Falafel with Tahini Sauce
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Falafel with Tahini Sauce

Recipe demonstration (free) at the Dennis Center for Active Living, Tuesday, May 5th, 11am-1pm. Falafel from scratch using fresh, ingredients (no box). Easy and delicious with creamy tahini-lemon sauce.
Healthy Turkey Chili
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Healthy Turkey Chili

It's hot, healthy, saucy, hearty, chunky, and easy on the heart with ground turkey. It's also great with beef.
Vegetable Ramen Soup
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Vegetable Ramen Soup

This was the best soup I ever made!!! Inexpensive, easy to make, healthy, delicious, and definitely warming to the soul. Whole grain ramen noodles with home-made chicken stock, fresh vegetables, and an array of spices merged together into a delightful bowl of soup.
Roast Chicken Dinner
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Roast Chicken Dinner

Learn to stretch the budget with these simple processes. Start with one whole chicken and make multiple meals, including soup and salad.
Lima Bean Soup
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Lima Bean Soup

It's not green! It's delicious and creamy and worthy of dipping a hunk of bread.
Easy Pizza
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Easy Pizza

Love pizza! I've been making pizza from scratch since 1992 (my daughter's 5th birthday party). It's the best with loads of heathy toppings and to make multiple pies so others can get involved creating the masterpieces. Definitely Bon Appetite!
Less Sugar Sugar Cookies
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Less Sugar Sugar Cookies

Sugar cookies don't have to be loaded with sugar in the recipe, decorated with sugary candy or sweet icing, and void of fiber. Change it up with this recipe and decorating ideas.
Basic Granola
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Basic Granola

Home made granola that is easy to make. Sweet and crunchy, protein and fiber rich, eat as is or topped on yogurt or cottage cheese, or in a bowl with milk.
Carrot Cake
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Carrot Cake

Old school carrot cake minus the added sugar. Tasty and full of fiber adds up to healthy-delicious!
Hearty Beef Stew
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Hearty Beef Stew

Red beef stew is less traditional but so much richer and bolder in flavor. Add more vegetables to stretch the budget and it's still fabulous!
Quick & Easy Oat Waffles
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Quick & Easy Oat Waffles

So crispy and tasty, these all oat waffles are just scrummy! Ready in minutes, healthy and a hearty way to start your day that is not oatmeal.
Cheesy Pumpkin Brownies
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Cheesy Pumpkin Brownies

Do not let the word "pumpkin" influence your opinion about these treats. Regular brownies have a ton of sugar and flour - these have none and taste so chocolatey good!
Autumn Leaves & Fruit Salad
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Autumn Leaves & Fruit Salad

A bold blend of flavors that dance on your pallet, with a bright dressing that together make you say wow at first bite. "This salad should be on a menu in a fine restaurant!"
Butternut Squashed Soup
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Butternut Squashed Soup

Delicious and nutritious soup with apples! Easy to make - bake squash whole to avoid the struggle of cutting through it. Soup that warms the soul!
Lazy Baked Feta-Tomato Sauce
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Lazy Baked Feta-Tomato Sauce

Basically throw everything in a pan, bake, mix with cooked pasta, and eat. So cheesy-easy, fresh and nutritious ingredients, and it tastes fantastic.
Berry Lemon FroYo
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Berry Lemon FroYo

Eat this with a spoon for a refreshing frozen treat that's easy to make - and you cannot eat it too fast or you'll get a brain freeze. Try different frozen fruits for fun.
Pasta e Fagioli
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Pasta e Fagioli

Tomato Soup with pasta, fresh vegetables, and beans. Quick, nutritious, and easy. This dish could be put together in less than an hour. Truth be told it's better the next day.
Lentils & Rice
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Lentils & Rice

Lentils should be a staple in every kitchen, as they are slam packed with fiber and protein. Eat at least twice a month to keep yourself tuned up.
Dressings and Salads
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Dressings and Salads

A variety of fresh salads and easy dressing recipes that will tantalize your tastebuds. Surprising flavor combinations and ingredients will motivate you to try.
Thai Peanut Chicken Lettuce Wraps
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Thai Peanut Chicken Lettuce Wraps

