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Vegetarian Rice Stuffed Peppers

I always thought the process of making stuffed peppers would be complicated, but this recipe is easy!  I made it in no time for a cooking class that I taught and everyone loved it. Southwest Stuffed Brown Rice Peppers 2 cups cooked brown rice 1 Tbsp olive oil 6 scallions, thinly slices (white and green […]

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Butternut Squash Brown Rice Risotto

There are many recipes out there for risotto but I adapted this one to be super easy and healthy (much lower in fat and sodium).  I actually used leftover frozen brown rice and it still turned out super creamy. Ingredients: 2 heaping cups, cubed butternut squash (peel and cube it yourself or you can sometimes […]

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Taco Rice

If you and your family like tacos, then you’ll love this dish.  With only 4 staple ingredients, it is the easiest recipe to make. Staple Ingredients: 3 cups cooked brown rice 1 package  taco seasoning mix (low sodium preferred) 1 can (15 oz) black or kidney beans, drained 1 can (15 oz) diced tomatoes (low […]

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Fish with Beer Lemon Sauce

So many people do not like fish because they do not know how to cook it properly.  This is my mother-n-law’s favorite fish recipe because it is fast, simple, and tastes amazing. Ingredients: 1 lb grouper fish fillet (most other fish fillets will also work) 2 oz chopped garlic 2 oz chopped green onion and/or shallot 2 […]

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Fried Rice and Vegetables

Fried rice doesn’t sound healthy but this recipe contains lots of healthy ingredients, is well balanced, and is super easy.  If you come home from work and don’t know what to cook for dinner, this is a winner.  With leftover brown rice and frozen veggies, I whipped it up super fast. Ingredients: 2 tablespoons oil […]

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Cranberry Relish

This is a great alternative to canned cranberry relish at Thanksgiving. 1 (12 oz) package fresh cranberries, rinsed and drained 1 large unpeeled orange, cut into eighths and seeded 1 large granny smith apple, cut into eights and cored 1/2 cup walnuts 1/2 to 3/4 cup sugar, to taste Place cranberries in the bowl of […]

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Lemon Roasted Beets

Lemon-Herb Roasted Beets 1 1/2 pound(s) golden or red beets, trimmed and cut into 1-inch pieces or wedges 4 teaspoon(s) extra-virgin olive oil 2 tablespoon(s) chopped fresh or 2 teaspoons dried herbs, such as marjoram, oregano, and/or rosemary 1 teaspoon(s) freshly grated lemon zest 1/2 teaspoon(s) sea salt  1/4 teaspoon(s) freshly ground pepper 1 tablespoon(s) […]

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Garlic Butternut Squash

Garlicky Butternut Squash I hosted Thanksgiving feast for over 30 of our close friends and this dish, it was a huge hit! Butternut squash is low in fat and cholesterol, and high in vitamin A, vitamin C, vitamin E, and potassium. 1 butternut squash 2 cloves garlic 2 tbsp olive oil 2 tbsp parsley, finely chopped […]

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Vegetarian Chili

Ingredients: 2 tsp olive oil ¾ cup chopped onion (about 1 small) 3 cloves garlic, finely chopped ½ cup medium red or green bell pepper, diced ½ cup carrot, finely chopped 1 cup water 2 tbsp chili powder 1 ½ tsp ground cumin 1 (14 ½ ounce) can ready-cut tomatoes, undrained 1 (15 ounce) can […]

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Ginger Shrimp and Veggie Stir-Fry

If you are not sure what to cook, but have shrimp and corn stored in the freezer, this is an easy quick dish with lots of flavor.  Feel free to substitute any vegetables of choice, like broccoli, cauliflower, peas, soybeans, carrots, and snow peas.  This healthy dish is free of gluten and dairy. 1 pound […]

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