December 16th, 2008
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
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August 21st, 2008
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
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March 1st, 2008
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
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December 1st, 2007
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
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October 1st, 2007
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
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August 4th, 2007
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
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July 4th, 2007
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
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May 4th, 2007
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
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