Tag Archives: Balanced

Pear, Oat, and Maple Smoothie

This easy coffee smoothie recipe combines all the things that are good about mornings in a healthy package. Intense cold brew coffee is paired with sweet banana and maple syrup for a well-balanced breakfast smoothie that will keep you full until lunch. Oats lend body to the smoothie, while also adding nutritional value. First, you’ll

Pici al Pomodoro

Photo by JOP Studio Prep time 10 minutes Cook time 1 hour Serves 6-8 Author Notes The word pici comes from the Italian word “appicciate,” which means “elongated by hand.” Pici looks like thick spaghetti, but is so much better! Our family was first introduced to pici by my Aunt Mary while traveling together in

Roasted Fingerling Potato And Pressed Caviar Canapés

Ingredients 10 fingerling potatoes, scrubbed and halved lengthwise 1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil Salt and freshly ground pepper 2 tablespoons pressed caviar (2 ounces) 1/2 cup sour cream Directions Preheat the oven to 400°. On a large rimmed baking sheet, toss the potatoes with the oil; season with salt and pepper. Arrange the potatoes cut-side

Pumpkin-Seed-Crusted Tofu With Lemongrass Broth, Rice Noodles, And Poached Eggs

Ingredients8 ServingsRADISHES AND TOFU30small radishes, trimmed, quartered1cup white wine vinegar1/4 teaspoon coarse kosher salt212- to 14-ounce packages firm or extra-firm tofu (preferably organic), each cut crosswise into 8 rectangles6tablespoons cornstarch4large egg whites1cup panko (Japanese breadcrumbs)1cup shelled pumpkin seeds*1/4 cup salt2tablespoons sugar1tablespoon Hungarian sweet paprika1teaspoon garlic powder1teaspoon onion powderVegetable oil (for deep-frying) noodles, garnishes, and eggsNOODLES

Pinto Bean and Cheese Tacos

Nutrition Facts Calories 355 % Daily Value * Total Fat 14g 18% Saturated Fat 3g 15% Cholesterol 7mg 2% Sodium 646mg 28% Total Carbohydrate 46g 17% Total Sugars 4g Protein 18g Calcium 289mg 22% Iron 4mg 22% *The % Daily Value (DV) tells you how much a nutrient in a food serving contributes to a

Mediterranean Picnic Snack

After a long holiday weekend filled with yummy goodies, having a variety of healthy lunch recipes of light foods will help you get back on track. Fiber- and protein-rich choices like Caprese Avocado Toast and No-Cook Black Bean Salad will help keep you full and energized throughout the afternoon. From sandwiches to soups and salads

Baked Falafel

Summer is here and I am digging on all of the summer bounties.  Once again I am trying desperately to get some zucchini into our lives.  Lenny is like a five-year-old when I serve it, and I have found if I sneak into a few recipes he is totally okay.  This recipe for a deliciously