MATCHA GREEN SMOOTHIE Recipe Courtesy of Broma Bakery This healthy matcha green smoothie is the perfect protein packed way to start your morning. With a little extra caffeine for your morning! INGREDIENTS 1 scoop Vital Protein’s Matcha Collagen Powder 1/2 large banana 3/4 cup frozen mango 1 cup frozen spinach 1/2 date, pitted 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract 1/2 cup almond milk 1 tablespoon almond butter INSTRUCTIONS Place all ingredients…
7 Ways the Pandemic Has Changed How We Shop for Food Article Courtesy of the New York Times and Kim Severson Oranges and frozen foods are being snapped up. Shelves have fewer choices. And customers are steering their carts in surprising new directions. When the coronavirus hit, even the most enthusiastic cooks had to adjust to a new, more complicated…
One-Pan Balsamic Chicken and Asparagus Recipe courtesy of Delish and RIAN HANDLER This one-pan meal is one of our most frequented weeknight dinners. What’s not to love? It’s healthy, easy, and it has the BEST SAUCE EVER. INGREDIENTS 1/4 c. balsamic vinegar 1/4 c. extra-virgin olive oil, divided 1 tbsp. honey 1 tbsp. Dijon mustard 2 cloves garlic, minced pinch of crushed red pepper flakes 2…
Nordic Breakfast Porridge Recipe Courtesy of FOOD NETWORK KITCHEN Much like a composed salad, this visually arresting Nordic-inspired bowl of porridge is a delightful way to start the day. But the arrangement of the toppings is more than just pretty; it allows you to customize every bite for a super-tasty breakfast experience. … Ingredients Barley Porridge: 2 1/2 cups whole…
What Are the Best Practices for Dining Out During Coronavirus? By Stefanie Tuder of Open Table Needless to say, it’s been a rough few months. But particularly so for restaurants, who have been forced to navigate everything from layoffs and severe financial insecurity to figuring out how to create entirely new offerings from outdoor service and takeout to grocery-style setups. Many…
Healthy Makeover: Strawberry Ice Cream Recipe Courtesy of Country Living This four-ingredient dessert is just 70 calories per serving, making it the perfect summer treat. INGREDIENTS 1 lb. frozen strawberries 1 c. 2% plain Greek yogurt 1/4 c. sugar 1/2 tsp. vanilla extract strawberries DIRECTIONS In food processor with knife blade attached, pulse 1 cup strawberries until finely chopped. Transfer chopped berries to large…
Veggie Niçoise Pitas Recipe Courtesy of THE GOOD HOUSEKEEPING TEST KITCHEN Fill pitas with a few quintessential Mediterranean ingredients (think: roasted red peppers, chickpeas, and kalamata olives) for a lunch that’ll allow you to pretend you’re sitting on the coast of Santorini, not at your desk. Ingredients 1/4 c. olive oil 2 tbsp. sherry vinegar Kosher salt Pepper 1 bulb fennel, halved and very thinly sliced 1 15.5-oz…
Rhubarb Oat Bars Recipe Courtesy of Taste of Home These chewy rhubarb bars provide just the right amount of tartness and sweetness. They are simply unbeatable! —Renette Cressey, Fort Mill, South Carolina Ingredients 1-1/2 cups chopped fresh or frozen rhubarb 1 cup packed brown sugar, divided 4 tablespoons water, divided 1 teaspoon lemon juice 4 teaspoons cornstarch 1 cup old-fashioned…
Pasta al Limone RECIPE COURTESY OF bon appétit A bright and rich lemon-cream sauce that’s uncomplicated and supremely comforting. INGREDIENTS 1 lemon 12 oz. spaghetti or other long pasta Kosher salt ¾ cup heavy cream 6 Tbsp. unsalted butter 3 oz. finely grated Parmesan (about ¾ cup) Freshly ground black pepper RECIPE PREPARATION Using a vegetable peeler, remove two 2″-long…
Chia Seed Pudding RECIPE COURTESY OF GIADA DE LAURENTIIS Giada’s bulks up Greek yogurt with chia seeds for a little bit of crunch and maple syrup for a little bit of sweet — it’s the perfect healthy make-ahead breakfast. Ingredients 1 cup vanilla-flavored unsweetened almond milk 1 cup plain low-fat (2 percent) Greek yogurt 2 tablespoons pure maple syrup (preferably…
