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This stuffing ingredient lineup challenges all past notions of what a stuffing recipe must be. But actually, it aligns more closely with the original stuffing recipes from long ago. A chef’s cookbook from sometime between the 2nd century BC and 1st century AD details a dish prepared with vegetables, herbs, nuts, and organ meats. We […]
The idea of transforming a classic holiday side dish into a veggie-loaded delight is just too hard to resist! Luckily, the bold flavor of traditional stuffing herbs like rosemary and sage ensures the modifications don’t stray too far from tradition. Most holiday tables are filled with delicious, tried-and-true, favorite recipes, but it’s no surprise many […]
A vibrantly-colored salad will be a stunning side dish on any table. This root vegetable and kale medley elevate ‘salad’ to an entirely new level. Sautéing allows ingredients’ natural sugars to caramelize and textures to soften slightly. The best dressings accent a dish by balancing more subtle flavors and this vinaigrette does not disappoint, offering […]
Here’s a spin on classic Mediterranean falafel. Typically, whole chickpeas are used as the primary ingredient. For a twist, we opted for chickpea flour and featured roasted sweet potatoes paired with the traditional spices. High protein and fiber-rich, chickpea flour serves as a nutrition superstar in this recipe. It also plays an important binding role that […]
Many people find sipping on a flavorful beverage to be one of the pleasures of the holiday season. Whether it’s a cocktail or mocktail, selecting ingredients to put a seasonal spin on things makes them that much more appealing. For this recipe, we’ve infused citrus and spices along with fresh ginger to bring apple cider […]
If you’re looking for a show-stopping side dish, look no further than this Fall Harvest Salad. Along with the lovely orange, red, and green colors come a variety of phytochemicals, or plant compounds, that support and protect our cells from the damage that occurs behind the scenes every day. If you’ve ever heard the terms […]
Looking for a gluten-free, grain-free, and easily dairy-free sweet treat? These cookies may help satisfy those chocolate cravings while sneaking in a source of heart-healthy fats from avocado! Avocado may seem like an odd cookie ingredient, but it has multiple pros! The healthy, unsaturated fats provide rich flavor and fudgy texture while keeping blood sugar […]
Many recipes these days are swapping cauliflower entirely for other carbohydrate sources. While it certainly has a lovely versatility that works well in many dishes, we like the idea of using it as an add-on rather than a substitution. Enjoy the lovely richness of creamy potatoes combined with the light texture of cauliflower in this […]
Dining with dietary restrictions can make enjoying holiday classics feel just out of reach. These pumpkin pie bars guarantee that won’t be the case with dessert! Simple swaps will easily make this recipe gluten-free and/or dairy-free. And because we couldn’t resist, we amped up the nutrition a bit too. We reduced the sugar, opted for […]
According to our dietitians, cool weather and roasted root vegetables are a match made in heaven. Roasting enhances the sweetness of most vegetables. This cooking method works well for parsnips, a less-common veggie choice. If you aren’t familiar with parsnips, they have a balanced mix of flavors similar to other root vegetables – mildly starchy […]