Recipes

Skinny Spicy Spaghetti with Garlic, Parmesan and Veggies

May 15, 2013
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I love creating healthy pasta recipes. Pasta is one of those foods that we’re told not to eat if we’re on a diet. It has “way too many carbs” and can make you “put on weight.” But pasta is also one of the best comfort foods we have, and for people who love it, it’s [...]

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Falafel Style Lentil Burgers with Creamy Feta Sauce

May 1, 2013
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It is no secret that I love lentils. Between their high protein content and their earthy, nutty flavor – I’m always looking for more ways to squeeze lentils into my diet. I’m also a huge fan of mediterranean flavors and the husband and I absolutely love falafel. And so, when I saw this recipe from [...]

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How to Make Simple and Healthy Roasted Red Peppers

April 22, 2013
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I love roasted red peppers. I love their texture, their flavor, and how they add a gourmet feel to so many dishes. What I don’t love about them is that often at restaurants and the grocery store, they are packed in oil, or roasted in a ton of oil, which just adds unnecessary fat and [...]

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Red Lentil Dal

April 8, 2013
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Dal is one of my favorite one-pot meals. It also happens to be a powerhouse of nutritional goodness, thanks to the wonderful little lentil that’s at the heart of every dal recipe. With about 30% of their calories from protein, lentils have the third-highest level of protein, by weight, of any legume or nut, after soybeans and hemp. Lentils also [...]

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Sweet Potato, Poblano and Coconut Curry Soup

March 26, 2013
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Mexican and Asian/Indian flavors, combined in a soup? I was a little skeptical at first. After all, I never would have thought to combine poblano chiles with coconut milk and oregano But thanks to the True Food Kitchen Cookbook, I was inspired to try this recipe, and I ended up with a tasty, well balanced [...]

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Whole Wheat Linguine with Spinach Herb Pesto

March 20, 2013
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Pesto and creamy sauces are two of the husband’s favorite pasta toppings. I actually love pesto too – it’s one of my guilty pleasures. Normally pesto is loaded with tons of oil, cheese, and fat – which makes it a less healthy alternative to marinara sauce. And while you can sometimes substitute other greens (kale, [...]

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