Sweet Potato and Greens Macaroni and Cheese. This recipe reinvents a traditional comfort food to be higher in fiber, stress-reducing nutrients, and flavor. Serves 4-6.
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Recipe: Ricciarelli Cookies with Orange Zest
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Ricciarelli Cookies with Orange Zest. These classic Italian almond cookies are a delicious way to treat your tastebuds in addition to your health, as they are lower in saturated fats and higher in healthy fats than most cookies. Makes 4 dozen cookies.
Recipe: Tea-Infused Tofu and Bok Choy Soup
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Tea-Infused Tofu and Bok Choy Soup. The tea, tofu, and greens are rich in nutrients and antioxidants to nourish you during hectic times. Serves 6.
Recipe: Pumpkin-Cranberry Muffins with Pecans and Maple Drizzle
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Pumpkin-Cranberry Muffins with Pecans and Maple Drizzle. These vegan muffins make perfectly portioned nibbles, deliciously inspired by classic autumn flavors. Makes 18-20 muffins.
Ask Mickey: Proper Portions, or Quality vs. Quantity
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Paying attention to the right portions for the right foods will help you increase the quality of your overall diet, maintain a healthy weight, and stretch your food dollars to better-quality ingredients that taste fantastic and nourish you deeply.
Apples with Homemade “Barely Salted” Caramel Sauce
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Apples with Homemade “Barely Salted” Caramel Sauce. This simple dessert achieves the mature flavor of salted caramel with just a pinch ofsea salt. Serves 4-6.
Recipe: North African Brown Rice and Lentils with Gremolata
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North African Brown Rice and Lentils with Gremolata. Sautéed onion and an eclectic blend of spices contribute plenty of flavor to this simple rice and lentil dish topped with a zesty blend of olives, lemon, and herbs. Serves 4.
Ask Mickey: Shake the Salty Habit
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Salt has been in the news lately, with the most up-to-date advice recommending that most of us scale back our sodium consumption to within the range of 1,500 to 2,300 milligrams per day (ask your healthcare provider for the best number for you to aim for). Need some perspective? A single teaspoon of table salt has 2,300 milligrams. Lowering sodium can be a difficult task, but it’s worth doing in order to protect your heart and maintain healthy blood pressure.
Recipe: D’anjou Pear Streusel
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D’anjou Pear Streusel. Tender bites of pear and juicy pieces of blackberry are irresistible with a streusel topping. Try local varieties of pear, if available, for a fresher, more robust flavor.
Recipe: Grape, Walnut, and Romaine Salad
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Grape, Walnut, and Romaine Salad. The sweet bursts of grape and toasty crunch of walnuts pair well in this chopped salad. Serves 4.