Campfire Stew

Campfire StewThree Guiding Stars iconThree Guiding Stars indicate the best nutritional value.

This hearty and simple soup comes from a tradition of Romani potage, which are stews designed to be cooked easily over an open fire. The delicious combination of spices reflects the cultural heritage of the traditionally itinerant Romani people, who originally set out towards Europe from northwest India. Serve this soup on its own, over […]

Continue reading »

Chicken Chili

Chicken ChiliTwo Guiding Stars iconTwo Guiding Stars indicate better nutritional value.

Expand your chili repertoire with this simple white chili. This recipe makes a small batch, which is perfect for testing something new, but it can easily be doubled or tripled to feed a bigger group. Try your hand at playing with great chili: for a slightly sweeter profile, use a red or orange bell pepper […]

Continue reading »

White Bean & Olive Pomodoro Pasta

White Bean & Olive Pomodoro PastaThree Guiding Stars iconThree Guiding Stars indicate the best nutritional value.

Whole wheat pasta and cannellini beans are the substance of this simple, fresh Italian-inspired dish. Made with common pantry staples, you’ll be glad to have as an easy weeknight standby.

Continue reading »

Moroccan Chicken & Couscous Salad

Moroccan Chicken & Couscous SaladTwo Guiding Stars iconTwo Guiding Stars indicate better nutritional value.

Golden raisins add delightful bursts of sweetness to this lightly curried couscous that will sweep you away with the perfect balance of exotic spice and homey simplicity. Tip: If you want brighter color from your peas, search blanching instructions and use that process to lightly cook the peas before adding.

Continue reading »

South American Black Bean Stew

South American Black Bean StewThree Guiding Stars iconThree Guiding Stars indicate the best nutritional value.

Surprise all your senses with this colorful, flavorful stew, where southern pizzazz is sweetened by a hint of sweet potato and citrus.

Continue reading »

Black Beans with Corn & Tomatoes

Black Beans with Corn & TomatoesThree Guiding Stars iconThree Guiding Stars indicate the best nutritional value.

Coming together easily from frozen and canned ingredients, this simple side can serve as a salad or salsa. Eat it with a heaping pile of greens and either a serving of whole grains or a lean protein to turn it into a meal.

Continue reading »

Bean & Macaroni Soup

Bean & Macaroni SoupThree Guiding Stars iconThree Guiding Stars indicate the best nutritional value.

This simple, nourishing soup will be sure to leave you satisfied on a cool winter’s evening. To store the leftovers for the longest life, you can also store the macaroni separately to prevent it from soaking up the liquid.  

Continue reading »

Pasta Chicken Skillet

Pasta Chicken SkilletThree Guiding Stars iconThree Guiding Stars indicate the best nutritional value.

This recipe is a great way to use up leftover chicken and vegetables to create a delicious, easy meal. If you don’t have peas and carrots in the freezer, any odds and ends of frozen vegetables will do the job.

Continue reading »