March 13, 2021

Low Fat Ranch Dressing

Low Fat Ranch Dressing 4 Servings Ingredients 1/2 cup nonfat mayonnaise1/4 cup nonfat sour cream1/4 cup nonfat yogurt1 tsp chopped shallots or 1/2 tsp chopped green onions1.5 tsp lemon juice1/2 tsp minced garlicSalt, black pepper, and cayenne pepper Directions In a small bowl, whisk together mayonnaise, yogurt, sour cream, lemon juice, shallots and garlic. Season to taste with […]
March 13, 2021

Low Fat Caesar Salad Dressing

Low Fat Caesar Salad Dressing 6 Servings Ingredients 1/2 cup nonfat mayonnaise2 Tbsp grated nonfat Swiss Cheese1 Tbsp lemon juice1 Tbsp red wine vinegar2 tsp Dijon mustard1 clove garlic, minced1/8 tsp black pepper Directions Put all ingredients into a bowl and whisk to blend. Nutrition :  Serving Size is 2 Tbsp / Calories 40 / Total Fat 0.3 […]
March 8, 2021

What is Quinoa and What Can I Do With It?

What is Quinoa and What Can I Do With It? Quinoa is an Ancient Grain Quinoa was first described in 1797 by Carl Ludwig Willdenow, a German botanist and pharmacist. It was first cultivated in the area around Lake Titicaca in the South American Andes Mountains. Archeological evidence shows that quinoa was grown 5000 years ago in Peru, […]
February 28, 2021

How to Cook Brown Rice

How to Cook Brown Rice Directions Choose the right size pot. For cooking 1 to 2 cups of dry brown rice, a 2-quart saucepan will work well. If the pot is too big, the rice may not steam right. If the pot is too small, it may boil over and make a mess. Make sure the lid fits […]
February 28, 2021

Lemon Spinach Quinoa Salad

Lemon Spinach Quinoa Salad 8 Servings Ingredients 1 cup Ancient Harvest Tri-Color Quinoa1/2 Tbsp extra virgin olive oil2 red bell peppers, chopped15.5 ounce can of chickpeas (drained and rinsed)6 ounce baby spinach1/2 cup of feta cheese (optional)Dressing:3 Tbsp fresh lemon juice2 Tbsp extra virgin olive oil2 tsp dry oregano 1/4 tsp salt1/4 tsp freshly ground black pepper Directions […]
February 24, 2021

How to Cook Quinoa

How to Cook Quinoa Quinoa is technically a seed with a nutty flavor; however, it can be used in the same ways as other whole grains. There are 3 main types found in the U.S.: white, red, and black. White quinoa has the most delicate flavor and lightest texture. Red and black quinoa tend to be bolder and […]
February 20, 2021

Tips for Adding Fruits and Vegetables into Every Meal and Snack

Tips for Adding Fruits and Vegetables into Every Meal Many of you have probably heard things like “An apple a day keeps the doctor away”, “Eat your vegetables!”, and “You are what you eat”. But you may still be wondering why it’s so important to eat plenty of fruits and vegetables. Fruits and vegetables contain vitamins, minerals, fiber, […]
February 14, 2021

Slow Cooker Sweet and Sour Chicken

Slow Cooker Sweet & Sour Chicken 8 Servings Ingredients 2 pounds skinless, boneless chicken thighs 2 red bell peppers, chopped 2 green bell peppers, chopped 1.5 cups low sodium chicken broth 1 medium yellow onion, chopped 2 cups thinly sliced carrots 1/4 cup lower-sodium soy sauce 2 Tbsp lower sodium Worcestershire sauce 1 Tbsp ground Chile paste (samba […]
February 13, 2021

Apple Cinnamon Oatmeal Muffins

Apple Cinnamon Oatmeal Muffins 12 Servings Ingredients 3 cups old-fashioned oats2 Tbsp light brown sugar, packed2 tsp baking powder2 tsp ground cinnamon1/4 tsp salt1 cup non-fat milk2 eggs, large1/2 cup unsweetened applesauce2 tsp vanilla extract1 1/4 cups peeled and diced apples (about 2 medium sweeter apples like Honey Crisp) Directions Preheat oven to 350° F. Spray a 12 […]