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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 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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Cholesterol-free, Diabetes-friendly, Gluten-free, High fiber, Low carbohydrate / low sugar, more -
Recipe for Creamy Ranch-Style Dressing
For people in love with ranch dressing, this easy recipe is rich and creamy even though it is oil free. Use it as you would normally use ranch—and maybe try something new, like using it in place of...
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Cholesterol-free, Gluten-free, Low fat / low saturated fat, Low sodium, Peanut-free, more -
Recipe for Homemade Garbanzo Hummus
Store-bought hummus has become so popular (and such a big business) that it can be found almost anywhere. But it is a simple preparation and there’s no reason not to make it at home—not to mention the...
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Recipe for Puerto Rican Pepper, Onion and Garlic Sofrito
There are certain food combinations that become the basis for an entire cuisine. The Cajun cooking of New Orleans depends on the trinity of celery, bell pepper and onion; the French live on a base of...
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Cholesterol-free, Diabetes-friendly, Low calorie, Low carbohydrate / low sugar, Low fat / low saturated fat, more -
Recipe for Quick Chop Rustic Tomato Salsa
This is as simple as it gets: a rustic, fast chop of vegetables and the barest kiss of extra flavor make for a supreme salsa.
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Cholesterol-free, Diabetes-friendly, Gluten-free, Low calorie, Low carbohydrate / low sugar, more -
Recipe for Quick Pineapple Salsa with Jalapeño
A twist on an old favorite, using pineapple instead of tomato in a salsa. In fact, “salsa” is just another word for sauce, and traditional Latin salsa condiments can use all manner of ingredients...
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Recipe for Fast and Flavorful Spanish Green Beans
Fast, controlled cooking is the key for great green beans, full of phytonutrients and antioxidants.
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Diabetes-friendly, Gluten-free, Low calorie, Low carbohydrate / low sugar, Low cholesterol, more -
Recipe for Persian Inspired Cumin Roasted Carrots
Everyone has had a child turn up their nose at carrots—and truthfully, some adults as well. This may be the answer: sweet, slow roasted until the sugars rise and caramelize for a lovely brown sear and...
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Diabetes-friendly, Gluten-free, Low carbohydrate / low sugar, Low cholesterol, Low fat / low saturated fat, more -
Recipe for Roasted Fennel, Mushroom and Parsnip Ragout
Pronounced “ragu”, the ragout is a venerable way to prepare a mix of ingredients to enhance their flavors, and this dish epitomizes that tradition. As each vegetable is prepared in its own way, the...
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Gluten-free, Low carbohydrate / low sugar, Low cholesterol, Low fat / low saturated fat, Low sodium, more