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

Crazy, Curly Broccoli Bake

Preparation time: 25 minutes   1½ cups whole wheat corkscrew pasta, dry 3 cups broccoli, frozen, chopped 1 10.5-oz.can low-fat cream of broccoli so…
2 min read

Ranch Hand Nachos

Preparation time: 40 minutes   1 lb. small red bliss potatoes, skins on 3 seconds cooking oil spray 8 oz. extra lean ground turkey breast ½ teaspoo…
2 min read

Symphony of Fruit Pizza

Preparation time: 10 minutes 1 english muffin 2 tablespoons whipped fat-free strawberry cream cheese 1/3 cup strawberries, sliced ¼ cup red grapes…
2 min read

Corner Kick Pita Pocket

Preparation time: 25 minutes   ½ cup spinach, trimmed leaves ¼ cup cucumber, peeled and sliced ¼ cup carrots, shredded 1 tablespoon s…
2 min read

Banana in a Blanket

Preparation time:5 minutes   1 (6 inch) whole wheat tortilla 1 tablespoon reduced-fat smooth peanut butter 1 medium banana 1 teaspoon maple syrup or hone…
2 min read

Galloping Good Eggplant

Preparation time: 25 minutes ½ cup eggplant, diced ½ cup fresh mushrooms, diced ¾ cup fresh tomatoes, chopped 3 seconds butter-flavored…
2 min read

Balsamic Vinaigrette

There are different grades of balsamic vinegar. Save the rich, syrupy, authentic balsamic to savor in small droplets as a dressing for perfect strawberries or…
1 min read

Chicken Broth

Chicken broth is a crucial ingredient in soup making and the flavor of homemade broth is hard to beat. You can double or even quadruple this recipe and freeze…
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Vegetable Broth

The vegetables listed with the ingredients below should be thought of merely as suggestions. Feel free to add other vegetables, as long as they will not give t…
2 min read

Maple-Glazed Turnips

Pan-steaming, an excellent technique for cooking vegetables, uses a small amount of flavorful liquid in a covered pan. There are two benefits: a quick cooking…
2 min read