Soup’s On!
The weather’s growing colder; it’s the perfect time to put on a pot of soup. Some of our favorites: Herbed Broccoli and Pasta Soup 3 (15-ounce) cans reduced-sodium chicken broth 4 cloves...
View ArticleIt’s Apple Season!
From red delicious and gala to honeycrisp, granny smith and pink lady, apples are a good source of vitamin C and fiber, which helps with weight control and may lower your risks for cancer,...
View ArticleA Twist on an Old Favorite: Raw Collard Green Salad
Mix things up by preparing this healthy salad using raw collards. Raw Collard Green Salad 1 bunch collard greens, washed 1/8 cup olive oil 1/4 teaspoon sea salt 1/4 cup apple cider vinegar 6 to 8...
View ArticleAn Easy Sunday Recipe: West African Chicken
Many versions of this lemony chicken are served in West Africa, often over rice or couscous. 3-1/2 pounds chicken legs and thighs 3 or 4 sprigs oregano or marjoram 1 teaspoon salt 1/4 teaspoon freshly...
View ArticleBelieve the Hype: Potatoes Are Healthy
This is a good news-good news situation: Potatoes are fat- and cholesterol-free and they have more potassium than bananas, so stop worrying about adding this starchy side dish to your dinner menu. Try...
View ArticleDeb’s Kitchen: A Chicken Reinvention
Easiest way to reinvent the roasted chicken? Throw it on a salad. A quick note about salads: I tend to like mine with fewer ingredients. I generally think less is more–in food and in life–and I find...
View ArticleDeb’s Kitchen: Homemade Pesto Spaghetti in 5 Minutes
Pesto is one of my weekly staples. Basically all you need is a food processor or “mini-prep;” you toss the ingredients in and blend and you’ve got a fresh sauce. Sometimes I’ll pair this with...
View ArticleDeb’s Kitchen: Mushroom, Onion and Truffle Oil Pizza
This yummy pizza is not at all from scratch. Not. At. All. If you’re looking for a recipe for homemade crust or even the best frozen pizza crust, my apologies, this is not the pizza for you! I’ve...
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Deb’s Kitchen: The Sex Shake Smoothie
In this episode Kevin and I are making a very sexy and tasty smoothie—one that helps set the mood and also contains some “performance enhancing” ingredients for the guy in your life. Now, this isn’t a...
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Black Bean Corn Salad
It’s Celiac Awareness Month, so we’re serving up this gluten-free bean salad recipe. But you don’t have to be on a gluten-free diet to enjoy it! 1 cup frozen, whole-kernel corn 1⁄4 cup water 1⁄2...
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In Deb’s Kitchen: Saucy Beef With Broccoli Noodle Stir-Fry
Stir-fry is a staple weeknight meal in our house, and a simple way to shake things up is to swap out the standard rice accompaniment for an Asian-style noodle instead. Even if I have just an ounce or...
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Grilled Peaches in Sweet and Tangy Sauce
Looking for a low-sodium, no-fat side dish? Try this grilled take on a favorite summer fruit. 1/2 cup honey 1 tablespoon balsamic vinegar 1/4 teaspoon cinnamon 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract 4 whole ripe...
View ArticleRaspberry Basil Iced Tea
Are you looking for a recipe that refreshes and tastes great? We think this simple and fruity tea is the perfect summer cool down, and it should be your go-to drink! Raspberry Basil Iced Tea 8 cups...
View ArticleGrilled Fruit Kebabs With Balsamic Drizzle
Threading fruit onto skewers creates a fun-looking dessert for kids and adults alike. A balsamic-honey glaze adds sweet tartness. Grilled Fruit Kebabs With Balsamic Drizzle 8 (9- to 12-inch) skewers 2...
View ArticleChickpea Salad
This simple and inexpensive recipe can serve as a vegetable side dish or as the main dish for a meatless meal. Each serving is low in calories, sodium and unhealthy fats, but high in fiber. Fiber helps...
View ArticlePeach Salsa
It’s peak peach season, so it’s the perfect time to whip up this peach salsa recipe. Plus, it’s easy to make and incredibly delicious. Peach Salsa 1/2 red onion, small dice Juice of 2 or 3 limes 6...
View ArticleQuick Tomato Gazpacho
This low-calorie, tomato gazpacho recipe relies on summer veggies, but no cooking over a hot stove. This chilled gazpacho soup is perfect for the hot, sticky dog days of summer when turning on the...
View ArticleFlatbread Veggie Explosion Pizza
Keep the flavor, but cut the calories! It’s not hard to score big points with your family by lightening up your favorite pizza recipe bit, while keeping the flavor. Here are a few ideas too keep you on...
View ArticleThree-Pepper Pasta
This pasta is easy to make and can be thrown together in a pinch. It is perfect for a quick, weeknight one-dish meal or for a casual dinner party with friends. Even better: It makes great leftovers for...
View ArticleButtermilk-Herb Potato Salad
This Buttermilk-Herb Potato Salad gets all of its extra flavor from fresh herbs! No worries about fattening mayo; the creamy punch comes from crème fraîche (or non-fat sour cream). Buttermilk-Herb...
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