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Lemon Pepper Cod
February is Heart Month and we are celebrating with a nutritious, protein-packed recipe! We’re making sauteed lemon pepper cod, which is just a few simple ingredients – cod, lemon, black pepper, olive oil and salt! Serve it up with a green salad or Green Beans Almondine and Roasted Sweet Potato Wedges to make it a…
Read MoreApple Cinnamon Bran Muffins
Welcome to the best muffin recipe… ever! The base of the muffin is fluffy and tender, made with crushed bran flakes, oats, yogurt and vanilla, and is laced with chunks of honeycrisp apple and cinnamon. You’re going to love them! A few tips for making tender and delicious muffins: Don’t overmix the batter. Combine the…
Read MoreLoaded Taco Dip
If you’re seeking a Super Bowl snack, look no further! This dip is loaded with refried beans, taco seasoned Greek yogurt, guacamole, black olives, cheddar cheese, diced tomatoes and green onion. Serve it with your favorite tortilla chips and raw veggies and get snacking! Here are a few options for making this dip your own:…
Read MoreTabbouleh
Have you tried tabbouleh? It’s a fabulous Middle Eastern salad made with parsley, bulgur, cucumber and tomato salad with olive oil and fresh lemon. Parsley is really the star of the dish, with bulgur being a close second. Season it to taste and serve it with your next meal. I love it with grilled lamb…
Read MoreWhite Chicken Chili
I’ve tried a lot of white chicken chili recipes over the years, and this one is by far my favorite! It features loads of tender chicken breast, cannellini beans, green chilies, a dab of cream cheese and loads of spices. Top it with crushed tortilla chips, shredded Monterey cheese, diced avocado, fresh cilantro and some…
Read MoreCinnamon Raisin Oatmeal Cups
Behold the ultimate fiber-rich snack or breakfast! These cinnamon raisin oatmeal cups are stuffed with old-fashioned rolled oats, a touch of maple syrup, plump raisins and plenty of cinnamon. Grab a few for the road to make for a delicious snack or pair with Greek yogurt and fresh fruit for a satisfying breakfast! Here’s how…
Read MoreSmoked Salmon Crostini
Behold a fabulously flavorful NYE appetizer recipe! The smoked salmon crostini. Crostinis are basically a crispy baguette round. They are easy to make – simply slice a baguette into rounds then drizzle each with a little bit of olive oil and sprinkle with a pinch of salt. Bake at 350 degrees F for about 8…
Read MorePomegranate Guacamole
Guacamole is always a hit at any party. The fabulous flavors and textures of creamy avocado, zippy red onion and jalapeno, herby cilantro and garlic with salty tortilla chips will win over any guest. This version is all of those things, plus a festive topping that is beautiful AND nutritious! POMEGRANATES! These beautiful arils come…
Read MoreOlive Oil Mashed Potatoes
I can’t resist a pile of creamy mashed potatoes – can you? This version is made with rich, dreamy olive oil, a bit of milk and salt and pepper. You may think you’ll miss the butter (trust me – I love butter, too), but the rich flavor of the olive oil really takes mashed potatoes…
Read MoreAvocado Deviled Eggs
At nearly every holiday party there is a tray of perfectly styled deviled eggs, and I am always the first one to grab a couple. They are SO good and always remind me of my childhood. This year, I’m whipping up a platter of deviled eggs with an elevated twist – from both a flavor…
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