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Soup vs. stew - what's the difference? It may depend on who you ask, but stews generally have less liquid than soups and may contain a thickening agent like the flour in this recipe. This Beef Vegetable Stew uses just enough broth to provide a tasty base for onions, celery, beef, mixed veggies, and the star - sweet potato!
Have you ever considered baking without flour? With the right ingredient swaps, it’s doable! This brownie recipe is fudgy, flourless proof! Pairing nut/seed butter with eggs and a leavening agent (baking powder) creates a lift to the brownies that makes them both airy and dense, a win-win in the texture department. These brownies have […]
What better way to warm up on a winter day than with a steaming bowl of homemade chicken noodle soup? Not only does it warm you up, but this chicken noodle soup also helps support your immune system by adding canned tomatoes to increase vitamin C and pack a powerful punch of lycopene, a […]
Whether you choose salmon or tuna for this recipe, our heart-healthy meatballs are made with just a few fridge and pantry staples for an easy protein to add to any meal. Canned fish and seafood are an affordable way to boost your intake of omega-3 fatty acids, which have been shown through research to […]
Plant-based meals are fabulous for heart health, digestive health, and chronic disease prevention. The budget-friendly features in this dish are red lentils and sweet potatoes. Both high in fiber, these starchy all-stars aid in blood sugar stabilization and also feed the good bacteria in our digestive tract, two key areas we’re seeing highlighted for […]
Many people find sipping on a flavorful beverage to be one of the pleasures of the holiday season. Whether 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, spices, and fresh ginger to bring apple cider from basic to celebratory.
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 […]
Many holiday tables are filled with delicious, tried-and-true, favorite recipes, but it's no surprise many are lacking in color and the corresponding veggie nutrition. So we elevated the standard stuffing in a way that makes it a great choice as a side dish even on a typical Tuesday.
Pesto has been a versatile culinary favorite for centuries. Originating in Italy, traditional pesto contains simple ingredients – garlic, fresh basil, pine nuts, parmesan cheese, and olive oil. Our twist on pesto swaps in B-vitamin-rich nutritional yeast for cheese, making it suitable for those with dietary restrictions for dairy. New to nutritional yeast? This […]
A stellar strategy when planning and cooking meals is to keep flavors at the front of your mind. A simple way to do this is to let sauces guide your recipe creation. The great thing about sauces is they ensure a fabulous foundation and can bring together various ingredients for a cohesive dish. Many […]
