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Ravioli Toss
Ravioli Toss 4 tomatoes chopped (about 2 cups….grape tomatoes work well) 1 12 ounce jar roasted red peppers, drained, rinsed, chopped 2 Tablespoons olive oil 1 1/2 Tablespoons red wine vinegar 1 clove garlic, minced Salt and pepper to taste … Continue reading
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Fall Soup
Fall Sweet Potato Soup • 2 medium sweet potatoes, peeled and cut into medium chunks • 1 firm apple, such as Gala or Jonagold, peeled, cored and quartered • 1 yellow onion, peeled and quartered • 2 whole cloves garlic, … Continue reading
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Mediterranean Recipe
Lemon Basil Shrimp and Pasta A zesty one-pot pasta dish is complete after tossing with capers, basil, olive oil, and lemon juice. Serve with focaccia or crusty baguette. Yield: 4 servings 3 quarts water 8 ounces uncooked spaghetti 1 pound … Continue reading
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Nutritional Myth!
Nutritional Myth: EATING EGGS RAISES YOUR CHOLESTEROL LEVELS Truth: THE DIETARY CHOLESTEROL FOUND IN EGGS HAS LITTLE TO DO WITH THE AMOUNT OF CHOLESTEROL IN YOUR BODY! The foods that increase artery clogging cholesterol in the body are saturated fats … Continue reading
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Couscous, Sweet Potato, and Blackbean Salad
Choose this lime-basil-infused salad—with chunks of beta-carotene-laced sweet potatoes and tender, high-fiber, protein-rich black soybeans—for a healthy meatless main dish you can have on the table in 15 minutes. Preparation Time: 10 minutes minutes Cooking Time: 5 minutes minutes 3/4 … Continue reading
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My Favorite Kale Salad
I had this salad at friend’s house last week. It is absolutely delicious……. and incredibly healthy! TIP: Do not add salt. The parmesan cheese adds a salty flavor. Salad: 4 cups Kale: medium to fine chop 1/4 cup Pine nuts … Continue reading
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Healthy Spring Salad
Tossed Asparagus Salad with Lemon Vinaigrette 4 cups mache 1 bunch asparagus 1 small zucchini, julienned 1/2 cup sliced radishes Dressing: 2 tbsp fresh lemon juice 1 tbsp minced shallot 2 tsp dijon mustard ½ cup extra virgin olive oil … Continue reading
Good Morning Muesli
GOOD MORNING MUESLI Makes 4 servings 2 peaches diced or 2 apples sliced ½ cup dried cranberries 1 cup pumpkin seeds ¼ cup sesame seeds ¼ flax seeds Serve in a bowl with milk, nut milk, or any dairy alternative … Continue reading
