You are going to thank me for this salad, since it’s the perfect all-in-one gluten-free dish for lunch, offering protein and fiber, whole grains, vegetables and fruits, and loads of flavor. I love that you can make it in advance and have meals ready...
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Halibut en Papillote with Cherry Tomatoes, Capers & Garlic
Steam up veggies, fresh halibut in parchment paper
There are very few proteins that I simply bake without first searing or browning. You will usually end up with a lackluster lump of pale meat if you skip this step. Fish prepared en papillote (in paper–parchment),...
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Quinoa and Black Bean Cakes with Cumin & Chile
Quinoa, spices pat into a tasty vegetarian burger
Breaking news: My husband agreed to eat one vegetarian meal per week. Upon hearing his statement, I had to act quickly. But why cook quinoa in plain water when you can cook it in delicious vegetable broth?...
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Oven-Fried Onion Bloom with Tangy Dipping Sauce
If you’re like me, you love a good deep fry. I was born and raised in Wisconsin, after all, where I was no stranger to Friday fish fries and deep-fried cheese curds. I’ve enjoyed the deep-fried onion blooms found on restaurant menus across the...
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Roasted Cauliflower with Cashews & Curried Dip
Get excited…. today cauliflower gets made over with a flavor explosion! Cauliflower naturally gets sweeter as it roasts and its flavors concentrate. If you’re like me, you will find yourself spooning the crunchy cashew-panko topping right into your mouth. Then there’s the dip. Well,...
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Red Lentil Hummus with Cumin and Sriracha
I’m not over exaggerating when I say that my husband and I eat hummus every. Single. Day. Usually I purchase commercially made varieties, but it just dawned on me while writing this that if I make my own batch of hummus weekly, none will...
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Clean Eating Spinach and Bell Pepper Breakfast Casserole
Start the day the healthy way with breakfast casserole
When it comes to breakfast, I rely on a multitude of mix-and-match quick-fix basics, including hard-boiled eggs, fruit, oatmeal, smoothies, yogurt, toast, frozen waffles, or perhaps even one of my make-ahead breakfast cookies. But for holidays,...
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Roasted Baby Broccoli with Toasted Almonds & Lemon
Simply delicious: baby broccoli is terrific roasted
Though a quick steam in the microwave serves a purpose when it comes to my weeknight vegetable routine, sometimes I’m looking for a side dish with a bit more excitement. Vegetables take on unexpected flavors and textures when...
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Overnight Slow Cooker Steel-Cut Oats with Raisins and My New Year’s Resolutions
Steel-cut oats give morning a healthy start
Happy New Year, my friends! I’m sure many of you have grand plans to eat healthier and stay fit during 2013. Starting the day with a satisfying, nutritious breakfast to stay fueled all morning long will also help...
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Slow Cooker Hungarian-Style Chicken with Tomatoes and Mushrooms
Slow cooked classic
I acquired my last name Dudash from my husband, who bears Hungarian lineage. Since we met 10 years ago, he’s raved about Chicken Paprikash, a traditional Hungarian dish that he used to make with his mom. While he cooks at home regularly,...
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