Nov 04, 2009 -
Last year on Thanksgiving, my older brother, while shoveling stuffing down his throat asked, "How come we only have stuffing once a year? It's so good!" I have to agree with him, stuffing is one of the main reasons I look forward to turkey day.
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Nov 09, 2007 -
For dinner in Autumn, I always enjoy a sautéed green. Lately, my fave has been kale, especially dino kale, so named for its reptilian texture. This green is in season through late Fall, since the leaves are sweeter after a hard frost.
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Nov 03, 2009 -
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Jun 16, 2009 -
Tonight, plate up a fiber-rich meal of fish, beans, and greens. In this recipe, ahi tuna is rubbed with a quick homemade rosemary oil before being seared to perfection. Garlicky kale with white beans and cherry tomatoes makes a simple but satisfying side.
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Apr 04, 2009 -
When some friends announced they'd be stopping by last Sunday, I wanted to make a welcoming snack in a flash. But after hours of munching on heavy March Madness snacks the day before, I needed to give my body a little lovin' with some lighter, vegetable-centric fare.
I knew exactly what to make: oven-baked chips made from nothing but olive oil and Tuscan kale.
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Dec 09, 2008 -
This delicious, effortless meal is made with a surprise ingredient: cornbread stuffing mix. Pounded slices of pork are coated with the crunchy, flavorful mix before being pan-fried in oil.
Sautéed kale and red cabbage is a colorful, healthy side.
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Dec 17, 2007 -
If you're looking for something to do with the leftover fennel pork loin, then be sure to check out this recipe for a pork, white bean and kale soup. It's a quick and hearty meal that comes together in no time. Serve it with a side of fresh crusty bread — tip: find out when your grocery store has fresh bread — and sliced manchego cheese.
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Oct 29, 2009 -
In the Summer months, I crave cool, crispy raw salad greens, but when cooler temps roll in, I'm all about cooked greens. I often sauté them in a little olive oil with garlic, and they're flavorful, low in calories, and full of vitamins and nutrients. If you've ever wondered just how nutritious they are, I made a little chart so you can find out.
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Oct 10, 2008 -
From bacon to egg rolls and sausages to smoked ham, pork is crucial to so many of the things we eat. That's why we're celebrating National Pork Month. To celebrate, take a cue from one of these five ways to prepare succulent, flavorful pork.
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Oct 11, 2007 -
If you think braising is a technique that only applies to slow cooked meat, well think again! Tonight's quick fix meal is a medley of braised vegetables. You can feel fantastic about this dish because it is wonderfully good for you!
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