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Kale and Black-Eyed Pea Stew

Kale and Black-Eyed Pea Stew

There’s always something exciting about a pot of good stuff bubbling away on the stove. Especially when that “good stuff” includes powerful ingredients providing a balanced array of minerals, protein, and fiber. Adding the kale at the very end of the cooking ensures that it’s softened enough to be enjoyed, withoutdestroying all of its nutrition [...]

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 [...]

Arkansas Caviar

Arkansas Caviar

It’s not traditional caviar consisting of fish eggs, but a delightful medley of vegetables, spices and beans that can be enjoyed with pita or tortilla chips! Arkansas Caviar Ingredients 1 15.25 oz. can Allens Whole Kernel Corn 1/3 cup Green pepper, finely diced 1/3 cup Red pepper, finely diced 1/3 cup Red onion, finely diced [...]

Beat Belly Bloat This Holiday Season!

Beat Belly Bloat This Holiday Season!

‘Tis the season for heavy, multi-course meals; too many fatty and sweet desserts; and one too many cocktails spent toasting the holidays. It’s a lot for a tummy to handle all at once, and for the digestively sensitive, it can produce a state of virtually perpetual bloating from November through January. Most attempts to remedy [...]

Creamy Parsnip and Potato Mash with Garlic and Rosemary

Creamy Parsnip and Potato Mash with Garlic and Rosemary

Who says holiday dishes can’t be healthy? By adding fiberful parsnips to traditional mashed potatoes your guests will enjoy up to a whopping 10 grams of fiber per serving without missing a beat. A tummy-taming pour of Redwood Hill Farm Goat Milk Kefir adds creaminess, a delightful tang and beneficial bacteria to boot. For a [...]

Reasonably Priced Eco-Friendly Accessories That Give to a Cause

Reasonably Priced Eco-Friendly Accessories That Give to a Cause

Reasonably Priced Eco-Friendly Accessories That Give to a Cause Of course it’s important to cut back on spending when you’re on a budget, but did you know that many sites offer eco-friendly and cause worthy products? Usually these products are affordable and you can justify your spending by knowing the clothing and accessories are going [...]

Cherry Pie Bites

Cherry Pie Bites

Orange juice and zest make these fun-sized cherry pies a refreshing, tangy dessert. With canola oil, these treats are better-for-you than traditional pies. Cherry Pie Bites Ingredients Crust ½ cup slivered almonds (skin on) 2¼ to 2½ cups all-purpose flour ½ tsp salt ½ tsp baking powder 2/3 cup canola oil, chilled in freezer for [...]

Why Eating Miso Soup is Good for You

Why Eating Miso Soup is Good for You Meet chicken soup’s Asian cousin: Miso Soup! She’s trendy, She’s mouthwateringly delicious, She’s vegan (sometimes) AND she’s brimming with healthy nutrition! Miso soup is a Japanese delicacy that is contains a fermented blend of soybeans and rice. This blend is remarkably versatile and can be used in [...]

Mini Pear-Ginger Cheesecakes with Gingersnap Crust

Mini Pear-Ginger Cheesecakes with Gingersnap Crust

These individual cheesecakes are a healthier twist on the classic dessert with dried pears, gingersnaps and canola oil. Sugar plums will be dancing in your head with each bite! Mini Pear-Ginger Cheesecakes with Gingersnap Crust Ingredients Cheesecake ½ cup water 125 mL 8 dried pear halves, chopped (dried apples can be substituted) 1/3 cup crystallized [...]

Mini Pumpkin and Date-Nut Cakes with Maple Glaze

Mini Pumpkin and Date-Nut Cakes with Maple Glaze

These bite-sized cakes explode with fall ingredients like cinnamon, nutmeg, maple syrup and pumpkin. Canola oil’s neutral taste allows these warm flavors to shine. Mini Pumpkin and Date-Nut Cakes with Maple Glaze Ingredients Mini Cakes Canola oil spray 1 cup granulated sugar 250 mL ¾ cup canola oil 175 mL 2 eggs 1 cup pumpkin [...]

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