on August 29th, 2009

The potato is one food that is so filling and low in calories, but stuffed with good things. For a great run down on the potato, check it out at the World’s Healthiest Foods. Instead of piling on fatty butter or bacon, we use lean fat-free sour cream and fat-free cheddar cheese and lean deli [...]

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on August 28th, 2009

Couscous — it’s not just for dinner anymore. This dish shows just how versatile this humble pasta can be and why it is a staple in my pantry. You can use the almonds or not. I use strawberries, but raspberries are good, too. Try almond extract instead of vanilla extract.

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on August 23rd, 2009

Sarah, a  friend from the Weight Watcher’s blog whose handle is “goodwifefarm,” sent me this. Haven’t tried it yet but others have and swear it’s good. The recipe looks good to me! (The image is from Google Images until I get my own picture.)

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on August 21st, 2009

This is a really hearty soup you might like to serve during the winter. The barley may thicken it up and if it gets too thick, just add a little water.

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on August 20th, 2009

The oil helps in the roasting process and keeping the veggies moist. Try it. The portion that this represents is about one cups of vegetables.
Dave doesn’t say what source he got this from so I can only guess it came from his imagination and experience. Doesn’t matter because it is quite good.

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on August 17th, 2009

I have two well seasoned 6-inch cast iron skillets to make single serving portions. My dear wife says, “This tastes like cheating. You could serve it for dessert.” Not a bad idea! But I serve it for breakfast.

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on August 17th, 2009

This colorful, flavorful omelet packs two servings of vegetables. Now that’s starting your day off right!

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on August 16th, 2009

The potatoes in this recipe take on the spicy flavors beautifully for the perfect veggie supper.

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on August 15th, 2009

Juicy peaches and fresh berries add a seasonal flair to this vibrantly colored dessert. Substitute nectarines for peaches and strawberries and blueberries for blackberries and raspberries. Kiwi is good too. In fact, go wild and experiment with whatever you think will taste good.

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on August 14th, 2009

Use commercial salad dressing to quickly and easily glaze these grilled sweet potatoes.

Sweet Potato Nutrition — Sweet potatoes are rich in beta carotene and vitamins A, C, and E. One cup has more than six times the recommended amount of beta carotene, more than twice your daily needed vitamin A, and 50% of the Recommended [...]

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