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Chicken Pho
Pho is a broth poured over cooked rice noodles with a little protein, fresh veggies, and herbs. It originated in Viet Nam.
Pasta With Turkey Meatballs
Turkey meatballs are braised with marinara sauce and then served over twisted turmeric fettuccini noodles. Of course any noodles will do but we love these yellow beauties!
Fiesta Kale Salad
Kale, corn, sweet potatoes and a flavorful dressing turn this salad into a memorable meal.
Strawberry Kale Salad
Perfect for spring when you can find greens coming up in the farmer’s markets. It is a great way to use up leftover items, too.
Fish Taco Bowl
Spicy baked cod is served on top of brown rice with slaw, pico de gallo, fresh avocado, black beans,
Vegetarian Grain Bowl
Start with a base of quinoa and add groups of delicious veggies and tempeh.
Cioppino Stew
Cioppino is a hearty, tomato-based seafood stew that is uniquely San Franciscan, tracing its roots back to the Italian immigrant fishermen who settled in the city's North Beach neighborhood and worked off the waterfront (then called Meiggs' Wharf) in the late 1800s. It was a resourceful dish born of necessity, traditionally made with the leftover catch of the day—often including Dungeness crab, clams, mussels, and various fish—simmered in a rich broth flavored with local tomatoes, wine, and herbs. The popular, though possibly apocryphal, legend holds that when a fisherman returned with an empty boat, he would circulate among his peers asking them to "chip in" some of their own catch for a communal meal; this phrase, spoken in a thick Italian accent, is said to have evolved into the name "Cioppino," while the name's true etymology likely comes from ciuppin, a Ligurian dialect word for a similar fish soup from Genoa, Italy.
Peanut Butter and Jelly Smoothie
These easy smoothies are so cute and they make a great snack or dessert. We would even eat them for breakfast. We used nonfat yogurt with fresh berries and peanut-butter-painted glasses.
Healthy Plate
This easy dinner is made in 30 minutes or less if you have basic ingredients on hand.
Avocado Toast
Sour dough bread, smashed ripe avocado, aleppo pepper, and a fried egg make this sandwich a delicious and classic meal
Cobb Salad
Cobb salad was invented by a restaurateur who wanted a quick, hearty salad for dinner.
Family Dinner: Farmhouse Meatloaf
Here is a healthy and fulfilling meatloaf meal. Once you throw it together it bakes unattended. Enjoy!
Apple-Chai Mocktail
Here is an alcohol-free drink that is so delicious you must make a big batch! We love the flavor layering from kombucha to chai spiced syrup to apple juice, apple cider vinegar, orange juice, and turmeric orange syrup.
Pumpkin Flan
I think this pumpkin flan is one of my favorite pumpkin desserts ever. The rich caramel drips down the firm, spicy, custard-rich pumpkin flan and is a show stopper. There is no pie dough needed! Don’t you love the color-rich pomegranate arils on the top?
Holiday Snow Globe Mocktail
Here is a fun alcohol-free mocktail drink everyone will love because it looks like a snow globe!
Holiday Wreath Salad
A deliicious colorful wreath salad that can be the centerpiece for any winter holiday table is here!
Rotisserie Chicken Salad
Here is an easy way to use up leftover rotisserie chicken or roasted turkey.
Pumpkin Latte
We looked high and low for a pumpkin latte that would be rich, spicy, pumpkin-forward, and not too sweet. And we found it! Check out this one! The recipe is so easy!
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