January is Soup Month!

Slurp Your Way Through January: Celebrating National Soup Month! January, brrr! The month where resolutions abound, coats stay glued on, and comfort food reigns supreme. And what dish reigns supreme in the comfort food category during winter? Soup, of course! That’s why January is also known as National Soup Month, a time to celebrate this…

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BBQ Sauce

This smoky and spicy barbecue sauce is easy and delicious! INGREDIENTS DIRECTIONS Return to the Main Recipes Page

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Sweet Potato Hummus

This slightly sweet hummus is a fresh take on traditional flavors. Feel good about this snack! INGREDIENTS 1 large sweet potato (12–14 ounces), cooked and mashed 1 can (15 ounces) chick peas, drained, rinsed 1⁄4 cup tahini 1⁄4 cup fresh lemon juice 3 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil 1 small clove garlic, halved 1 1⁄2 teaspoons…

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Guacamole

Avocados are rich in heart-healthy fats which can help lower your cholesterol! INGREDIENTS 2 cloves garlic, minced (≈ 2 teaspoons) 3 scallions or red onion, minced (≈ 1⁄4 cup) 1⁄4 jalapeño, minced 2 avocados, peeled 1 tablespoon fresh lime juice (juice of 1⁄2 a lime) 2 tablespoons chopped fresh cilantro 1 pinch of sea salt…

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Oven-Roasted Vegetables

A rainbow of color infuses this perfectly portioned side dish of perfectly roasted vegetables. INGREDIENTS 1 cup broccoli florets 1 cup cauliflower florets 1 cup carrots 1 cup bell peppers 1 cup onion 1 cup mushroom 1 cup yellow squash 1 cup asparagus 1⁄4 cup olive oil 1 tablespoon minced garlic 1⁄2 teaspoon salt 1⁄2…

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Basic Vinaigrette

Easy and flavorful, this vinaigrette will liven up any salad with its bright flavor. INGREDIENTS 1⁄4 cup vinegar of choice Juice of 1 lemon (≈ 3 tablespoons) 1 clove garlic (or 1 teaspoon minced garlic) 1⁄2 teaspoon ground cumin 1 tablespoon raw honey 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard 1⁄2 teaspoon sea salt 1⁄4 teaspoon pepper 1–2…

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Baked Salmon with Dill

This delightful dish is very low in saturated fat and a good source of protein. The dill flavor is herbaceous and slightly tangy in flavor. INGREDIENTS 4 salmon fillets (5 ounces each) 4 teaspoons chopped fresh dill 4 teaspoons extra virgin olive oil 1⁄4 teaspoon salt 1⁄4 teaspoon pepper DIRECTIONS Preheat oven to 375° F.…

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Quinoa Salad with Chicken, Grapes & Almonds

This quinoa salad features a variety of flavors and textures! INGREDIENTS Bottom Layer 2 cups water 1 1⁄4 cups quinoa, red or brown 1 teaspoon vinegar (rice or balsamic) 1 tablespoon lemon juice 1 tablespoon lime juice 1⁄4 teaspoon sea salt 1⁄4 teaspoon pepper 2 tablespoon olive oil 1⁄2 cup fresh mint, chopped 1⁄2 cup…

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