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Whole-wheat tropical muffins are perfect in miniature and flavored with pineapple, orange, and banana--perfect for a summer breakfast!
Thai noodles with bok choi and chicken--a Southeast Asian comfort food.
This strawberry-banana sorbet is sweet and tangy--a perfect after dinner dessert for spring and summer.
Grilled summer corn salad that's full of healthy veggies fresh off the grill.
Pear and gorgonzola spinach salad that is lightly dressed with balsamic vinaigrette and perfect for entertaining.
Double chocolate banana bread made with whole-wheat flour and dark chocolate--enjoy a slice (or two) for breakfast or even dessert!
Carrot-ginger soup--a warm and smooth soup that hits the spot on the last cool days before summer!
Make your own herb vinegar with pretty purple chive blossoms for a perfect light dressing over salad!
The best summer picnic pasta salad you've ever imagined--what better way to welcome in summer?
Sweet potato cinnamon rolls made with whole-wheat flour--but still incredibly light and fluffy!
A peanut butter green monster--a healthy breakfast smoothie that tastes more like a milkshake.
The ultimate bake sale cookie--big, soft, double chocolate chip cookies with crisp edges, filled with walnuts.
Strawberry Spinach Salad with Grilled Chicken--my first stop on the journey to learn to love salad (a success!)
A light grilled zucchini summer salad that is a perfect side to any BBQ meal--and healthy too.
A quick and easy side dish of crispy roasted broccoflower (or broccoli!) that is just different enough to be fun.
Breakfast smoothie that tastes more like a fruity drink on the beach than a healthy meal chock full of protein and nutrients.
A sweet and smooth spread that is perfect for toast, oatmeal, sandwiches...or just eating with a spoon.
Amaretto ice cream with toasted almonds--a creamy and dreamy dessert for those times that you need a treat.
Rooibos chai--a warm and spicy blend of Indian spices and South African tea that's a perfect way to start the day.
Homemade chicken breakfast sausage can be shaped into patties or used as it--with a hint of maple, it is perfect part of any breakfast
Pasta puttanesca--a bright and fresh dinner that is quick, easy, and delicious.
A healthy side dish or even an entree with a protein-packed mediterranean flair.
These oven fries are broiled to a crisp perfection that is as gratifying as the fast-food version without any of the guilt.
Beer-Braised Pork and Bean Soup--a hearty and rugged last hurrah for winter soups.
A cold buckwheat noodle salad with a tangy orange-ginger miso dressing that packs a serious punch.
Maple Glazed Pork Roast--a sweet and spicy entree that goes perfectly with a spring salad.
Sesame Soba Noodle Salad--a cold and light salad that's a healthy lunch or quick dinner on the go.
Moroccan Lentil Stew--a vegetarian stew that is chock full of protein and nutrients (and a piece of cake to make, too)
A seriously delicious banana bread that is full of healthy ingredients but still tastes like your mother's comfort food.
Mexican Hot Chocolate Spiced Almonds--sweet and crunchy with a touch of heat: the perfect snack.
Thai Chicken Soup--a soup so elegant you won't believe how easy it is to make!
Strawberry Whole-Wheat Pancakes--they'll love you right back.
Mango Chutney--sweet, spicy, and unexpectedly sassy.
Chocolatey Overnight Oats--for a breakfast that is as satisfying and delicious as it is easy.