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Fettuccini and Meatballs
Turkey meatballs are braised with marinara sauce and then served over twisted turmeric fettuccini noodles...
One-Pot Recipe: Zucchini, Lemon, and Ricotta Pasta
Lightened Up Lasagna
This recipe uses silken tofu along with ricotta cheese to create a creamy filling that is lower in fat and calories...
Meal Prep Recipe Spotlight: Pantry Meals
It's time for some fun recipes that feature pantry staples! Here are three of my favorites...
Use your noodles!
Veggie Noodles
Farmer's Market Dinner
I got to visit a Farmer's Market over the weekend. They had a huge array of tropical fruits, local grown seasonal produce, fresh herbs, sunflowers and more!
Pea Shoots and More Greens
Pea shoots are larger than "sprouts" but are not mature enough to produce peas. They taste like peas and have a delicate flavor. Plus, their versatility makes them delicious whether they are raw or cooked. Find out what we bought at the farmers' market this week and see the dishes we made with our finds!
“Vegetti" & MeatBalls
Pasta Shapes Exciting Meals!
Penne Pasta - and the art of working with ground turkey breast
Healthful Holiday Side Dishes
Here are a few of my favorite ideas for healthful holiday sides...
Pasta Display and Activity Ideas:
When you choose whole grain options and healthful toppings, pasta can be part of a healthy eating pattern. Here are a few ideas to help turn this popular food into an engaging teaching tool!
5 Foods People with Diabetes Shouldn't Fear
Diabetes shouldn’t have you fearing your food! Too many people give up delicious, nutritious foods because they have some vague idea that blood sugars go wonky when they eat certain things. Have no fear! While it’s a good idea to limit baked goods and greasy fast food, you can nearly always find room for nutrient-dense foods like these.
New Series: Kitchen Hacks
Today I want to start a new series: Kitchen Hacks. In this series, I'll share the tips and tricks I've learned while spending years in kitchens all across the United States. These will be fun tidbits for cooking demonstrations, recipe inspiration, email blasts, handouts, presentations, activities -- however you'd like to use them!
Kitchen Hacks: Bean Edition
We all know that beans are great, but how can you add more of them to your diet? That's where today's kitchen hack comes in...
Make the Most of Pasta Month
Did you know that October is National Pasta Month? Celebrate with these cooking and shopping tips!
Have Fun with Fresh Tomatoes!
This sauce offers a great way to use and store a large quantity of fresh tomatoes from your garden or the farmers' market.
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