Pumpkin Hummus

If you have an extra can of pumpkin puree kicking around in your pantry, this is a great way to amp up the fiber and vitamin A (not to mention the flavor!) of store-bought hummus. Pumpkin Hummus This delicious dip is great for any holiday celebration. Plus it doubles...

Hummus Pita Sandwich

  Hummus Pita Sandwich This sandwich is made using the recipe for pumpkin hummus plus fresh veggies and pickled onions. 1 each pita bread4 tablespoons hummus ((use pumpkin hummus recipe))1 kale leaf1 tablespoon cauliflower florets2 radishes2 cucumber slices1...

Fun Fruit Trivia: Persimmons

Persimmons are a delicious kind of fruit that can be eaten raw (wait until the fruit is soft for best flavor) or cooked in a variety of breads, pastries, and desserts. Peak persimmon season is about to wane, so we hope to get your interest in these vitamin-packed...

Easy Stuffed Pasta Shells

  Easy Stuffed Pasta Shells Spinach, a mixture of low-fat cheeses, and herbs combine for a delicious filling in these stuffed shells. baking dish 1 package chopped spinach (thawed (10 ounces frozen))12 ounces cottage cheese (low-fat)1 1/2 cups mozzarella (part...

Easy Oven-Roasted Vegetables

  Oven-Roasted Vegetables This simple and delicious vegetable dish is perfect with your favorite entrée. sheet pan 2 tablespoons vegetable oil1 tablespoon lemon juice1/2 teaspoon Italian seasoning1/4 teaspoon salt1/4 teaspoon black pepper (ground )3 cups fresh...

Now that Open Enrollment is over….

For employees of The Arc of Washington County and their eligible family members: Thank you for helping to keep everything on track during our Open Enrollment for the 2023 employee benefits plan year. Now that you’ve made your benefit elections, what happens next?...

Turkey Stew

  Turkey Stew This hearty stew of turkey, potatoes, and vegetables will warm up a cold winter night. You can replace the cooked turkey with cooked chicken. 2 teaspoons vegetable oil1/2 cup onion (chopped)1 clove garlic (finely chopped, or 1/2 teaspoon garlic...

How Much Vitamin A Do I Need?

The Recommended Dietary Allowance (RDA) for vitamin A is in retinol activity equivalents (RAE) to account for the different bioactivities of retinol and provitamin A carotenoids, all of which are converted by the body into retinol. The RDA is set to provide the...

Super Soup: Kale Bean Chowder

  Kale Bean Chowder This chowder reminds us of Manhattan clam chowder with its spices and tomatoes. The curly kale is cooked tender with the beans. 2 teaspoons olive oil (extra virgin)1/2 cup onion (peeled and chopped)2 carrots (peeled and sliced)2 cloves garlic...

Tips to Rethink Your Drink

The next time you go grocery shopping, read the nutrition labels on the items in your cart to see which ones have the most added sugars. You may be surprised to see the amount of added sugars in some drinks. Sugary drinks are the leading source of added sugars in the...