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Potato chips have a reputation for being pure junk food, but the truth is, potatoes have some useful nutrition in them, and when lightly dressed and considered in balance with your day, there’s no reason not to enjoy everyone’s favorite snack! Made at home and served with a bit of high-protein, low-fat yogurt-based dip, they […]
A recipe vibrant in both taste and color! The noteworthy flavors of asparagus and red pepper pair well with the mild tofu, which acts as a sponge for the delicious, Asian-inspired sauce.
This sweet salsa will add a great zest to your table! Serve it with fish or chicken along with a splash of balsamic vinegar for an exciting spring freshness that can’t be beat.
Cabbage is a great leafy green to use in soups as it holds up well under a simmer and keeps beautifully in leftovers. Paired with tomato paste and some of the favorite products of a late summer or early fall harvest, this recipe is a lovely option for making a garden-based meal towards the end […]
Potatoes are often seen as a food to be avoided by people trying to eat nutritiously, but the truth is, they have a lot of good nutrition, especially if you pick a variety that allows you to eat the skin. Roasting is a wonderful way to bring out the best natural flavors of this root […]
Commercially produced tomato soups often rely on added sugar and salt for flavor. This recipe uses roasting to concentrate the sugars naturally present in the vegetables and a lovely blend of fresh herbs for a more nutritious take that’s absolutely delicious. Great with a chunk of warm crusty bread.
If the words “mushroom soup” conjure up a can of condensed soup that your grandmother poured into various casseroles as a sauce, do yourself the favor of seeing mushroom soup through new eyes. Made fresh mushrooms, with a delicate balance of herbs and savory veggies, mushroom soup is a wonderful side, and yes, sauce, that […]
This soup will keep you warm on a cold, snowy night. For a creamier dish, finish with a dollop of plain, non-fat Greek yogurt. If you enjoy a bit spice, take the flavor up a notch with a dash of cayenne pepper. Serve it over a bed of greens and good, crusty whole-grain bread.