Tag Archives: fresh ingredients

Sorrel is superb

One of the happy surprises of our unseasonably warm weather here in Iowa was the early reemergence of sorrel in […]

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Sauteed spinach – good for you, quick, and delicious

When I was growing up, Popeye cartoons tried to motivate kids to eat the only spinach option typically available: canned, […]

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Light, crunchy, nutritious kale chips

Kale chips have been the talk of the town lately as a novelty and an alternative to potato chips. Kale […]

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About sweeteners, and a glazed carrots recipe

Sugar is all around us in foods. It’s hidden in multiple types in processed food to help it taste better […]

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A warm-you-up winter soup: curried carrot

There’s nothing like a steaming bowl of soup to warm up a winter’s day. I’m always on the lookout for […]

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For simple entertaining or a special weeknight: roast chicken with lemon sauce

There’s something special about a whole chicken browned and piping hot from the oven. This recipe is for basic, unadorned […]

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Try it—you might like it: seaweed salad

In keeping with a January of healthful recipes, here is one that I thought was worth sharing: seaweed (or sea […]

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Delicious chopped salad you can eat with a spoon

After having this salad at a holiday potluck, I thought it was so good and such a welcome alternative to […]

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A New Year’s resolution helper – delicious warm winter salad

It’s January, the time to shift gears after a season of holiday dinners and treats and plan some lighter meals. […]

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Polenta with root vegetables—delicious and comforting

Polenta can be a versatile change-of-pace side dish. Top it with tomato-meat sauce or other sauce or, as in the […]

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A nutrient-dense and delightful superfood salad

This recipe is similar to a wonderful packaged salad I bought at a Whole Foods Market, and it inspired my interest […]

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Fuji apple salad with citrus-herb marinated chicken and apple-balsamic vinaigrette

  Panera Bread is one of my favorite fast-food restaurant chains. They serve healthy food made with fresh ingredients and wonderful-tasting […]

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