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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
August 2023 e-Newsletter
It's been a baseball filled Summer with Lending Hearts! ⚾️ See the full newsletter by clicking HERE!
Lending Hearts
Aug 8, 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
July 2023 e-Newsletter
Support us at the Highmark Walk for a Healthy Community on Saturday! See the full newsletter by clicking HERE!
Lending Hearts
Jul 11, 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
Thank you, Child Health Association of Sewickley!
Lending Hearts is honored to receive a grant from the Child Health Association of Sewickley! Thank you for your support of our programs...
Lending Hearts
Jun 19, 2023
June 2023 e-Newsletter
Happy Summer! Stay in touch with the happenings at Lending Hearts! ☀️ See the full newsletter by clicking HERE!
Lending Hearts
Jun 13, 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 24, 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
May 2023 e-Newsletter
Support us at the Highmark Walk for a Healthy Community on Saturday! See the full newsletter by clicking HERE!
Lending Hearts
May 10, 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
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
Apr 19, 2023
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