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Vegan Spiced Chick Peas with Sauteed Spinach

Whether you call it a chickpea or a garbanzo bean, there’s no question that chickpeas are a healthy addition to any diet.

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Cedar Plank Wild Caught Salmon with Garlic Roasted Herb Squash

This recipe calls for wild caught salmon that’s seasoned lightly and grilled on top of a natural cedar plank.  From both a nutritional and environmental impact perspective, farmed fish are far inferior to their wild counterparts:

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Pan-Seared Scallops with Lemon Sauce and Roasted Garlic Broccoli Raab

Today’s focal point in this recipe is the bulb of roasted garlic!  Garlic is one of the most valuable and versatile foods on the planet. Garlic belongs to the Allium family of vegetables which also includes onions, chives, shallots and leeks.

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Oven Baked Polenta and Chicken over Rocket Salad

The benefits of tomatoes, an easy bruschetta recipe and a delicious meal all in place!

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Tilapia with Lemon Sauce over Spinach

We think you’ll enjoy this easy gourmet recipe!  It’s perfect just in time for summer and it’ll fill you up but leave you feeling lean and energized.  You can wipe it together in just 30 minutes and most of the ingredients are already sitting in your pantry!

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Vegan Veggie Power Tower

My new favorite go to meal is a fusion of many favorites – fresh vegetables, grilling, and tasty food that is also vibrant and energizing!  We’ve dubbed it a vegetarians dream, the Veggie Power Tower!

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Spaghetti Squash Mushroom Marinara

A spaghetti squash recipe that has a classic Italian twist. Averaging from 4 to 8 pounds, the cylinder shaped spaghetti squash is generally available year-round with a peak season from early fall through winter.

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Lemony Garlic Saffron Shrimp Recipe

This is our take on the classic Tapas dish “Gambas Braves” which means brave shrimp!  We make ours with broccoli and extra virgin olive oil to add in some extra nutrition.  If you’re a heat seeker add in a finely chopped jalapeno of a few shakes of red pepper flakes.

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Healthy Baked Ziti with Pantry Veggies Recipe

The importance of carbohydrates in the diet is often met with confusion and controversy as a result of the number of high-protein, low-carb diets on the market today. Many dieters decrease or severely restrict their carbohydrate intakes in an effort to lose weight. However, carbs are an essential part of the diet as they are [...]

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Sunny Side Up Kale Quinoa Salad Bowl

This is a simple salad dish that takes barely any effort to put together.  And it’s packed with essential super foods that give you energy and make you feel light!