Shepherd Pie With Sweet Potato

Shepherd Pie With Sweet Potato
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Shepherd’s pie is a popular dish in the UK and Ireland. Made of ground lamb with veggies topped with mashed potatoes. For this recipe I used a healthier take on Continue Reading →

Beef Stew with Butternut Squash and Pearl Onion

Beef Stew With Butternut Squash
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This is a hardy, tasty and easy to make stew. It’s great especially when the weather is a bit chilly. This is a tasty dish with potential to improve with Continue Reading →

Spaghetti Squash Pad Thai

Spaghetti Squash Pad Thai
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Ingredients: 1 medium-sized spaghetti squash (3 – 3.5 pounds) 1 cup chopped scallions, divided (1/3 cup for garnish) ½ cup chopped fresh cilantro 2 cups shredded carrots 1/2 cup thinly Continue Reading →

Latkes (Potato Pancakes)

Latkes (Potato Pancakes)
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Latkes are one of the most famous of Jewish foods served at Hanukkah. Serve hot with applesauce, or sour cream. Easy AND delicious! Happy Hanukkah to all. Makes 4 servings Continue Reading →

Lavash Wrap

Lavash Wrap
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Ingredients 1 package of wheat Lavash bread 1/4 cup feta cheese or 3 ounces soft fresh goat cheese 1/4 small sweet onion sliced 2 small Roma tomato sliced 2 pickling Continue Reading →

Roast Turkey with Southwestern Spice

Roast Turkey with Southwestern Spice
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Ingredients for southwestern spiced Rub: 1 tablespoon ground cumin  1/3 cup salt 1 tablespoon smoked paprika 1 tablespoon dried oregano 1 teaspoon ground chipotle Chile powder Ingredients for Turkey: 1 14- Continue Reading →

Healthy Beef Chili

Healthy Beef Chili
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Note: Canned chipotle chilies are available in most supermarkets and at specialty foods stores. Chipotle chilies in adobo sauce give a nice smokey taste to the dish. Ingredients: 2 pounds lean ground Continue Reading →

Lentil Ragout with Spinach

Lentil Ragout
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This is an easy recipe that is hearty, healthy, and colorful. Makes 10 servings. Ingredients: 2 cups lentils 4 to 5 medium size red potatoes cut into cubes 5 cups Continue Reading →

Avocado Pesto Pasta

Avocado Pesto Pasta
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Adding avocados to pesto creates a healthy and creamy texture without using any oil. Don’t be afraid to substitute ingredients.You can substitute walnuts with nuts like pecans or almonds. You Continue Reading →

Mixed Herb Rice with Fish

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This  aromatic and healthy dish is the traditional Persian New Year meal. The green color from all the hurbs is to say, spring has sprung. Note: Traditionally, this dish is Continue Reading →