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Fresh Garden Salad with Balsamic MarinadeA summertime side with plenty of garden vegetables in a pleasant balsamic marinade. Add grilled meat or fish and dessert and dinner is a cinch. Allow 30-60 minutes marinating time before serving (though it can be made ahead and refrigerated up to 24 hours if preferred.) |
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Zucchini Pico de Gallo Salsa or SaladAs delicious to taste as it is to behold! And just one more recipe in your zucchini cookbook arsenal. Easy to swap out ingredients on hand for the array in this recipe. Cucumber, cauliflower, green onions, etc. You select your level of desired heat by type and amounts of peppers - jalapeno, verses poblano vs. bell peppers. For the… |
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Oven Roasted VegetablesI enjoy roasted vegetables and have tried several ways of preparing them, but this is the version I keep coming back to. Love the garlic and the way the veggies begin to caramelize. |
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Italian Style Fresh Tomato SaladA make-ahead marinated salad delight or side - so simple, so delicious! The ingredient proportions are suggested below but not exact so base them on your personal tastes (see photos.) It might take a batch or two to get the balance and amount of oil to vinegar just to your taste. |
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Southwest Black Bean CasseroleVegetarians rejoice! This Tex-Mex favorite can be used as a side dish for 12, or as a main dish for 8. The toppings of lettuce, tomatoes, olives, green onions and sour cream together with some tortilla chips add color and crunch. You can make this with as much punch as you’d like - add minced jalapeno peppers, sriracha sauce, red… |
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Pecan-Crusted Salmon Fillets with Honey Mustard SauceSalmon can be dressed up for company or simply broiled or grilled plainly and be equally divine. This treatment features a crunchy crust of pecans atop the fillet, which is baked on a bed of spinach. *Next time I will steam the spinach separately to have more control of its doneness as on my first go-round it was overbaked (but the… |
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Elegant Eggs FlorentineTake eggs to the next dimension with this healthy breakfast or brunch dish. With a side of garlic toast, fruit and beverage, 1 egg on a bed of spinach makes a serving for us. But plan 2 egg-portions for hearty appetites. Leftovers keep well for tomorrow's breakfast. |
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Rosemary Chicken Tenders with Sweet PeppersPerfect for week nights, this dish can be on the table in under 30 minutes. Add a bowl of brown rice and fresh green salad to round out this healthy entrée. Recipe will serve 4 people, with well under 400 calories per serving. |
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Fruity English Muffin Breakfast PizzaEnglish muffin breakfast pizza aren't just for eggs and breakfast meats. You can top them with your favorite spreads and fruits too. We use whatever combination of ingredients we have on hand so they are different every time. Pictured here are combos of peanut butter and flavored cream cheeses with honey, bananas, blueberries and… |
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Cool and Creamy Ranch Cucumber SaladThis is a simple as 1-2-3. Only a few ingredients and a quick 30 minute chill and you are good to go. Great way to use up extra cucumbers. And it's a nice side to BBQ. Cook time is actually chill time. |
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Diabetes-Friendly
A healthy recipe for people with diabetes is generally the same as a healthy recipe for anyone- low in fat, moderate in salt and sugar, and fitting well in meals based on whole grain foods, vegetables and fruit.
