I’m always on the hunt for recipes that are fast, delicious and healthy and this shrimp dish has become one of my favorites. The creaminess of the avocado provides a richness which plays well with the tartness of the lemon and the spicy bite of the arugula. For the whole grain, I used Khorasan wheat…
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4-Ingredient Chickpea and Rosemary Frittata
5-ingredient or less recipes can be a game changer in the kitchen, especially when life gets busy. Eggs are wonderful as a fast weeknight dinner or weekend brunch and a frittata couldn’t be easier. Here we are combining eggs with chickpeas, fresh rosemary and parmesan cheese. Don’t be fooled. This small list of ingredients packs…
The Basics of Cooking Beans
I’m pushing beans again because I’m trying really hard to get you to eat them several times a week. Although I’m not denying that canned beans are fast, easy, and nutrient-dense, cooking dried beans is definitely worth the little bit of extra effort. The texture and flavor are so different from canned beans, plus you…
Sesame Glazed Salmon
If you’re not regularly eating fish and seafood, a healthy goal for 2021 would be to eat at least 8-12 ounces of seafood per week (2-3 meals). To help you with this goal, here’s an easy weeknight addition to your weekly menu. I came across this recipe in the December 2020 edition of EatingWell magazine…
Shrimp with Avocado, Lemon and Dill featured in Food and Nutrition, August 2017
I’m excited to have this recipe featured in Food and Nutrition Stone Soup Blog, August 2017.
Chicken Pot Pie Bundles
These little bundles are a fun twist on this comfort food classic. Your kids will not only love to eat them, they’ll have fun helping to make them. This recipe is fast enough for a quick weeknight meal and once these chicken pot pie packages are made, they can be reheated for an on-the-go lunch…
Baked Shrimp with Tomatoes and Feta
Frozen shrimp is a staple in my freezer. It’s healthy, fast food. You don’t even have to remember to defrost it because frozen shrimp will defrost quickly under cold, running water. Add shrimp to stir fries and quick pasta dishes. Brush it with BBQ or hoisin sauce, grill it, sprinkle with scallions and wrap it…
Meatless Monday with Gnocchi, Swiss Chard and White Beans
Here’s a delicious, nutrient-packed recipe from Eating Well Magazine that can fit into even the busiest of schedules.The protein comes from the beans which work well with the gnocchi and Swiss chard. For extra flavor, I added some jarred pesto from Costco because it’s always in my fridge. I used frozen gnocchi instead of fresh so…