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Roasted Butternut Squash and Leek Soup with a Crostini

Roasted Butternut Squash and Leek Soup with a Crostini

This scrumptious soup features butternut squash, which contains vital antioxidants and immunity boosting vitamins. Butternut squash also tops the charts for healthy choices because it is very low in calories and contains no saturated fats. So ladle up a bowl full for your family and friends, and eat it to your heart’s content! Roasted Butternut [...]

Glazed Apple Wedges

Glazed Apple Wedges

Since love is in the air, the aroma of a sweet homemade dessert should be as well! For those looking to try something outside of the box, a helping of Glazed Apple Wedges provides a surprisingly healthy, and subtly sweet option for a romantic after-dinner treat. Glazed Apple Wedges Ingredients 4 Granny Smith apples 1 [...]

Chewy Chocolate Macaroons

Chewy Chocolate Macaroons

Whip up a batch of these macaroons from Terry Walters for Valentine’s Day! These freeze well, so you can have a supply on hand for unexpected guests or just for sneaking a few when cravings arise. Chewy Chocolate Macaroons Ingredients 2 cups shredded unsweetened coconut 1⁄4 teaspoon sea salt 1⁄4 cup coconut milk 1⁄4 cup [...]

Sweet Potato and Black Bean Burritos with Cashew Cheese

Sweet Potato and Black Bean Burritos with Cashew Cheese

Complete your menu by serving these burritos with Traditional Guacamole (page 100) and Tofu Sour Cream (page 104), topped with sautéed collard greens or chopped avocado and cilantro. Sweet Potato and Black Bean Burritos with Cashew Cheese Ingredients BURRITOS 3 sweet potatoes or yams 1⁄2 cup corn, fresh or frozen 3 tablespoons lime juice 11⁄2 [...]

Salmon Pate

Salmon Pate

Salmon and avocado pair well together taste-wise and are loaded with healthy Omega 3′s, making this a heart healthy dish. So versatile it can be served as an appetizer or as a spread on your favorite bread for a delicious and healthy sandwich filling. Salmon Pate Ingredients 1 avocado 6 ounces wild salmon – fresh [...]

Olive Oil–Cured Summer Vegetable Sandwiches

Olive Oil–Cured Summer Vegetable Sandwiches

When I was a caterer, one of my chefs whipped up these succulent vegetables for her own lunch, and they tasted so good that I immediately included them on the menu in a sandwich. They are a wonderful option for vegetarians and perfect for a road trip, sack lunch, or picnic, in which case you [...]

Hearty Pinto & Kidney Bean Tamale Pie

Hearty Pinto & Kidney Bean Tamale Pie

Half chili, half cornbread, this dish is satisfying and delicious. Feel free to use cornbread mix as a shortcut, with enough batter for six muffins being the ideal amount to pour on top. Hearty Pinto & Kidney Bean Tamale Pie Ingredients For filling: 1 tablespoon (15 ml) expeller-pressed grapeseed or canola oil 1 small onion, [...]

Winter Vegetable Barley Stew with Whole-Wheat Popovers

Winter Vegetable Barley Stew with Whole-Wheat Popovers

Michelle Dudash, Registered Dietician and Author of Clean Eating for Busy Families says, “My grandma’s light-as-air popovers are the perfect accompaniment the idea for this satisfying, hearty stew full of aromatic vegetables.” Winter Vegetable Barley Stew with Whole-Wheat Popovers Ingredients For stew: 2 tablespoons (28 ml) extra-virgin olive oil 1 bunch kale, thick ribs removed, [...]

Spirulina Smoothie

Spirulina Smoothie

Here’s a smoothie recipe featuring Hawaiian Spirulina, a heart-healthy superfood made from blue-green algae. “Mom” has been a long time fan of adding this powerhouse to smoothies, or simply adding it to a tart juice, such as cranberry! Spirulina is a complete protein with high levels of antioxidants, beta-carotene, Vitamin B12 and Vitamin K. It’s [...]

Spicy Guacamole

Spicy Guacamole

The secret is out! This is the heart-healthy recipe for perfectly seasoned Spicy Guacamole from Chipotle Mexican Grill! Spicy Guacamole Ingredients 2 large ripe avocados, peeled, pitted 4 teaspoons fresh lime juice 1 cup chopped fresh cilantro 1/2 cup finely chopped onion 4 large garlic cloves, finely chopped 4 large serrano chilies seeded, chopped 1/2 [...]

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