Sicilian Sweet Potato Pasta Bowl Tomato sauce, white beans, garlic, and sweet potatoes make a savory and spicey pasta bowl dinner. 8 ounce sweet potato pasta ( or any of your favorite vegetable pasta)1 jar marinara sauce1 cup tomatoes (canned, strained)1 cup white...
While choosing a rainbow of colors of fruits and vegetables provides a wide variety of phytonutrients that the plants make to protect themselves (and which also benefit our overall health), many people forget that white foods fit into a rainbow of color too! Onion,...
History and Harvest Did you know there are over 20 varieties of onions? It’s true! From green onions (a.k.a. scallions) to red, white, and yellow onions and even shallots, you have no reason not to add these layered beauties to more of your meals. Let’s review this...
Eggs over Kale and Sweet Potato Grits A modern twist on a Southern classic, this baked breakfast dish features eggs and grits with sweet potatoes and kale. 1 sweet potato (large, orange fleshed)2 cups kale (fresh, chopped)1 tablespoon vegetable oil (divided)1 1/2 cups...
We’re learning more about the important role of the gut microbiome –- the millions of bacteria that populate our intestines, a.k.a. “guts” –- in promoting good health. The gut microbiome contains both helpful and potentially harmful bacteria, and when the...
The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) recently approved a new health claim for magnesium and its role in reducing the risk of high blood pressure. A health claim can be used on food and supplement label packaging to characterize the relationship between a substance...
Mushroom Quinoa Soup This light soup is so satisfying with its whole-grain quinoa and large heap of sliced mushrooms. It is a little different in that it is assembled after the ingredients are cooked so the broth remains clear and it looks gorgeous. 3 cups...
Cabbage and White Bean Stew Our series on Power Soups continues with this luscious white bean stew.If you haven't caught all the installments yet, now's the time! White beans are one of the most delicious soup ingredients! This is extra...
Broccoli Potato Soup A tasty and made-from-scratch soup that comes together quickly with the help of instant mashed potatoes and powdered milk. 4 cups broccoli (chopped)1 onion (small, chopped)4 cups chicken or vegetable broth (low-sodium)1 cup evaporated milk...
Get Ready for your next team challenge! The Explore Diverse Backgrounds Challenge starts on January 30. In this challenge, learn more about different identities and our own biases. This will help us better understand various challenges that people with different...
