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Healthy One-Pot Meal: African Peanut Stew

I’m a big fan of simple and healthy one-pot meals, especially with colder temperatures, and this recipe is a winner. My friend Julianne sent it to me awhile ago, but I just started making it recently, and it’s simply divine.  And not only is it tasty, but it’s an economical way to create a healthy meal that read more

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20 Superfoods for Weight Loss

I was in the grocery store last week, waiting in line to check out, when the cover of Self magazine caught my eye, “A No-Diet Way to Lose Lbs: 20 Foods that Slim You Down.” I’ve always been of the mind that diets don’t work and that following a diet book for a few weeks read more

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Recipe: Roasted Brussels Sprouts

I found this recipe on the Food Network website and thought it sounded delicious. I embellished it a bit by drizzling on some pure maple syrup. Brussels sprouts have taken on a whole new meaning for me!Prep time: 5 minutes Cook time: 35-40minutes Ingredients: 1 1/2 pounds Brussels sprouts 3 tablespoons good quality olive oil 1 tablespoon pure maple syrup 3/4 read more

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Roasted Sweet Potatoes

This is a family recipe I’ve been making for years that is incredibly easy and simply delicious.Prep time: 15 minutes Cook time: 1 Hour Ingredients: 4 pounds sweet potatoes, scrubbed 1/2 cup orange juice 1/2 tsp. cinnamon 1/2 tsp. nutmeg 1/2 tbsp. pure maple syrup (optional) Directions: 1. Preheat oven to 400 degrees. Prick the sweet potatoes with a fork, place on a baking read more

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Recipe: Spiced Pumpkin Seeds

Unsure of what to do with your leftover pumpkin seeds after carving your pumpkin? Look no further than this simple recipe from Real Simple magazine (See Pumpkin Recipes from Real Simple.)   These are delicious and make a great snack. Prep time: 15 minutes Cook time: 1 Hour Ingredients: Seeds from 2 medium pumpkins 1 tablespoon olive oil 1 teaspoon celery salt 1 read more

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Recipe: Corn-on-the-Cob with Chili-Garlic Butter

Prep time: 20 minutes Cook time: 30 minutes Yield: 6 ears of corn Ingredients: 3 tablespoons unsalted butter, softened 1 garlic clove, pressed 1 teaspoon chili powder 6 ears fresh sweet corn Directions: 1. Thoroughly combine the butter, garlic and chili powder in a small bowl. Set aside. 2. Soak the corn in the husk in a sink or tub filled with cold water for read more

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Recipe: Bok Choy Apple Slaw

Recipe of the Month: Bok Choy Apple Slaw   Prep Time: 10 minutes Serves: 4 Ingredients: 6 stalks of bok choy (about 1/2 a head), thinly sliced 1/2 a small onion, thinly sliced 1 granny smith apple, sliced 1/2 cup toasted sunflower seedsDressing: 1 teaspoon ground coriander 1 teaspoon dijon mustard 2 tablespoons apple cider vinegar (or lemon juice) 1/4 cup extra virgin olive oil 2 teaspoons honey read more

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Recipe: Spring Sprouting Steamer

Recipe of the Month: Spring Sprouting Steamer   Prep Time: 3 minutes Cook Time: 5 minutes Serves: 4 Ingredients: 1 zucchini 1 summer squash 1 package mixed crunchy sprouts (lentil, adzuki, mung, garbanzo) 3 tablespoons of freshly chopped tarragon 1 tablespoon of ghee (clarified butter) or butter 4 lemon wedges salt to tasteDirections: 1. Slice zucchini and summer squash in circles, about 1/4 inch thick and steam with read more

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