he creamy texture of red kidney beans makes them the perfect partner for strong flavors and spices. Still, you can substitute other bean (such as pinto beans, black beans or cannelini beans) in place of the kidney beans. These are so tasty and wonderfully healthy. High in protein and low in fat. Serves one, 250 calories […]
Tricolore Salad Alfresco
So-named because its colors reflect those of the Italian flag, this red, white and green salad is delicious paired bread. For added flavor, try drizzling unfiltered olive oil and red wine vinegar over the finished salad. It’s terrific as a salad, but sometimes, I fill my plate and make it a meal. Servings 2: calories […]
Blueberry Shake
In terms of U.S. fruit consumption, blueberries rank only second to strawberries in popularity of berries. Blueberries are not only popular, but also repeatedly ranked in the U.S. diet as having one of the highest antioxidant capacities among all fruits, vegetables, spices and seasonings. Antioxidants are essential to optimizing health by helping to combat the […]
Raspberry and Blueberry Yogurt Parfait
Are you having a picnic, grill fest or potluck for July 4th? If your answer is yes or no this yogurt berry parfait will tempt your sweet buds no matter what. It will also help keep your healthy eating in check. This yogurt parfait is a sweetly satisfying alternative to heavier desserts. With raspberry and blueberry […]