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Month: May 2024

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Strawberry Almond Ricotta Toast

By Jennifer Koslo, PhD, RDN, LDN, CPT, from the cookbook, “DASH for Weight Loss”. An easy-to-follow plan for losing weight, increasing energy, and lowering blood pressure. An essential part of any weight-management plan is consistency in when and how you fuel your body. By taking just 10 minutes each morning to prepare a quick and nutritious breakfast, you will have […]

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Strawberry-Banana Protein Muffins

By Jennifer Koslo, PhD, RDN, LDN, CPT, from the cookbook, “DASH for Weight Loss”. An easy-to-follow plan for losing weight, increasing energy, and lowering blood pressure. Have you heard of “8-a-Day”? It’s the California Strawberry Commission’s campaign promoting the health benefits of eating 8 strawberries a day. Clinical research suggests that eating just one serving of 8 strawberries a day […]

Ethnicity > European 0

British Scones

By Carolyn Cashen; food blogger. “Scones” originated in Britain and Southern Ireland. Britain includes, Whales, Scotland, England and the northern part of Ireland. British scones are lightly sweetened, but also may be savory. The savory version contains cheese, onion and bacon. The sweet variation contains raisins, currants, or dates. It is sometimes prepared with oats in the batter. Scones around […]

Appetizers 0

Vanilla Bean Panna Cotta

By Jennifer A. Welper, Wellness Executive Chef; from the cookbook, “Cook Smart, Eat Well.” Mayo Clinic recipes and strategies for healthy living. This quick simple dessert is great year-round, but especially in the summer with fresh local berries added. Panna cotta is typically made with heavy cream. This version cuts down on the fat by using half-and-half. You can also […]

Appetizers 0

Chicken Satay

By Jennifer A. Welper, Wellness Executive Chef; from the cookbook, “Cook Smart, Eat Well.” Mayo Clinic recipes and strategies for healthy living. Different thickness of meat will determine the length of cooking necessary to reach a minimum temperature of 165 F. Servings 2 Ingredients: Directions: By Jennifer A. Welper, Wellness Executive Chef; from the cookbook, “Cook Smart, Eat Well.” Mayo […]

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Caprese Frittata

By Jennifer A. Welper, Wellness Executive Chef; from the cookbook, “Cook Smart, Eat Well.” Mayo Clinic recipes and strategies for healthy living. You can use any type of tomato, but ripe globe or beefsteak tomatoes are great choices. If you don’t have fresh basil, substitute 1 tablespoon dried basil, although the flavor will be different. If you want a cheesier […]

Appetizers 0

Tomato Bruschetta

By Jennifer A. Welper, Wellness Executive Chef; from the cookbook, “Cook Smart, Eat Well.” Mayo Clinic recipes and strategies for healthy living. This tomato mixture in bruschetta also works great as a topping on pasta dishes or with seared chicken breasts and fish. Servings: 4 Ingredients: Directions: By Jennifer A. Welper, Wellness Executive Chef; from the cookbook, “Cook Smart, Eat […]

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Tuna Melt

By Jennifer A. Welper, Wellness Executive Chef; from the cookbook, “Cook Smart, Eat Well.” Mayo Clinic recipes and strategies for healthyliving. When purchasing reduced-fat mayonnaise, look for brands that contain fewer ingredients. Serves 2 Ingredients: Directions: By Jennifer A. Welper, Wellness Executive Chef; from the cookbook, “Cook Smart, Eat Well.” Mayo Clinic recipes and strategies for healthyliving.

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Orange Cinnamon French Toast

By Jennifer A. Welper, Wellness Executive Chef; from the cookbook, “Cook Smart, Eat Well.” Mayo Clinic recipes and strategies for healthyliving. A variation of this recipe uses apple juice in place of the orange juice, along with 1 cup of diced apples. Pair this with a serving of caprese frittata a complete breakfast. Servings 8 Ingredients: Directions: By Jennifer A. […]

Ethnicity > Mexican 0

Taco Tuesday Night Taco

By Natalie Morales; from the cookbook, “At Home with Natalie”. Simple recipes for healthy living from my kitchen to yours. Serves 4 to 6 Ingredients: Directions: By Natalie Morales; from the cookbook, “At Home with Natalie”. Simple recipes for healthy living from my kitchen to yours.

Ethnicity > Italian 0

Tableside Caesar Salad

By Natalie Morales; from the cookbook, “At Home with Natalie”. Simple recipes for healthy living from my kitchen to yours. I love ordering a tableside caesar salad at restaurants and watching them make it fresh. It’s a good dinner theatre. You can give your guests or family that same tableside service, guaranteed to impress. Now, my husband is not a […]

Ethnicity > American 0

One-Pot Turkey Chili with Tortilla Chips

By Carolyn Cashen; food blogger. “Chili con carne” stands for “chili with meat” in Spanish. “Chili” is short for “chili con carne”. “Chili” usually includes ground beef, tomato sauce, pinto beans or kidney beans; and seasoned with onion, garlic, cumin, chili peppers and/or chili powder. This dish originated in Mexico. The first chili recipe was written in 1857 during the […]

Ethnicity > Italian 0

Shrimp Pasta Primavera

By Shari Neff, Takoma Park, MD. From the Taste of Home; from the cookbook, “The Cool Kitchen”. 385 plus oven-free dishes ideal when temperatures soar. They say a way to a man’s heart is through his stomach. So when I invite that special guy to dinner, I like to prepare something equally wonderful. This well-seasoned pasta dish has tons of […]

Ethnicity > Italian 0

Italian Grilled Cheese Sandwiches

By Beth Hiott, York, SC. From the Taste of Home; from the cookbook, “The Cool Kitchen”. 385 plus oven-free dishes ideal when temperatures soar. I made up this recipe for the students in my class. The kids like it so much, they often go home and fix it for their families. Makes: 2 servings; Takes: 20 minutes. Ingredients: Directions: Per […]

Ethnicity > Mediterranean 0

Spanish Rice

By Anne Yaeger, Washington DC. From the Taste of Home; from the cookbook, “The Cool Kitchen”. 385 plus oven-free dishes ideal when temperatures soar. You’ll find my Spanish rice is so much better than any boxed variety in grocery stores. Best of all, it can be prepared in about the same time as those so-called convenience foods and uses items […]

Midday Recipes 0

Caprese Sandwich

By the Taste of Home; from the cookbook, “The Cool Kitchen”. 385 plus oven-free dishes ideal when temperatures soar. This is a staple sandwich in my family thatwe make at least several times a month when things are hectic, and we need a fast, fresh and healthy dinner when you don’t want to turn on the oven. Pair with a […]