Basil garners accolades for great taste, but it also provides a number of vitamins, minerals, cancer-fighting antioxidants, and even anti-inflammatory compounds.
Adding basil to meals provides a boost of...
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Parsley
Parsley is an ancient herb rich in iron, calcium, vitamin A, and vitamin K. The ever-present parsley sprig has taken on a bigger role in modern cooking. The...
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Provencal Tomato Soup
This simple Provencal Tomato Soup is a favorite at our classes. It can be made with either fresh or canned tomatoes and eaten hot in the winter...
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Pasta e Fagioli
Here is a great way to use beans. This is true Italian “soul food” and a meal in itself. From start to finish you can have this nutritious...
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Spicy Gremolata
This Spicy Gremolata has joined pesto as a pantry basic in my kitchen. It is a wonderfully healthy condiment bursting with vitamin C among other things, and with...
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Chicken Burger
If you want to avoid eating too much red meat, this tasty Chicken Burger recipe is the perfect answer when barbecue season comes around. Flavorful and satisfying, even...
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Spicy Chicken Meatball Sandwich
This meatball sandwich is a healthier, very tasty, and easy take on a tried and true classic. The spicy chicken meatballs sink into a sweet whole-wheat bun with...
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Portobello Mushroom Burger
Broiled mushrooms make for a ridiculously rich burger and a great substitute for meat when you’re craving that savory taste and meaty texture. Mushrooms are also rich in...
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Fall Vegetable Soup With Spicy Gremolata
This golden fall vegetable soup couldn’t be easier to make. It’s just vegetables, herbs, and water, and once the prep is done, there’s really not much cooking to...
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Amazing Green Sauce
This recipe for Amazing Green Sauce is a quick dinner standbys. Not only is it extremely good for you, it couldn’t be simpler to make. Finely pureed, this...
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Winter Squash Risotto
This is really easy for risotto and a perfect dinner if treatment has left you feeling tired and weary. There’s no stirring and, if you buy pre-cut squash,...
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Parsley Gremolata
Green sauces can be found in cultures around the world, from Moroccan chermoula to Mexican salsas. The Italian condiment gremolata is made with fresh lemon and parsley, and...