Carbohydrates: Too complex?
…“plant bones.” Fiber is found in whole grains, nuts, seeds, dried beans and peas, and fruits and vegetables. The edible skins of fruits and starchy vegetables are a great source…
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Oven Roasting: Fool-Proof, Healthy, Tasty
…More intense flavors make us more satisfied as we eat; in fact, it’s one of the secrets to making your food taste like restaurant food. Oven roasting fruits and vegetables…
Summer Grilling on a Budget
…of summer’s ample tomato harvest. Don’t forget that vegetables can also be the grill star—and not just for vegetarians. Try this grilled vegetable salad, an unexpected divergence from the usual…
Thanksgiving Menu Refresh: Switch It Up & Still Keep Tradition On The Table
…out a pumpkin to hold soup or vegetables, split a small acorn squash and serve as individual bowls for wild rice dressing or other vegetables, use bread “bowls” as a…
Better Green Beans
…two techniques to improve your green bean game. Blanching You may run across the instruction “blanche the…” in cooking vegetables and not be sure what it means. It does not…
The Best Packed Lunch
…Millet Farro Bulghur Quinoa Crunchy Vegetables Any vegetable you would eat as a crudité can be chopped and tossed in a grain salad. I like to use a proportion of…
Using Your Freezer’s Produce Section
…to visit your farmers’ market or fresh department at your local store. Frozen fruits and vegetables can be used in an array of dishes and recipes. Soups or stews: Add…
Local Fruits & Vegetables
…get the greatest nutritional value and best price. Most fresh fruits and vegetables earn 2-3 Guiding Stars. Here are some commonly grown fruits, vegetables, and herbs paired with our star-earning…