This recipe is inspired by the Thai peanut sauce I love so much. A delightful blend of edamame, cucumber in a lettuce boat with an array of fresh veggies topped with a peanut sauce.
Marinara Mia Sauce
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Marinara Mia Sauce

A quick, flavorful marinara sauce rich with vegetables and fresh herbs. Choose Chickpea Pasta with this delicious sauce for better health rather than spiking the Glycemic Index with wheat pasta. Chickpea GI=35-45 vs. White GI =50-80
Dirty Popcorn
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Dirty Popcorn

A.K.A. Sweet and Salty Popcorn made with Date Sugar. Whole grain goodness without butter and maybe a pinch of salt.
Cheesy Popcorn
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Cheesy Popcorn

As an alternative to buttery popcorn with tons of salt, this popcorn made with extra virgin olive oil and grated Romano cheese is scrumptious. That simple. Remove the excess fat, sodium, and replace with healthy oil and cheese. Although not eliminating sodium, this recipe drastically reduces it making Cheesy Popcorn a healthy, high-fiber, nutritious snack.
Chocolate Protein Bars
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Chocolate Protein Bars

Homemade inexpensive chocolate protein bars are nutritious and delicious full of both protein and fiber in one yummy bar. These plant-based protein bars are vegan, flourless, no-bake, made with real food- no added protein powder or sugar. A handy breakfast bar, pick-me-up snack, or just to boost your protein. Better than those store-bought, sugary, gross, expensive protein bars for sure!
Deluxe Granola
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Deluxe Granola

Scrumptious protein-packed blend of oats, nuts, dried fruit, and seeds that will make you smile inside. Eat it over yogurt, in a bowl with milk, or as a snack. However you serve it, it will be loved.
Chopped Vegetable Salad
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Chopped Vegetable Salad

A refreshing chopped vegetable salad blend with beans, fresh herbs, and Avocado Dressing makes for a delicious vegetable salad beaming with protein.
Hummus Rolls
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Hummus Rolls

Eat as a snack, serve cut up as an appetizer, or anytime! Protein never tasted so yummy. Use plain hummus or desired flavor creation.
Yumm-Hummus
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Yumm-Hummus

Full of protein a yummy snack that goes with many accompaniments. Add sun dried tomatoes, basil, fresh herbs, and many mix-ins for variety. Either way it won't last long on any table.
Avocado Yogurt Dressing
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Avocado Yogurt Dressing

It's easy to make, green and so good. Use it for salads, mix in with cucumbers, or spread on anything for wholesome goodness.
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Whipped Evaporated Milk

When the universe gives you strawberries, whip up the fresh cream! it's hard to believe whipped Evaporated Milk tastes like fresh whipped cream.
Frozen Dream Cream
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Frozen Dream Cream

The world has gone bananas with this recipe. That's all there is: frozen bananas and flavorings. Try "Espresso Mocha Chip" or "Bananalada" with pineapple and coconut. Tastes like ice cream without the added sugar and crap!
Whole Grain Waffles
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Whole Grain Waffles

Waffles can be an excellent source of nutrients and grains. I would often fortify with wheat germ, flax seed meal and garnish with fresh fruit. The kids love them as a sandwich with cream cheese and sliced bananas. Yummy plus!!!
Banana Date Bread
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Banana Date Bread

Delicious Banana Date Bread with ZERO sugar or sweetener added, just the genuine good sweetness of dates and bananas. Easy to make recipe takes over an hour to bake, but worth every bite!
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Trader Joe’s Story

...As I made my way through the produce aisle I placed two large artichokes in my basket when this woman said to me, "I would love to come to your house to see what you do with all of that," pointing to my cart. I was delighted that she noticed and told her she didn't have to come to my house because I just started a food channel while handing her my card.
Easy Crusty Bread
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Easy Crusty Bread

This bread recipe is easy to make, soft and delicious inside and crusty outside. Basically mix and let rise overnight, then bake in a Dutch Oven.
Chicken Biscuit Pie
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Chicken Biscuit Pie

This delicious casserole is meant to be the second meal made from leftover chicken or turkey with gravy. It is a soul-comfort food with a crispy biscuit topping that is a meal in itself. A long-time nutritious family favorite! 3-4 c. cooked, chunked chicken (or turkey)1 medium onion, chopped2 large carrots, sliced into chunks1 c.…