Red Bean Chili Tacos
Tacos – whether soft or crunchy – are an American favorite. Add another classic dish – red bean chili – but one made with sweet potatoes, kidney beans, corn, onion, red pepper, and an abundance of spices – topped with diced avocado, and fresh cilantro and a nutritious and outrageously delicious meal emerges. Read more 
The “Trader Joe” Bowl
My family calls this meal in a bowl the “Trader Joe” Bowl because the main ingredients are purchased from Trader Joe’s. Years ago, my sister-in-law told me to go to Trader Joe’s because their stores sell the best avocados and they truly do. I’ve bought avocados from grocery stores and gourmet markets and the quality has never come close to the ones sold at Trader Joe’s. Rich, creamy and delicious, the avocados are consistently excellent and so I make a twice-weekly trip to Trader Joe’s to buy 4-5 avocados at a time (we eat a lot of avocados). Although the avocados are often hard and green when I buy them, they ripen in 3-4 days. Read more
Zucchini Noodles with Olive Oil, Pine Nuts and Basil
With summer fast approaching, zucchini will be overflowing in the garden and at the grocery store. My family doesn’t normally get too excited about sautéed zucchini because this green vegetable gets soggy very quickly. So, instead of slicing or dicing the zucchini, consider using a Turning Slicer (which is sometimes called a Spiralizer because it spirals the vegetable) to turn zucchini (and almost every other firm vegetable or fruit) into noodles in seconds. Light, refreshing and full of flavor – with the fresh basil and toasted pine nuts – Zucchini Noodles with Olive Oil, Pine Nuts and Basil is a summer salad that should delight even the most reluctant. We devour this salad by the bowl full in our home. Read more
Bulgur with Spinach and Mushrooms
Bulgur – a whole grain – has a mild nutty flavor that is absolutely delicious, nutritious, and easy to prepare. High in protein (5 grams per quarter cup) and a great source of dietary fiber (7 grams per quarter cup), bulgur is also low in fat (less than 1 gram of fat per quarter cup). Derived from whole wheat that has been parboiled, dried, and ground, bulgur is a versatile grain that goes well with strong flavored vegetables like spinach, mushrooms, and red onions. Cooking the bulgur in low sodium vegetable broth (instead of water) makes the dish heartier while the addition of a few spices – cardamon, cumin, and dill – adds even more flavor. Read more
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