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Vegetable Lasagna
By Stephanie Wharton INGREDIENTS 2 tsp extra virgin olive oil 8 ounces mushrooms, sliced 1 zucchini, thinly sliced 1 bell pepper, seeded...
Stephanie Wharton
Dec 4, 2023
Easy Pantry Tomato Soup
By Stephanie Wharton This is a great make-ahead recipe. It does require the use of a blender or immersion blender. If using a traditional...
Stephanie Wharton
Nov 27, 2023
Spaghetti Squash with Fresh Basil and Shaved Pecorino
By Stephanie Wharton INGREDIENTS 1 spaghetti squash ¼ cup extra virgin olive oil ½ pound shiitake mushrooms, stems removed and sliced 6...
Stephanie Wharton
Nov 6, 2023
Baked Ziti
By Stephanie Wharton INGREDIENTS 2 tbsp olive oil 1 medium onion, diced 4 cloves garlic, minced 1 tsp tomato paste ¼ tsp crushed red...
Stephanie Wharton
Oct 28, 2023
Enlightened Holiday Dishes: A Healthy Twist on Your Favorite Sides - Nutrition & Cooking Demo
Laura Zervos The holidays are quickly upon us, so let's put a twist on your favorite side dishes. Laura's menu includes pumpkin pancakes,...
vassop
Oct 25, 2023
Greek Party Dip
By Stephanie Wharton Ingredients Hummus Tzatziki sauce 1 cup grape tomatoes, chopped 1 cup cucumber, chopped ½ cup kalamata or greek...
Stephanie Wharton
Oct 2, 2023
Falling for Mediterranean Dishes - Nutrition & Cooking Demonstration with Laura Zervos
Fall just began. We aren't ready for hearty stews and soups, but Laura is preparing dishes to get us prepared for Fall. Today's menu...
Lending Hearts
Sep 27, 2023
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...
Stephanie Wharton
Sep 18, 2023
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...
Lending Hearts
Aug 30, 2023
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
Aug 15, 2023
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...
Stephanie Wharton
Jul 31, 2023
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...
Lending Hearts
Jul 24, 2023
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
Jul 18, 2023
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 20, 2023
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
Jun 5, 2023
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...
Stephanie Wharton
May 24, 2023
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,...
Lending Hearts
May 23, 2023
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 16, 2023
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...
Stephanie Wharton
May 3, 2023
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...
Lending Hearts
Apr 29, 2023
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