4 teaspoon pepper 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese (optional) Slivered almonds (optional) Preparation Thoroughly rinse asparagus. Snap off and discard tough ends of asparagus. Place asparagus in a bowl and drizzle evenly with olive oil. Sprinkle asparagus … Read More about Oven-Roasted Asparagus
Healthy vs. Processed?
As Americans we have probably heard over and over that fruits and vegetables are essential for a healthy diet. So why are the majority of us not getting an adequate amount of servings per day? There is an overwhelming stigma surrounding these colorful food options and that is that they are expensive. Consumers would rather … Read More about Healthy vs. Processed?
Easy salads
Keep chopped vegetables like carrots, cucumber, broccoli, and peppers in the fridge to top a quick and easy salad. If you pack a salad for lunch the night before or in the morning, layer it in a jar or plastic container with the salad dressing on the bottom with toppings like beans, carrots or bell … Read More about Easy salads
Sweet Potato Fries
Ingredients: 1 sweet potato, unpeeled and washed 1 teaspoon oil optional spices (see below) Optional Spices: For additional seasoning and variety, you could add cinnamon and sugar garlic powder paprika curry powder cayenne pepper Italian seasoning your favorite non-salt seasoning Directions: 1. Preheat oven to 450 degrees. 2. Cut potato into fry-like strips: First cut … Read More about Sweet Potato Fries