Shop SmartLook for chard with crisp-looking stems and leaves (not wilted), free of brown/black areas. Prep SmartSince a small amount of dirt will often remain, it is best to let the chard soak in a large bowl of cool water, swirling the leaves around so that any...
Recipes
Timaree’s Pumpkin Oatmeal
Pumpkin Oatmeal My Pumpkin Oatmeal is a deliciously satisfying and nutritious breakfast that tastes like dessert! This recipe will make a lot and stay fresh in the refrigerator for several days. Each morning, simply scoop out a portion to reheat! Ingredients 1 cup...
Hagenburger Broccoli Scramble Breakfast
Hagenburger Broccoli Scramble Breakfast Our Broccoli Breakfast is a family favorite and my 4 year old’s most common breakfast request. You can use fresh veggies in place of frozen, but frozen ingredients can be convenient. This recipe will easily serve six people, and...
Mia’s Apple Salad
Mia's Apple Salad While this very versatile recipe is super simple, it is also surprisingly delicious. Try it tonight alongside dinner or tomorrow morning at breakfast. Ingredients3 medium apples or 4 small apples*6 ounces lemon or lime flavored non-dairy yogurt (we...
Shop Smart, Prep Smart: Pomegranates
If you are lucky enough to live in an area with pomegranate bushes, you just might find a produce stand with these gems, or even a neighbor willing to share their bounty! These delectable fruits can be messy to eat… here is a way to extract the arils without crushing...
Scallion Vinaigrette Dressing
Scallion Vinaigrette Dressing Green olives stuffed with either pimento or garlic, or your favorite Kalamata olives, are a welcome addition to this easy dressing, as they add just the right amount of spunk! If you don’t have scallions on hand, you can use shallots or...
Roasted Cauliflower
Roasted Cauliflower When I met my husband, he was not a "fan" of cauliflower and when I suggested it at the grocery store, his typical response was, "let's just have broccoli." However, once he tasted my roasted cauliflower, he actually started requesting it! ...
Sweet Mustard-y Dressing
Sweet Mustard-y Dressing This extremely simple dressing originally used agave nectar, as it is from a vegan cookbook. Date syrup will also work, and you can even experiment with brown rice syrup or a mild-flavored maple syrup. This dressing is fantastic on veggies...
Garlic and Herb Vinaigrette Dressing
Garlic and Herb Vinaigrette Dressing This dressing can be made with fresh garlic for a stronger flavor, or with roasted garlic for a sweeter, more mellow garlic flavor. This version utilizes dried herbs, but fresh can be used if you have access to them! Ingredients 1...
Cauliflower Tabouli
Cauliflower Tabouli Cauliflower is an important vegetable, as it is a member of the “cruciferous” family, touted for their cancer-preventing properties! Cauliflower also has only 25 kcals per cup and can be prepared in many different ways. Here’s a way to serve it...