Posts Tagged ‘vegetables’

How to Choose Produce

Posted April 26th, 2012 by tbspsusan

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How to Choose Produce
If the hardest part about eating more fruits and vegetables for you is just shopping for produce, we've got you covered! We all remember the first time we had to go grocery shopping for ourselves and that overwhelming feeling of entering the produce section, where choosing something that tastes good is a crapshoot compared to the reliability of a frozen pizza or deli meat. But fear not, young shoppers! There are just a few rules of thumb when... Read More ›
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5 Super Simple Green Bean Sides

Posted April 16th, 2012 by inspiredtaste

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5 Super Simple Green Bean Sides
Whether you lust after something cheesy, vibrant, or buttery, these super sides have it all! When you send those humdrum veggies away and embrace these super sides,, you’ll say goodbye to dull and say hello mind-blowingly easy and exciting side dishes! When we were in the store, we decided to reach for the green beans ‘cause they’re sweet, juicy and cook up in just under 5 minutes. You could follow in our footsteps or go your own... Read More ›
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Fruit ‘n Veggie Snackin’ Done Right

Posted January 6th, 2012 by CheekyKitchen

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Fruit ‘n Veggie Snackin’ Done Right
Let your co-workers get their drool on! You'll be snackin' sweet while looking more slender than ever with these easy, healthy fruit and veggie dips! I've learned that the best way to pack a good lunch for that long day at work is to prepare it all the night before. Having a few veggies sliced and stored in plastic bags, a plastic container full of fresh-made healthy dips, and a handful of fruits washed and ready to go can turn your hectic morni... Read More ›
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South of the Border Green Beans

Posted November 14th, 2011 by girlwhoateeverything

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South of the Border Green Beans
Kick your green beans up a notch this Thanksgiving with a spicy, colorful twist that'll even make your turkey jealous! Many Thanksgiving dinner hosts ask their guests to bring a side dish. But rather than bring plain old boring green beans, think outside the box and add some new flavors and textures to the Thanksgiving spread this year. These South of the Border Green Beans take the traditional green bean side dish and add a spicy little twis... Read More ›
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Zucchini Parmesan

Posted August 19th, 2011 by girlwhoateeverything

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Zucchini Parmesan
The best part of a gardener's summer is here -- the time when you get to cook with your garden-fresh harvest. Every Monday night as a child, my siblings and I knew that we would be spending the night in the garden as a family picking weeds. We knew we had to pick weeds until there were no more buggers left. I hated it. It always felt like it took eternity. But later when we had fresh tomatoes and zucchini for dinner that I had helped grow, I... Read More ›
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Summer Garden Sandwich

Posted August 14th, 2011 by CheekyKitchen

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Summer Garden Sandwich
It's like a garden in sandwich form -- fresh, crisp and unbelievably delish on a bed of fresh French bread that makes your mouth water. The bounty of your hard work is already bearing its fruits. Summer vegetables are likely coming out of your baskets, bushels, and refrigerator drawers. Holy Hannah. What to do with it all? Try this Summer Garden Sandwich -- an incredible, simple loaf of fresh Pillsbury Simply®... Rustic French bread made int... Read More ›
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Baking with Vegetables

Posted August 11th, 2011 by scaron

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Baking with Vegetables
Vegetables aren’t just for side dishes! I mean, sure, peppers are great for stuffing and cucumbers make a mean salad, but why limit your vegetable eating to the ordinary? Vegetables can dress up anything from cookies to muffins. Here are some great ideas for delish veggies to jump into amazing baked goods! Zucchini Zucchini Bars How about a sweet little zucchini-laced bar with clove-scented frosting? YUM! Cinnamon-aliciou... Read More ›
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Monster Veggie Burger

Posted July 25th, 2011 by BCTasteSeekers

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Monster Veggie Burger
Move over meat -- veggies rule in the summer! Harvest time means veggies are overflowing in our gardens and on our plates. Here are two great meatless recipes to put that bounty to use. This Monster Veggie Burger is no wimpy burger. It’s loaded with fresh veggies, chickpeas and spices like smoked paprika and cumin. Grill it or pan-fry it -- you won’t be sorry. We love to serve it piled high with more veggies, but feel free to use a bun.... Read More ›
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Easy Veggie-Lovers Tortellini Salad

Posted July 11th, 2011 by scaron

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Easy Veggie-Lovers Tortellini Salad
Cold pasta + fresh vegetables + vinaigrette = A whole lot of pasta salad lovin’. Make it a cold cheese tortellini pasta and it’s positively swoon-worthy! This easy Veggie-Lovers Tortellini Pasta Salad is the kind of summer salad that works equally well on a barbecue table as it does eaten from a storage container at the beach (and totally passed around between friends). Heck, sometimes, this is the salad that you eat a few bites of while... Read More ›
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How to Steam Vegetables

Posted June 17th, 2011 by tbspsusan

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How to Steam Vegetables
How to Steam Delicious, Healthy Vegetables Steaming vegetables is fast, easy and deliciously healthy – whether you use an old-school steamer basket, microwave, or a simple frying pan. I love the taste and appearance of bright, crisp steamed vegetables. They are full of flavor, and this method of cooking tends to preserve essential nutrients, making it extremely healthy as well. Learn how to steam vegetables, from asparagus to zucchini, with j... Read More ›
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