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If you love all things pumpkin spice, you can thank your friends at Starbucks for bringing the trend to light. It’s been 18 years since the Pumpkin Spice Latte made its debut. As dietitians, we love seeing pumpkin in the limelight because the brightly colored winter squash is packed with nutrients. Unfortunately, when all that […]
Meals with vegetables don’t have to be light! This decadent dish is bursting with savory flavors and includes a couple of colorful, non-starchy veggies. Saturated fats are found in most dairy products like butter, heavy cream, and cheese. They should be consumed in moderation, but both saturated and unsaturated fats provide delicious richness to meals. […]
Looking for an inexpensive and easy meal? Try this recipe for Quick and Easy Ramen. Ramen was traditionally a Japanese take on a Chinese noodle. Although it’s still served in restaurants today, in America you’re more likely to recognize it as the packaged noodles on store shelves. The main concerns for packaged Ramen Noodles are […]
Cauliflower is at it again, this time for breakfast. But, alas! If you’ve struggled with getting in non-starchy vegetables first thing in the morning, this recipe will be sure to help you out. Cauliflower’s easily manipulated flavor is transformed into a delicious and slightly sweet breakfast that resembles your favorite traditional oatmeal. Rich in potassium […]
Lentils are a versatile staple to incorporate when preparing plant based meals. They are commonly available in shades of brown, green, and red, with each having a slightly different texture and application in recipes. For this dish, brown lentils work best as a hearty and chewy ground meat alternative for a vegetarian spin on the […]
Who doesn’t love a delicious fall soup? Slow cookers are wonderful, but this recipe offers an alternative if you need a quick option. You can make it even faster by purchasing pre-cut butternut squash in some stores! Butternut squash lends both its beautiful orange, fall color, and flavorful, starchy texture to make this soup stand […]
Baked egg dishes are a great way to infuse vegetables at breakfast while also preparing multiple servings for easy meals to reheat at another time. Or they can be a fast way to prepare eggs that isn’t a single serve cooking method! The sky is the limit regarding omelet add-ins but of course at Summerfield, […]
If chickpeas aren’t your thing, hummus probably isn’t making the cut as your midday snack or potluck contribution. Don’t miss out on all the great nutrients that beans provide, like manganese, magnesium, & fiber, just because you don’t like the chickpea. Try out this incredibly easy and delicious bean dip recipe below, paired with any […]
Quick stove top meals are great recipes to have in your dinner repertoire. Including different cuisines within these can help ensure some of your go-to recipes feature a variety of ingredients and flavor profiles. This veggie-heavy egg roll in a bowl is versatile and allows for easy mixing and matching of proteins, veggies and even […]
There’s no need to eat a salad for breakfast, lunch, and dinner when trying to increase your veggie intake. Adding vegetables into traditional favorites can be done easily, it’s just a matter of remembering to do it! We’re sharing our favorite way to get in non-starchy vegetables into a classic spaghetti recipe, adding in both […]