This side starts as something very familiar–roasted vegetables. But the berbere makes the sweet carrots and fennel taste earthier and the orange and mint gives the dish a sprightly edge. Pic shows dill, but mint gave the dish a whole new flavor. Yields 5 Servings FREEBIE!!! Ingredients: 2 Tbsp. olive oil 4 fennel bulbs, sliced…

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Hot Spinach Artichoke Dip Serves 8         Equals: 1 : 2 ounce serving= 1/2 protein & 1 fat 8 oz light cream cheese ¼ cup fat free sour cream ¼ cup reduced fat Veganaise 1 clove mince garlic ½ cup shredded parmesan ½ cup finely shredded light mozzarella cheese Pepper to taste 1 (14 oz. can) quartered…

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This salad goes great with any kind of fish. My favorite… garlicy prawns. Dressing: 1 medium shallot, peeled and minced 3 tablespoons Champaign Vinegar ¼ teaspoon fresh ground pepper 1/8 cup extra virgin olive oil Salad 1. Begin with making the dressing, add the minced shallots to a small bowl along with the vinegar, and…

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Put all that leftover turkey to good use in this tasty soup. It’s quick and easy to make and is loaded with color and flavor thanks to red curry paste, carrots, peppers, mushrooms, and snow peas. Fermented pastes are absolute must in a kitchen. They gives us great umami flavors and bring tastes from around…

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A lesson from Dr. Greger, M.D. FACLM Founder Nutritionfacts.org Edamame are young soybeans still in their pods. They, along with other soy foods like tempeh, tofu, soymilk, and miso, are high in nutrients typically associated with other legumes, including fiber, iron, magnesium, potassium, protein, and zinc. Soybeans naturally contain a class of phytoestrogens (phyto= plant) called isoflavones (estrogenic and antiestrogenic). People hear…

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“I love Pad Thai, but I don’t love the blood sugar spike that comes with the rice noodles and sugary sauce. This recipe offers all the same classic flavors and textures over a bed of low-carb, fiber-rich Miracle Noodles. It’s packed with veggies, protein-rich eggs, and tofu to give you tons of nutrients in every…

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OK, so fennel disappeared from the grocery for a few weeks and I freaked out. Well its back and Im looking forward to delving into as many fennel recipes as I can. It took me a bit to get used to the anise flavor of the bulb…since I can’t stand the taste of black licorice.…

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This salad has an array of flavors from the clean refreshing mint to the sweetness of the balsamic to the citrusy tartness of the sumac spice. Fattoush is a middle eastern salad, originating in Lebanon, and is part of an array of dishes known as fattat, using stale bread as a foundation. However my favorite…

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