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Go deeper with these carefully curated collections of fruit and veggie stories.

Kidney Bean and Tuna Salad

Preparation Time: 10 minutes plus refrigeration time 1 15 ½ oz. can kidney beans, drained ½ cup green pepper, chopped, fresh or frozen 1 6…
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Chicken Oriental

Preparation Time: 30 minutes 1 tablespoon vegetable oil 1 pound boneless, skinless chicken breast halves, cut into 1-inch chunks 12 oz. asparagus, trimme…
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Chicken and White Bean Salad

Preparation Time: 15 minutes 8 ounces skinless, boneless chicken breast, roasted 2 15-oz. cans cannellini (white kidney) beans, drained and rinsed 1 medi…
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Amazing Asparagus

Spring is almost here and in Michigan we start to think about the fresh asparagus that will soon hit our stores. Asparagus is a nutritional powerhouse with man…
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cauliflower trick

Here’s a cool trick. Cook your cauliflower until soft. Then mash it or whip it like potatoes. Add Garlic, butter, and other seasonings you like. It has t…
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Refrigerated fruits

It’s suggested to store apples, oranges and grapefruit in the fridge but I do not like cold fruit; they hurt my teeth. I usually leave them out but if I…
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Canned veggies

Need suggestions for reducing the sodium in canned vegetables. Was reading some cans in the pantry today and realized that some canned soups and vegs are loade…
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Top 10 Ways to Enjoy Celery

A Quick Appetizer. Stuff stalks with low-fat cream cheese and sprinkle with paprika. Can You Eat the Leaves? Yes You Can! Instead of throwing them away, use…
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Eating Healthy On A Budget

Eating healthy can be challenging enough but to eat healthy on a budget can seem almost impossible. Before opting for a fast food dollar meal try some of these…
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Greens with Pomegranate

Preparation Time: 30 minutes 3 tablespoons balsamic vinegar 3 tablespoons water 2 tablespoons honey mustard 1 clove garlic, minced Black pepper, freshl…
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Green Peas, Potatoes & Ham

Preparation Time: 20 minutes 2 teaspoons olive oil 2 cups potatoes, peeled and diced 1 slice lunchmeat ham, minced 1 cup green peas, fresh or frozen, th…
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