Category Archives: Recipes

Spinach Salad with Apples, Eggs and Figs

If you’re like me, you go into autopilot when you make a salad … some greens, a few sliced tomatoes, croutons and a bit of dressing. But if you’re looking for something a bit different, try this Spinach Salad with … Continue reading

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Honey Dijon Broccoli Salad recipe

I can honestly say I’ve never met a broccoli salad I didn’t love. Usually, I opt for the kind found at the deli counter of my local supermarket. Made with mayonnaise, bacon bits, sunflower seeds and golden raisins, it’s just … Continue reading

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Herbed Garden Pizza recipe

Hungry for pizza but want one that’s quick and easy to make — and healthy? Try Herbed Garden Pizza. This recipe uses flat bread, which I buy at a nearby Mediterranean foods market. The rest of the ingredients are easy … Continue reading

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Good-For-You morning muffins

One of my co-workers used to treat herself to a daily Morning Glory Muffin from a nearby bakery. She told herself that because it was full of healthy things like shredded carrots, raisins, pineapple and nuts, it was good for … Continue reading

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Can’t top these healthy burger toppings!

We recently challenged two chefs from Via Christi Hospital on St. Teresa to dress up a simple lean-and-healthy burger with their favorite toppings. Chef Stafford Nance, who once grilled gourmet burgers — and prepared elegant meals — for the city’s … Continue reading

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Spicy Black Bean Burgers – lean and healthy

Looking for a healthier version of that big, beefy quarter pounder? Here’s a vegetarian option that’s moist, flavorful, low fat, and full of healthy fiber. Spicy Black Bean Burgers Serves 4  ½ yellow onion, chopped 1 jalapeno, seeded and chopped … Continue reading

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