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Quinoa is a grain-like crop that is grown primarily for its seeds. It originated in the Andean region of South America where it has been a staple food source for over 6,000 years. Only recently did quinoa make its name in North America as a healthy and easy to...
Did you know that only about one quarter of adults in the U.S. eat three or more servings of vegetables a day? That’s according to a recent Centers for Disease Control (CDC) report. This is far short of the national objective that at least half of Americans reach this...
Makes 6-8 servings Ingredients: – 3/4 pound ground beef/turkey – 1 cup onion, chopped – 2 cloves garlic, minced – 3 cups (24oz) tomato sauce – 1 cup mushrooms, chopped – 1 head spinach, chopped – 2 teaspoon dried basil – 2 teaspoon dried oregano – 2 teaspoon dried...
Makes 3-4 servings Ingredients: – 2 teaspoons extra-virgin olive oil – 2 garlic cloves, chopped – 1/2 cup water – 1/4 teaspoon red pepper flakes – 1/4 teaspoon black pepper – 15-19 ounce can cannelloni or white great northern/navy beans – 10 3/4 ounce can condensed reduced-sodium chicken noodle...
These make a great breakfast or snack and can be changed to any fruit of your choice, berries are excellent fresh in the summer! Makes 12 muffins Ingredients – 1 1/2 cups whole wheat pastry flour – 1 1/2 cups white flour – 1/4 cup wheat germ, wheat/oat bran,...
Gooey mozzarella encased in a crunchy golden shell makes this simple and classic dish irresistible. Makes 18-20 croquettes Ingredients: – 6 medium russet (baking) potatoes (2 1/2 pounds), peeled and quartered – 1/2 pound mozzarella, chopped – 1/4 cup grated parmesan – 1 tablespoon onion salt – 1/4 cup...
Chicken, Cheese, and Chard…..hence the chi chi in these enchiladas! Enjoy the goodness of this balanced meal all wrapped up in a corn tortilla. Ingredients – 1 1/2 cup shredded breast and thigh meat from a pre-roasted chicken – 1 1/2 cup Swiss chard, packed; chiffonade into 1/4-inch strips...
Ingredients – 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour – 1 1/2 teaspoons double-acting baking powder – 1 cup sour cream – 1 teaspoon baking soda – 1 stick (1/2 cup) unsalted butter, softened – 1 1/3 cups granulated sugar – 2 large eggs – 1 teaspoon vanilla extract – 1/3...
Savor this flavorful soup on a cold winter day. Add a slice of fresh bread and a side salad and you have a complete meal! Serves 6-8 Ingredients – 1 12 oz can white beans, or 1/2 cup dry white beans – 1 tablespoon olive oil – 1 tablespoon...