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Gobble Without the Wobble
On Thanksgiving the average American consumes 4,500 calories (more than two entire days’ worth!) and gains an average of 1-2 pounds. This might not seem like a ton of weight, but including the holiday’s through-out the year your weight gain can add up. There are many easy fixes that can be done to enjoy Thanksgiving meals without all the calories included. A balanced …
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Mediterranean Crescent Ring
Our last recipe for Vegetarian Awareness month is the Mediterranean Crescent Ring. Filled with spinach, artichokes, olives peppers and of course cheese, it's a delicious and filling way to provide a vegetarian meal for you and your family.
Mediterranean Crescent RingYield: Serves 16 portionsFor the filling:1 (10 oz) package chopped spinach, thawed and water …
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Strawberry Tomato Salsa
Did you know that Strawberries are considered a superfood and are ranked second among the top ten antioxidant containing fruits? They are packed full of vitamin C, potassium, folate, phytonutrients and fiber, which aid in a healthy heart. One of the best things about strawberries is how unique and versatile they can be! They make a great addition to any salad, …
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Jalapeno and Caramelized Onion Mashed Potatoes
Post and images by guest blogger, Rebecca White, of A Pleasant Little Kitchen.
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I ate a lot of mashed potatoes growing up. Once a week our family would have a roast at Granny’s house and instead of roast potatoes she would serve mashed potatoes.
I still remember the hand held potato masher my grandfather would man as …
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Honey Grilled Peaches
Post and images by guest blogger, Rebecca White, of A Pleasant Little Kitchen.
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If the grill is hot, why stop the cooking fun when the main dish is finished. Grill dessert too.
Why, you ask? Because you can, it’s fun AND it’s unexpected.
The perfect dessert recipe to start with is honey grilled peaches.
Grab a …
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Dietitian Spotlight: Breakfast Stir-Fry
Jumpstart your day with a unique twist on a traditional breakfast with this yummy and hearty Breakfast Stir-Fry.
We often think of rice as a part of a lunch or dinner entrée, however, several countries around the world use rice for many of their meals, including breakfast. Rice is an excellent staple to add to meals because it is packed with the energy you need to power …
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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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Breakfast Quesadillas
Post and images by guest blogger, Rebecca White, of A Pleasant Little Kitchen.
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We are a quesadilla family, hopefully you are too.
Didn’t finish all the steak last night? Roasted cauliflower still not eaten? Leftover chicken? Only cheese and tortillas in the fridge?
Not a problem. Make quesadillas.
Grab some …
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Broiled Eggs with Goat Cheese and Arugula
Post and images by guest blogger, Rebecca White, of A Pleasant Little Kitchen.
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My first introduction to baked eggs was from Ina Garten. The ease of the recipe was appealing and the flavors were everything I craved. When I wanted to impress guests at breakfast, I would make her creation.
It was an addictive …
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Ham and Blueberry Cheddar Grilled Cheese Sandwich
Post and images by guest blogger, Rebecca White, of A Pleasant Little Kitchen.
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Cheese melted between two slices of buttered bread has powerful effect. That’s why this lovely meal has its own month of celebration. April is National Grilled Cheese month.
It’s easy to find cheesy inspiration when walking through …