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Almond Chocolate Smoothie

This is a morning pick-me-up, from Christine’s kitchen, that can serve as breakfast and/or a pre-workout or race drink. It’s low in sugar but balanced in carb, protein and fat to keep you sustained and satisfied for your morning at…

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Sweet and savory brussels sprouts

This is a favorite recipe from Christine’s kitchen… Although this recipe contains bacon, with just one slice for 4-6 servings, it will not lend itself to guilt-ridden feelings of gluttony. In fact, it makes this side more satisfying, providing that…

chicken sweet potato stew

Chicken and Sweet Potato Stew

This comforting dish is a quick and easy way to use our November Superfood and put a filling, nutritious meal on the table. From Eating Well. Ingredients 6 bone-in chicken thighs, skin removed, trimmed of fat 2 pounds sweet potatoes,…

Sweet Potato Chips

The chips are in

These easy and delicious chips are a great part of a healthy diet when made using our November Superfood, sweet potatoes. Use a sharp knife to slice the sweet potatoes crossways, so you end up with round pieces about 1/8″…

Applesauce

Easy as applesauce

Alton Brown’s 10 minute Applesauce No reason to buy store bought when making it yourself is so easy! Use our October superfood in this simple recipe from the Food Network. Ingredients 3 Golden Delicious apples, peeled, cored, and quartered 3…

Pear and Fennel Salad

Pear and Fennel Salad

Take advantage of the bounty of fresh, in-season superfood pears with this recipe from the Food Network. Pear and Fennel Salad   Directions Whisk 3 tablespoons white wine vinegar with 1/2 teaspoon crushed anise seed, salt and pepper in a…

Shrimp with Garlic and Chiles

Shrimp with Garlic and Chiles

Shrimp with Garlic and Chiles Borrowed from Nigella Lawson Ingredients 2 tablespoons olive oil 1/2 fresh red chile, according to size and taste, minced 2 garlic cloves, chopped 1/2 pound unshelled medium shrimp 1/2 cup white wine Salt, if needed…

Honey Roasted Eggplant with Chiles

Honey-Roasted Eggplant with Chiles

Honey-Roasted Eggplant with Chiles Borrowed from Martha Stewart Ingredients 4 or 5 baby eggplants, halved, or 2 regular eggplants, cut into 2-inch cubes 5 fresh green Thai chiles, halved lengthwise 1/4 cup honey 2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil Coarse salt…