Category Archives: Recipes

Clean out the fridge for a nutritious, budget-savvy salad

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Orange and oregano complement smoky grilled asparagus

Hooray—at last, grilling weather is on its way back! Grilled meat, chicken and fish are always delicious and popular, and […]

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Creamy pumpkin custard as a side dish, dessert, or snack

Thanksgiving food is wonderful anytime of year. We recently served pumpkin custard as a side dish for a dinner with […]

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Dessert without refined sugar can still be sweet

Nowadays, many people are looking to reduce or eliminate refined sugar from their diet. But then when entertaining or for […]

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Custom-made trail mix for a nutritious energy boost

When you’re out and about and the “hungries” hit, do you find yourself resorting to sugary low-nutrient snacks just because […]

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‘It’s still winter’ creamy chicken and vegetable soup

Here’s a vegetable-filled (with a touch of fruit) soup that’s creamy and is made hearty by the addition of chicken. […]

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Brined herb-rubbed chicken is moist and flavorful

Roasting a whole chicken can dry it out, and chicken can be bland on its own. To make the meat […]

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Whipped cauliflower is a revelation

For an alternative to potatoes and a great way to meet your vegetable quota, whipped cauliflower with garlic is surprisingly […]

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You can’t beat (roasted) beets

My dad used to say, “You can’t beat beets.” Every time we had them. I thought that was funny, but […]

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Have a sweet but low-sugar Valentine’s Day

When you think of romantic Valentine’s Day food, your first thought might be of chocolate. I never believed Valentine’s was […]

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Snack nutritiously and enjoyably on marinated olives

Marinated olives are a quick and nutritious make-ahead or serve-now snack. At an appetizer buffet, this dish might provide an […]

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Stick-to-your ribs Thai soup for a cold winter’s day

Thai cuisine is known for complex, aromatic flavors. Rather than blending flavors, Thai dishes artfully balance sweet, sour, salty, hot […]

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