Tag Archives: fresh ingredients

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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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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‘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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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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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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Cauliflower, olives, and figs as a ‘small plate’ or a side dish

When vacationing in the Washington DC area recently, we ate at Jaleo, a restaurant that serves Spanish tapas, shareable small […]

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Healthful ingredients in a salad: pomegranate and roasted cauliflower

So, I walk into my little town’s grocery store and the produce manager sees me and points out a big […]

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A twist on hummus

Hummus typically contains garbanzo beans (chickpeas) and tahini. This recipe, inspired by one in The Blooming Platter Cookbook, takes liberties with the […]

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Mini pumpkins: not just for decoration

Did you realize that the miniature pumpkins that are so cute as autumn decorations are actually edible? That thought occurred […]

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