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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 […]
These tasty chips are seasoned with chili powder and cumin. Lime juice adds depth and tanginess. If you’ve got a mister, you can mix the oil and lime juice together and mist instead of brushing it on. Serve up with a side of Black Bean & Bell Pepper Salsa for an appetizer you could make […]
You can use whatever vegetables you have on hand for this veggie-packed breakfast option. Mushrooms or broccoli would be fantastic. For a little more flavor, play with your favorite spices. Garlic and chili powder would provide a little southwestern flair, or consider a dash of ground mustard for a pop of umami. Love a more […]
Expand your chili repertoire with this simple white chili. This recipe makes a small batch, which is perfect for testing something new, but it can easily be doubled or tripled to feed a bigger group. Try your hand at playing with great chili: for a slightly sweeter profile, use a red or orange bell pepper […]
Creamy red pepper sauce is a wonderful pasta sauce to top whole-grain pasta. Add your favorite lean protein such as beans or chicken and serve with a light salad of dark, leafy greens to round out the meal.
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 […]
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 […]