Sustainable Chocolate

Peanut Butter Banana Cocoa Smoothie

…Cocoa Smoothie 3 Guiding Stars Three Guiding Stars iconThree Guiding Stars indicate the best nutritional value. Peanut butter and banana are two nutrient-dense foods that pair wonderfully with cocoa for…

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The Color Orange

Butternut Brains

…Grill orange fruits and vegetables. Dice or shred orange fruits and vegetables, add them to rice and pasta dishes. Use pureed pumpkin or squash in smoothies. Stir fry orange fruits…

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Season’s Eatings

Turnips at a farmer's market

…you know how to cook it and you get stuck in the rut, kale season is gonna be rough. Kale, however, can be used in smoothies, soups, salads, stir-fries, casseroles,…

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Preserving the Bounty

smoothies. Wash and rip or the kale. Dry it thoroughly. (I cannot emphasize that point enough.) Place in a freezer bag. Squish out as much air as possible, shaping the…

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Stellar Main Dishes for Nextovers

Beet Candy

…Pretty much anything you want. Spaghetti, green salads, salad dressing, sandwiches, grain salads, burgers, bisque, and even cupcakes. (Maybe not smoothies, though. My experiments with those have gone poorly.) Citrus…

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3 Star Breakfasts

Pumpkin Blender Waffles

…help your bring more color and less sugar to the beginning of your day. Melissa’s Green Breakfast Smoothie 3 Guiding Stars Three Guiding Stars iconThree Guiding Stars indicate the best…

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Love is Soup

Two-Lentil Soup

…for me and for Guiding Stars. Team Satiety My issue with soup is almost always about satiety, not flavor. I like a nice green smoothie in the morning, when my…

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