Chocolate Banana Bread
By Stephanie Wharton INGREDIENTS 2-3 ripe bananas, mashed 2 tsp pure vanilla extract 1 egg ⅓ cup butter, melted ¾ cup coconut palm sugar...
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Lending Hearts
- Aug 30
Light & Easy Dishes for the End of Summer - Nutrition & Cooking Demonstration with Laura Zervos
It is the end of August but not yet the end of Summer. Today, Laura shows us the way to use all the crops that are in full bloom at this...
Stephanie Wharton
- Aug 15
Crunchy Harvest Bowl
By Stephanie Wharton INGREDIENTS For the salad 3 cups kale, chopped 2 cups Brussels Sprouts, shredded ½ cup fresh basil, chopped ½ red...
Stephanie Wharton
- Jul 31
Quick Feta Basil Turkey Burgers
by Stephanie Wharton INGREDIENTS 1 pound ground turkey 1 egg ½ cup Italian breadcrumbs 3-4 cloves garlic, minced ¼ cup feta cheese 1 tsp...
Lending Hearts
- Jul 24
Festive Macaroni Salad
By: Stephanie Wharton INGREDIENTS For the salad 16 ounces elbow macaroni 1 ½ cups frozen green peas 4 hard boiled eggs, chopped 5 ribs...
Stephanie Wharton
- Jul 18
Parmesan Spinach Mushroom Pasta
By: Stephanie Wharton INGREDIENTS • 14 oz shell pasta • 3 tablespoons olive oil • 3 cloves garlic, minced • 14 oz mushrooms, sliced • 10...
Stephanie Wharton
- Jun 20
Homemade Granola Bars
by Stephanie Wharton INGREDIENTS ½ cup melted butter (or coconut oil) 1 ⅓ cup quick oats ⅔ cup sunflower seeds 1 tbsp chia seeds ⅓ cup...
Stephanie Wharton
- Jun 5
Farro Tabbouleh
by Stephanie Wharton INGREDIENTS 2 ½ cups vegetable broth 1 cup precooked Italian farro 3 scallions 1 cucumber, diced 1 red pepper, diced...
Stephanie Wharton
- May 24
Baked Apple Deep Dish Pancake
by Stephanie Wharton INGREDIENTS 4 tart apples (such as Granny Smith, Gala, or Honeycrisp, cored and thinly sliced) ¼ cup chopped pecans...
Lending Hearts
- May 24
Light & Satisfying Dishes for Summer - Nutrition & Cooking Demonstration with Laura Zervos
Let's get ready for Summer! Today, Laura will be cooking up a vegetable sandwich with ricotta cheese, chicken pesto parmesan meatball,...
Stephanie Wharton
- May 16
Famous Melting Potatoes
by Stephanie Wharton INGREDIENTS 4 russet potatoes, peeled ½ tsp salt ½ tsp pepper 4 tbsp coconut oil, melted ½ tsp garlic powder ½ tsp...
Stephanie Wharton
- May 3
One Skillet Cheesy Turkey Orzo
by Stephanie Wharton INGREDIENTS 1 pound ground turkey 3 tbsp olive oil 1 medium onion, chopped 3 garlic cloves, minced 1 tsp salt ¼ tsp...
Lending Hearts
- Apr 29
Cooking with May in Mind - Nutrition & Cooking Demonstration with Laura Zervos - Fuel Your Recovery
Today, Laura is preparing for cooking in May! It's strawberry month, women's health month and national barbecue month, so Laura will be...
Stephanie Wharton
- Apr 19
Longevity Minestrone
by Stephanie Wharton INGREDIENTS 1 15.5 oz can Great Northern Beans, rinsed 1 15.5 oz can Navy Beans, rinsed 1 15.5 oz can pre-cooked...
Stephanie Wharton
- Mar 27
Veggie Stuffed Peppers
By: Stephanie Wharton Really easy meal prep dinner that lasts all week. This dish is also great at using up any leftover veggies....
Lending Hearts
- Mar 1
Fueling to Feel Great All Day
March is National Nutrition Month, and the theme this year is Fueling for the Future. Laura is taking that them with a focus on fueling...
Stephanie Wharton
- Feb 12
Chocolate Pretzel Bites
By Stephanie Wharton Easy and healthy dessert bites that are easy to make and can be changed up easily depending on what you have on...
Stephanie Wharton
- Feb 9
The 20-Minute Pizza
By Stephanie Wharton INSTRUCTIONS ½ cup lukewarm water (about 110ºF) 1 tbsp oil 1 tsp quick-rise active dry yeast ½ tsp sugar 1 ¼ cups...
Lending Hearts
- Feb 1
New You for a New Year: a Discussion About Oncology Rehab and Nutrition
On February 1, 2023, Allegheny Health Network Manager of Outpatient Therapy Services, Nicole Reilley Dosey, and Clinical Dietitian at...
Lending Hearts
- Jan 25
Spicy Foods to Warm Up Our Winter - Nutrition & Cooking Demonstration with Laura Zervos
This month, Laura is sharing spicy foods to warm up our Winter. The menu includes: spicy cauliflower, a twist on hummus, chicken shawarma...
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