Nutritious choices made simple®
Marinating is a brilliant way to add flavor to any protein, but it’s especially magical with the sponge-like texture of tofu, which soaks up the sauce gorgeously. Serve this easy dish over brown rice or with whole-grain tortillas as a fajita filling.
Potato chips are good, and sweet potato chips are better. Made at home, where you can control the salt, fat, and seasonings, they’re unbeatable as a snack. Tip: Homemade potato chips bake more evenly when they’re evenly sliced, so pull out your mandolin slicer if you have one.
Microwaves get a bad rap for cooking, but with tasks like baking potatoes, they’re brilliant. A microwave can save you time and produce a potato that’s just as hot and fluffy as the oven. Topped with sour cream and your choice of frozen veggies, this fresh take on baked potatoes is worth a try.
Stuffing, we hope it goes without saying, is best when it’s, well…not stuffing. While you could put this into your turkey instead of baking it on its own, we think the flavor makes it a dish that can stand beautifully alone.
Move over, mashed potatoes, there’s a new favorite veggie puree in town! It’s orange, it’s sweet, it’s zesty, and your family will beg you to make it time and again.
Winter squash is sweet and lovely. Baked to perfection and topped with a crust of breadcrumbs, it’s the perfect side for any family dinner…up to and including a holiday feast. Tip: For Thanksgiving, you could prep everything but the breadcrumbs a day or two in advance, refrigerating until ready to bake.
This dish will win over even those who don’t think they like Brussels sprouts, and with a boost of protein from the pistachios, the leftovers makes a great snack…assuming there are any leftovers. Tip: For a little extra sweetness, sauté the shallots lightly in part of the olive oil before roasting them with the Brussels […]
A fantastic, healthy snack that’s sure to please! If hot and spicy isn’t your thing, take the nuts in a fall directions with a sweeter spice combo like cinnamon, nutmeg, ginger, and a dash of cardamom.