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Grilled Chicken Portobello Salad
1 Apr, 2026Ingredients:
4 cloves garlic, smashed and chopped
1/2 teaspoon ground black pepper
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 cup extra virgin olive oil, plus more for drizzling
1/2 cup chopped fresh flat-leaf parsley
6 sprigs fresh thyme, leaves only
2 pounds boneless skinless chicken breasts
4 Portobello mushrooms, brushed clean and stems removed
2 small heads radicchio, halved
few sprigs of watercress, to serve
Directions:
Put the ga... -
Black Bean and Walnut Brownies
1 Apr, 2026Ingredients:
1 (15 1/2 oz) can black beans, rinsed and drained
1/2 cup olive oil
2 large eggs
1/4 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
1/4 cup agave or maple syrup
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1/2 cup mini chocolate chips, divided into two 1/4 cup portions
1/3 cup white whole wheat flour
1/2 teaspoon baking powder
1 teaspoon canola, coconut, or walnut oil
1/4 cup chopped walnuts
Directions:
Preheat oven to 350 degrees.... -
Scallop Stir-Fry
1 Apr, 2026Ingredients:
3 ounces scallops
1 cup broccoli
1/2 cup onion
1/2 cup yellow pepper
1/2 cup carrots
1 1/2 tablespoons olive oil
1/3 cup cooked brown rice
Directions:
In a sauté pan, heat 3/4 tablespoon olive oil.
Add scallops and heat until thoroughly cooked, flipping over once.
Remove scallops from the pan and set aside.
Add remaining oil to pan. Add vegetables. Cook for 2 minutes.
Re-add the scallops to pan... -
Spinach and Artichoke Egg Souffle
1 Apr, 2026Ingredients:
1 1/2 cups coarsely chopped artichoke hearts
1 1/2 cups cooked spinach (about 3 cups fresh spinach or 9 oz box of frozen spinach, thawed and drained)
1/3 cup finely shredded parmesan cheese
1/2 teaspoon ground pepper
1 cup milk, heated (can substitute unsweetened almond or coconut milk)
2 garlic cloves, minced
1/2 cup onion, finely chopped
2 tablespoons olive oil
2 tablespoons whole-wheat flour*
3 large egg yolks... -
Carrot Muffins
1 Apr, 2026Ingredients:
1 cup oat bran
1 1/4 cup whole-wheat flour
1 teaspoon baking soda
1/2 teaspoon baking powder
2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
1/4 - 1/2 teaspoon ground ginger
3 carrots
8 ounces plain yogurt
1/2 cup egg substitute
1/2 cup unsweetened applesauce
1/2 cup seedless raisins
1/3 cup brown sugar
1 teaspoon vanilla
Directions:
Preheat oven to 350 F.
Spray 8 jumbo (or 12 regular) size mu... -
Roasted Butternut Squash
1 Apr, 2026Ingredients:
1 pound butternut squash, peeled and 3/4-inch diced
1 tablespoon olive oil
3 tablespoons olive oil for dressing
1 tablespoon maple syrup
1/2 teaspoon ground black pepper
1/2 teaspoon ground black pepper for dressing
3 tablespoons dried cranberries
1 cup apple cider or apple juice
2 tablespoons cider vinegar
2 tablespoons minced shallots
2 teaspoons Dijon mustard
6 ounces baby spinach, washed and spu... -
Sesame Broccoli
1 Apr, 2026Ingredients:
1 teaspoon puréed fresh ginger root
1 tablespoon soy sauce
1 teaspoon sesame oil
1 tablespoon fresh lemon or orange juice
2 pounds broccoli
1 tablespoon sesame seeds, toasted
Black pepper to taste
Directions:
Whisk together ginger, soy sauce, oil and lemon or orange juice in shallow serving bowl. Set aside.
Trim, peel and cut the broccoli stalks diagonally into 1/2 inch slices. Steam broccoli until tender-crisp.
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Blueberry Frozen Yogurt
1 Apr, 2026Ingredients:
2 cups of non-fat Greek yogurt
2 cups of fresh or frozen blueberries (or strawberries, blackberries or raspberries)
1/4 cup of honey (or sugar)
1 tablespoon of lemon juice
Directions:
Blend blueberries, honey and lemon juice in a blender or food processor until smooth.
Add yogurt to blueberry mixture in blender or food processer and mix until combined.
Pour blueberry and yogurt mixture into ice cream maker and freeze according to ... -
Wild Salmon Burgers
1 Apr, 2026Ingredients:
1 pound skinless wild salmon fillet
1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
1 tablespoon canola oil
1 tablespoon chopped fresh chives
1 tablespoon reduced-sodium soy sauce (use Tamari for gluten-free)
1 teaspoon sesame oil
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/8 teaspoon freshly ground pepper
1/3 cup sesame seeds
2 teaspoons peanut oil
4 whole grain buns
4 tomato slices
1 1/2 cups baby greens
Directions:
1 pound ... -
Berry Walnut Oatmeal
1 Apr, 2026Ingredients:
1 cup dry quick oats
2 tablespoons raisins
2 tablespoons walnuts
1/2 cup blueberries
1 1/3 cup boiling water
Directions:
Combine oats, raisins, walnuts and blueberries in bowl.
Add 1 cup* boiling hot water to bowl and stir thoroughly. Oatmeal will thicken upon standing.
*For thinner oatmeal add 1 1/3 cup water, for thicker oatmeal reduce water to 2/3 cup.Irish Soda Bread
1 Apr, 2026Ingredients:
2 cups whole wheat flour
2 cups regular flour
1 1/2 cups brown sugar
2 teaspoons baking soda
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon allspice
1 cup raisins, soaked and drained
2 cups whole milk
2 teaspoons vinegar
2 eggs, beaten
Directions:
In a bowl, combine first 6 dry ingredients (whole wheat flour, regular flour, brown sugar, baking soda, salt and allspice).
In another bowl, combine the next 4 wet ing...Sautéed Green Beans
1 Apr, 2026Ingredients:
2 pounds green beans, trim the ends with the stem
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 cup olive oil
4 cloves garlic, minced
1/4 teaspoon pepper flakes
1 1/2 tablespoons rosemary, chopped fine
1 lemon, lemon zest
Directions:
Pre-cook the green beans in a large pot of boiling, salted water. When tender, place the beans in iced water, drain, and reserve.
In a large sauté pan, heat 1/4 cup of olive oil. Add minced garlic and cook gent...












