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These days, we rely on technology more than ever to keep us connected, educated, and even healthy while we all spend more time at home. There are so many resources in the form of smartphone apps that can help us to eat, sleep, move, and meditate more often and more effectively. Some apps are tried […]
This is a non-recipe recipe. I like using flatbread or lavash for this sandwich so there is not too much bread. It consists of leftover turkey, shredded lettuce (Romaine is good), and some cranberry sauce. Try the cranberry relish recipe here. It makes a really good sandwich component. You can add Dijon mustard if you […]
After the big Thanksgiving meal, a grain bowl is a welcome fresh meal that uses some of the leftover turkey. There are a lot of possible variations on this so don’t feel like you have to stick to the recipe. Just layer the flavors with what you have on hand. The recipe below makes two […]
Leftover turkey is great to add to soup. This simple, delicious soup also uses leftover rice that you may have. If you don’t have rice, you can add noodles. The size of the carrots and celery is up to you. However, I like chopping them rather small (1/4 inch). Since the soup is not pureed, […]
The holiday season is finally here despite the difficult time during a global pandemic. Although you may find it hard to contain your excitement, it is important to be aware of the health status in your area and take precautions to celebrate safely! Black Friday, the biggest shopping day of the year, is always the […]
Recipe from NC EFNEP Ingredients Directions Nutrition Information per Serving 110 Calories, Total Fat 4.5g, Saturated Fat 3g, Protein 1g, Total Carbohydrate 15g, Dietary Fiber 1g, Sodium 55mg. Excellent source of vitamin A. You may also enjoy: A Healthy Holiday Classic – Sweet Potato Casserole Pumpkin Mousse Perfect Pumpkin Pancakes Don’t miss another great blog: Subscribe Now
This is a simple and delicious soup that uses canned pumpkin. It has a nice amount of heat and interesting flavor thanks to the lime juice topping and the Thai red curry paste. I prefer to blend the soup so you don’t have whole pieces of onion but that is optional. I also prefer to […]
With the holidays just around the corner, many of us are dusting off recipes that we use only a few times a year. If your family is like mine, Sweet Potato Casserole is always on the menu at the holidays. Sweet potatoes are full of vitamins, minerals, and a great source of fiber, but with […]
This year I decided to experiment with a healthy remix to a holiday classic. I landed on two takes of Sweet Potato Casserole – one that is velvety in texture and reminds me most of the traditional version and the one below that has more of a firm texture with a yummy banana flavor. If […]
Our colleagues at the NC Safe Plates team have prepared a Baking Food Safety Fact Sheet with tips to bake safely this holiday season! Baked goods should be prepared, baked and stored properly to prevent foodborne illness. Avoid eating foods containing raw flour or eggs, including pre-packaged items. Keeping Clean Decorating Storing Baked Goods Raw […]