As fall begins, leaves turn and temperatures drop, it’s time to warm things up. Add a little heat (and cheese) to one our favorite comfort foods – muffins – and you get our Cheesy Pepper Chive recipe. Make a batch for a week of quick morning meals and mouth-watering flavor. Cheesy Pepper Chive Muffins Ingredients: 1 cup whole-wheat flour 1 cup all-purpose flour 3 tsp. baking powder ¼ tsp. salt Generous pinch of black pepper 1 cup milk 1 egg ½ cup chopped green onions or chives ½ cup minced red bell peppers 1 cup grated pepper jack cheese ¼ […]
If you are able to buy chives with their pretty purple flowers, stir the petals into softened butter with a little honey—then smear over warm cornbread, you’re in for a treat. To make this with regular flour, simply use whole-wheat or all-purpose flour and omit the flaxseed. Best eaten the day it is made. Cheddar Chive Skillet Cornbread Ingredients: 4 Tbs. unsalted butter 1½ cups cornmeal ½ cup gluten-free flour blend (such as King Arthur Gluten Free All-Purpose Flour) 1 Tbs. ground flaxseed 1 Tbs. baking powder ½ tsp. salt 1 cup low-fat (1 percent) milk or unsweetened nondairy milk […]
Struggling to get dinner on the table every night? Shortcuts are 100 percent acceptable! These burritos use frozen chicken nuggets for protein and kid-friendly flavor. Because all of the ingredients can be prepared ahead of time, you can assemble these on time-strapped evenings and have dinner on the table in under 20 minutes. That’s a win! Easy Chicken Nugget Burritos Ingredients: 8 oz frozen chicken nuggets (TRY: Applegate Organic Chicken Nuggets) 6 (8-inch) whole-grain tortillas 1 cup baby spinach 1½ cups cooked brown rice 1½ cups shredded cheddar cheese ¼ tsp. ground cumin, or to taste ¼ tsp. chili powder, […]
Huli-huli is a traditional Hawaiian dish, made with chicken that’s marinated in a sweet-and-sour sauce and turned many times during cooking. In this dish, we’ve replaced the chicken with tofu, but you can use chicken if you prefer. We paired it with bowls full of whole-grain rice and veggies. HULI-HULI VEGGIE BOWLS Ingredients: 8 ounces extra-firm tofu (or 1 cup cooked chicken meat, cut into pieces) 1½ cups pineapple juice ¼ cup low-sodium soy sauce 4 cloves garlic, peeled and minced 4 tsp. minced ginger 4 green onions, sliced thinly 2 Tbs. low-sodium natural ketchup 2 tsp. sesame oil ¼ […]
Perfect for gatherings, you can prep the ingredients ahead, but don’t make this dip until right before serving. Serve with radish rounds and tortilla chips. CHUNKY MANGO AVOCADO DIP Ingredients: 3 large mangoes (peeled and diced to ½-inch pieces) ¼ cup fresh lime juice 3 tablespoons orange juice 1 serrano or jalapeño pepper (seeded and finely diced) ⅓ cup finely chopped fresh cilantro 2 Tbs. minced red onion 4 medium avocados (peeled, pitted and diced to ¾-inch pieces) ½ tsp. coarse salt ½ cup crumbled feta or Cotija cheese (optional) Fresh radishes, cut into rounds Seeded tortilla chips (TRY: […]
Korean cuisine is steeped in agricultural traditions and known for having a lot of side dishes. Here we combine some of the most common flavors in one bowl. SPICY KOREAN QUINOA, VEGGIE & TOFU BOWLS Ingredients For The Citrus Soy Dressing ¼ cup fresh orange juice 3 Tbs. reduced-sodium soy sauce or tamari 2 Tbs. freshly squeezed lemon juice 1 Tbs. honey 1 tsp. lemon zest For the Quinoa Bowl 1 (14-ounce) package extra-firm tofu (well-drained and cut into ½-inch cubes) 3 Tbs. gochujang (Korean fermented red chile sauce) 4 Tbs. vegetable oil 3 cloves garlic 8 ounces thickly sliced […]
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Drinking water is essential. It balances body fluids. Your body is composed of about 60 percent water and performs vital functions such as protecting your organs and tissues, regulating your body temperature and carrying nutrients and oxygen to your cells—essentially it keeps your body running like a well-oiled machine. It keeps skin looking healthy. Water moisturizes your skin and functions as a protective barrier to prevent excess fluid loss (think free anti-aging cream). In addition, it can keep your skin fresh and smooth. It boosts the immune system. Those who guzzle water are at a lower risk of getting sick. This crystal-clear concoction […]
If you like a little zing in a salad, you’ll want to try this one! It’s a beautiful blend of spinach, snap peas, avocados, strawberries and chicken. Tender basil leaves add mild flavor and vivid color to the fabulous, nutrient-loaded vinaigrette. Sage-Breaded Chicken, Spinach and Snap Pea Salad Ingredients: 1 egg (lightly beaten) ¼ cup sour cream ¾ cup Italian-flavored bread crumbs 1½ tsp. ground sage 1 pound chicken tenders 5 ounces baby spinach 2 cups snap peas (chopped) 2 cups strawberries (sliced) 2 avocadoes (thinly sliced) ¼ cup roasted unsalted almonds (chopped) ¼ cup lightly packed fresh basil leaves […]
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