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Black Bean Ragout
The first time I made this recipe from The Smitten Kitchen, it was an instant hit with my family. Although I don’t have a slow cooker (I make it on the stove top), this black bean ragout is the perfect slow cooker recipe. Loaded with protein, fiber and great taste, you can’t go wrong with [...]
Alice Waters’ Salsa Verde
Not sure what to do with that piece of fish you bought; or need to dress up those roasted vegetables. Try this classic Italian green sauce. Salsa verde is simply a sauce made of olive oil and fresh, chopped parsley flavored with lemon zest, garlic and capers. It is so simple, yet it adds enormous [...]
Almond Date Snack Bars
You have to try these! I adopted this recipe from Deb Perelman’s The Smitten Kitchen Cookbook. She calls these breakfast bars, but I’m not sure I’d want to eat them for breakfast. I think they are much better suited for snacking. They are a sweet treat for sure. They’re naturally sweetened with dates and honey. The [...]
Try a 40 Day Health Challenge
Today is the first day of Lent. And, regardless of your religious affiliation or lack thereof, these 40 days present a great opportunity to challenge ourselves in some capacity. Consider taking a 40 day health challenge. It doesn’t have to be in the form of deprivation. Instead, think about adding healthy foods or practices into [...]