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Recipe for Cuban Frijole Stew
The pride of Cuban chefs everywhere, black bean stew has sustained generations with its rich flavors. Scratch cooks start with dried beans and a long (very long) simmer to tenderize the beans and...
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Cholesterol-free, Good source of protein, High fiber, Peanut-free, Soups and Stews, more -
Recipe for Italian Bean, Vegetable, and Pasta Stew
Pasta fagioli (pronounced “fah-ZHOO-lee) literally means “pasta and beans”, and is a traditional stew/ soup of Italy and Sicily. Traditionally made with short tube-like ditalini pasta, it is very...
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Cholesterol-free, Diabetes-friendly, High fiber, Low carbohydrate / low sugar, Low fat / low saturated fat, more -
Recipe for Fragrant Basmati Rice with Lentils
The gluten-free combination of basmati and lentils in this recipe is enhanced by the subtle heat of chili and paprika and is an exotic addition to any meal.
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Appetizers and Sides, Cholesterol-free, Gluten-free, Low fat / low saturated fat, Peanut-free, more -
Recipe for Fresh Lemon Basil and Tomato Bruschetta
The Italian table loves bruschetta, a Roman way of using leftover bread to bring the freshest tomatoes and local olive oil to a meal.
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Appetizers and Sides, Cholesterol-free, Diabetes-friendly, Low carbohydrate / low sugar, Low fat / low saturated fat, more -
Recipe for Golden Roast Fennel Mashed Potatoes
Certainly not the boring mash we’ve grown accustomed to, this side is easy enough to become a regular favorite, with abundant flavor to sit alongside a special roast or spicy dish.
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Appetizers and Sides, Diabetes-friendly, Gluten-free, Low carbohydrate / low sugar, Low fat / low saturated fat, more -
Recipe for Stovetop Cinnamon Cranberry Sauce
It might be tempting to buy that perennial can of jellied cranberries—there might be one left over from Thanksgivings past in your cupboard right now—but there’s really no comparison between that and...
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Cholesterol-free, Diabetes-friendly, Gluten-free, Low carbohydrate / low sugar, Low fat / low saturated fat, more -
Recipe for Chicken Noodle and Vegetable Soup
The classic “Mother’s penicillin” with more than a hint of truth. There really is some evidence to show that classic chicken soup may act as an anti-inflammatory, and slow the development of upper...
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Diabetes-friendly, Low carbohydrate / low sugar, Low fat / low saturated fat, Peanut-free, Soups and Stews, more -
Recipe for Italian Minestrone Ragout
Italian “minestrone” is a vegetable soup that predates the Roman Empire and shares a root meaning with the Latin word for “to serve.” Each serving of this hearty, healthy ragout (ragout, another fine...
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Cholesterol-free, Gluten-free, High fiber, Low fat / low saturated fat, Peanut-free, more -
Recipe for Bright Edamame Bean Hummus
In the past few years, we’ve become rather enamored of hummus, that Middle Eastern delight made from chickpeas, olive oil and tahini that is so important to that area’s food culture that ownership...
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Recipe for Cashew Jack Drizzle
This cashew cheese has multiple uses. You can store it in the freezer to have on hand for convenience, and yet, it just takes five minutes to make. It resembles batter and, when cooked, thickens to a...
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Cholesterol-free, Gluten-free, Peanut-free, Spreads and Sauces, Vegan, more