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Smoked Turkey, Black Bean, Bell Pepper and Corn Salad Recipe

This no-cook quickie dinner is less than 18 percent fat. Dig in Ingredients 3 cups (about 3/4 lb) diced, cooked smoked turkey breast 1 can (15.5 oz) black beans, rinsed and drained 1 1/2 cups fresh corn kernels 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved 1 cup diced bell peppers (any colors) 1/2 cup finely chopped red

Veggie Cassoulet Recipe

A fiber-filled belly warmer from Brian Scheehser, chef at Trellis in Kirkland, Washington Ingredients 2 tablespoons olive oil 2 zucchini, chopped 2 celery stalks, sliced 1 onion, chopped 1/4 teaspoon salt 1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper 4 cloves garlic, sliced 1 can (14 oz) diced tomatoes, drained 3 cups drained cannellini beans, liquid reserved

Green Beans with Blackened Sage and Hazelnuts Recipe

Ingredients 1 tablespoon unsalted butter 1 tablespoon olive oil 1/2 cup chopped fresh sage 3 cloves garlic, finely chopped 2 lb green beans, trimmed 1/2 teaspoon salt 1/4 cup hazelnuts, chopped Preparation Heat a large skillet over medium-high heat. Heat butter and oil, then cook sage until it begins to blacken, 1 to 2 minutes.

Mashed Potatoes and Parsnips with Caramelized Onions and Blue Cheese Recipe

Ingredients 1 tablespoon olive oil 3 large white onions, thinly sliced 2 tablespoons brown sugar 1/4 teaspoons salt 3 baking potatoes (such as Yukon gold, about 2 lb), peeled and cubed 6 parsnips (about 1 lb), peeled and cut into 1-inch pieces 1 1/2 cups low-sodium chicken broth, heated 1/4 cup crumbled blue cheese 3

Quinoa Pilaf with Pine Nuts Recipe

Ingredients 1/2 cup quinoa 1 cup low-sodium chicken broth 2 teaspoons olive oil 1/2 large onion, chopped 2 tablespoons pine nuts, toasted in a dry skillet over medium-high heat until golden brown, 2 minutes 2 tablespoons fresh parsley, chopped Preparation Bring quinoa and broth to a boil in a medium saucepan. Reduce heat to low;

Summer Rolls Recipe

Ingredients 1 oz cellophane noodles 1 pound extra-lean ground turkey breast 2 large egg whites 1 cup chopped scallions 1/2 cup chopped shiitake mushroom caps 1 teaspoon fish sauce 1 teaspoon oyster sauce 1 teaspoon sugar 1/4 teaspoon black pepper 2 teaspoons canola oil 1/2 each red and green bell pepper, corded, seeded and cut

Sweet Potato Biscuits Recipe

Ingredients 1 medium sweet potato (about 5 oz) 1 1/4 cups whole-wheat biscuit mix 2 tablespoons chilled unsalted butter, cubed 1/2 cup lowfat buttermilk 1/4 teaspoons ground allspice Preparation Wrap sweet potato in a paper towel. Microwave on high until soft, 4 minutes. Scoop flesh into a bowl and mash; set aside. Heat oven to

Warm Roasted Broccoli Salad Recipe

Ingredients 1 lb broccoli, cut into 1-inch florets 4 teaspoons olive oil Zest of 1 lime 2 tablespoons lime juice 2 tablespoons reduced-sodium soy sauce, divided 1/4 teaspoon freshly ground pepper 6 oz whole-wheat pasta, such as penne or fusilli 2 tablespoons orange juice 2 tablespoons apple cider vinegar 1 tablespoon canola oil 1 tablespoon

Exercise Tips: How Exercising Can Help You Get In Shape

Here are 10 quick exercise tips and workout routines to help you stay fit and healthy Getting online workouts or free workouts is easy but how do you make the most of your workout time and get the best results safely and quickly? These quick fitness tips show you how to maximize your time and

Nutrition Tips

9 Nutritional Tips Every Chiropractic Patient Should Follow Eating healthy and losing weight go hand in hand. There are plenty of studies that have proven this. The foods that we eat play a large role in the outcome of our long-term health. Making only a few small changes in our diet can dramatically improve our