Makes: 4 Servings Total Cost:$$$ Prep time: 1 hour A versatile fall baked dish, our tasty version features potatoes and Brussels sprouts, but other fall vegetables, such as parsnips, carrots, and cabbage could be substituted. Ingredients 3 cups brussels sprouts (fresh or frozen halved vertically, about 3/4 pound) 4 small red potatoes (cut into chunks) 1/2 cup chopped onion 2 cloves garlic (minced) 2 tablespoons olive oil 1/4 teaspoon salt…
Confetti Soup
Makes: 6 Servings Total Cost:$$ Prep time: 20 minutes Cook time: 40 minutes This delicious recipe mixes together black-eyed peas, savory smoked turkey ham, fresh vegetables, and a secret ingredient, kale, to make up this warm, winter-wonder soup! Ingredients 1 3/4 teaspoons canola oil 3/4 cup Fresh onions, peeled, diced 3/4 cup Fresh celery, diced 3/4 cup Fresh carrots, peeled, diced 1/2 teaspoon salt 1/2 teaspoon ground black pepper 1/4 teaspoon Whole fennel seed 1/8 teaspoon…
Brown Rice Pilaf with Sage, Walnuts, and Dried Fruit
Makes: 8 servings Total Cost:$ Dried fruit and sage combine to give this whole grain dish a flavor of fall, but you can enjoy it any time of the year! Ingredients 1 canola cooking spray (as needed) 1 onion (medium, chopped) 2 celery stalks (small, ends trimmed and chopped) 2 cups rice (brown, uncooked) 2 1/2 cups water 2 cups vegetable broth (fat-free, reduced sodium) 1/4 cup raisins (dark) 1/4 cup…
Lemon Potatoes
Makes: 4 Servings Total Cost:$ Cook time: 45 minutes Potatoes are cut and coated with a blend of lemon juice, garlic, and oil and then baked until flaky and golden brown. Brush potatoes with remaining lemon mixture and serve warm. Ingredients 3 medium potatoes 1 lemon, juiced (about 1/4 cup of lemon juice) 1 clove garlic (minced) 2 tablespoons oil (olive, canola, vegetable) Directions 1. Heat the oven to 375…
Spinach Salad with Apples and Eggs
Makes: 4 Servings Total Cost:$$ Prep time: 45 minutes Enjoy a simply delicious spinach salad with hard-boiled eggs, apples, and dried figs. Ingredients 4 large eggs 2 apples 8 cups fresh spinach 1 cup dried figs (about 16 figs or one 7-oz pkg) 1 cup whole-grain croutons 1/2 cup light honey mustard or poppy seed dressing Directions 1. To hard boil-eggs: Place eggs in saucepan large enough to hold them…