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  • Foodie Friday

    Healthy Recipe of the Week Do you remember the iconic comfort food, Marie Callender Restaurant’s Chicken Pot Pie? Try a homemade option with a healthier twist! Slow-Cooker Chicken Pot Pie Ingredients 1/2 cup All-Purpose Flour (divided)  1 tablespoon Fresh Thyme Leaves (*may substitute for  1 1/2 tablespoons dried thyme) 1 3/4 tablespoons Poultry Seasoning  1/4 teaspoon…

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    Healthy Recipe of the Week Apple Nachos Start your Fall with a festive apple picking activity, then prepare this healthy snack for your next football game watch event! Ingredients 1/3 cup Dried Cranberries or Raisins (unsweetened) 1/4 cup Sliced Almonds (unsalted) 2 tablespoons Sunflower Seeds (unsalted, raw or roasted) 3 medium Green or Red Apples (cored…

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    Healthy Recipe of the Week Grilled Peaches with Balsamic and Ricotta It’s peach season! Fire up the grill for a special dessert or sweet appetizer! *Special credits to Wellness Expert and Peloton Instructor, Emma Lovewell for sharing this recipe. Ingredients 4 medium Peaches (halved and pitted) 2 tablespoons Brown Sugar 4 tablespoons Butter (softened) 4…

  • Foodie Friday

    Healthy Recipe of the Week The Ultimate Chickpea Salad Quick to prep and you’ll savor every last bite! Toss a batch for your next summer cookout! *Special thank you to Wellness Expert and Peloton Instructor, Emma Lovewell for sharing this recipe! Ingredients (2) 15-ounce cans of Chickpeas (rinsed and drained) 2 cups Cucumbers (diced) (*Persian cucumbers recommended.)…

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    Foodie Friday

    Healthy Recipe of the Week Apple Fennel Salad with Maple Vinaigrette  A crisp, refreshing spring salad! Ingredients  1/4 cup Extra Virgin Olive Oil 1/4 cup Lemon Juice 1 tablespoon Maple Syrup 1 tablespoon Dijon Mustard Salt (to taste) Black Pepper (to taste) 6 ounces Baby Arugula 1 large Fennel Bulb with Fronds 1 large Honey…

  • Foodie Friday

    Healthy Recipe of the Week Sesame Baked Salmon Simple Salmon in 20 minutes! Ingredients 1 tablespoon Tahini 1 1/2 Soy Sauce (reduced sodium) 1 teaspoon Lemon Zest (*substitute with orange zest for sweeter version) 1 teaspoon Lemon Juice (*substitute with organic juice for sweeter version) 1 teaspoon Ginger (grated) 1/2 teaspoon Coriander (grounded) (4) 6-ounce Salmon Fillets…

  • Foodie Friday

    Healthy Recipe of the Week A New Year. A New You. A Fresh Start! Let’s start by cleaning out the refrigerator! Italian ‘Clean-the-Fridge’ Vegetarian Chili Ingredients 1 15-ounce can Black Beans 1 15-ounce can Kidney Beans 2 tablespoons Extra Virgin Olive Oil 5 – 6 cups Vegetables (chopped) – Whatever you find in your fridge or…

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    Healthy Recipe of the Week Rosemary Roasted Sweet Potatoes Ingredients 2 pounds Sweet Potatoes (cubed) 1 tablespoon Avocado Oil 1 tablespoon Fresh Rosemary Leaves (chopped) 3/4 teaspoon Garlic Powder Black Pepper, to taste Salt, to taste 1/4 cup Parmesan Cheese (grated) Directions Preheat oven to 400° F. Toss the sweet potatoes with the avocado oil,…

  • Foodie Friday

    Healthy Recipe of the Week Muesli with Fruit and Nuts A refreshing, healthy summer breakfast or snack! And, another option for hot oatmeal. And, a healthier alternative than commercial cereals with often-misleading health claims. Ingredients 1/3 cup Old-Fashioned Rolled Oats 1/4 cup Slivered Almonds 1/4 cup Raisins (may substitute for another dried fruit) 2 tablespoons Ground Flaxseed…

  • Foodie Friday

    Healthy Recipe of the Week Spring Edamame  The other green bean! Edamame (immature soy beans) have a velvety texture and a less-starchy taste than typical beans, peas, or lentils. They are a tasteful match with spring vegetables such as, asparagus and chives. Image source: https://www.wineboxgardener.com/home/2019/4/14/spring-vegetable-saute Ingredients 2 tablespoons Extra-Virgin Olive Oil 2 Leeks or 1 bunch Scallions, with…