Contents tagged with Color Your Basket
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Hatch Green Chile Chicken Enchilada Stuffed Spaghetti Squash
As we continue to move through the color wheel this year, August is all about our green foods! The Green chile has a mild, sweet flavor and much less bite than other varieties of chile peppers. However, this chile pepper packs a powerful punch by providing an assortment of essential nutrients and has only 30 calories per 1⁄2 cup serving! Green chile peppers provide well …
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Grilled Watermelon Steaks with Walnut Gremolata
This recipe is one for the books! Do not be intimidated by the name; it is a wonderful recipe that will fill that thrill to grill! The refreshing watermelon combined with the herbs and tanginess from walnut gremolata make a perfect pairing. For those of you who are not familiar with a gremolata, it is a mix of chopped parsley, garlic and grated lemon zest to make a …
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Bagel Quiche
Looking for a new healthy and delicious breakfast idea? This Bagel Quiche recipe is packed with nutrition and is the perfect way to start your day off right! Plus, if you have diabetes, you know it is important to eat a variety of foods that contain the right amounts of carbohydrates, protein, healthy fats, vitamins, and minerals. This recipe will help you incorporate …
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Berry Salad in Honey Mascarpone Dressing
With summer upon us, there are a lot of social festivities requiring us to bring a dish. As a host or a guest, we all want to have a fantastic recipe that everyone loves. Usually, it is a bonus if it is healthy and tasty! This Berry Salad in Honey Mascarpone Dressing is a great dish to share - not only is it delicious, it's waistline friendly too! It is beautifully …
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Tangy Mini Bell Pepper Salad
Bell peppers are one of the most versatile vegetables. They come with a range of flavors, nutrients, and varying amounts of heat. Bell peppers can be enjoyed raw, cooked or added to a dish. If you can’t already tell, they are definitely a food to keep in your refrigerator! They make for a heart healthy addition to any plate providing vibrant color, nutrients, fiber …
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Easy & Light Lemon Ice Cream
It's summertime and we all need a sweet and refreshing treat! Citrus, especially, lemon is a very popular item used for all types of cooking. To enjoy this month’s color- yellow, we're making this wonderful Easy Light Lemon Ice Cream recipe. You will find that most lemon desserts are low in fat but contain a high amount of sugar. When using lemon for dessert type …
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Corn Frittata
Corn is a staple summer vegetable for most families in the south and can be used in many different ways. Corn sometimes gets a bad reputation for being a starchy vegetable, but it actually has some great health benefits! Corn supplies the body with carbohydrates which give your body energy to get you through those hot summer days! Along with carbohydrates, according …
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Baked Salmon with Garlic and Dijon
Condiments are a fun way to spice up any recipe! For the month of June we are celebrating the color yellow, and what better ingredient to highlight than MUSTARD. Mustard has been around for thousands of years and was first used by the ancient Greeks for medicinal reasons. Mustard is made from mustard seeds which are considered to be high in antioxidants, omega-3 fatty …
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Peach and Gorgonzola Grilled Polenta Rounds
Originally known as peasant food, polenta has become all the rage in high-end restaurants because of the laborious cooking requirements. It can be a great side dish or even a main entrée! Polenta is made from corn, and when cooked perfectly becomes a smooth creamy component to any meal. When eaten, corn can supply the body with many nutrients such as carbohydrates, …
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Peanut Butter Banana Parfaits
After May’s month of orange, it is finally June and time to celebrate this month’s color- yellow! There are a lot of yellow fruits and vegetables that are fun to prepare and enjoy during the summer. Today’s recipe incorporates bananas, but also yogurt, to celebrate National Dairy Month. Yogurt is a cultured milk product that provides an excellent source of calcium, …