Is a pumpkin a fruit or a vegetable?
A pumpkin, from a botanist‘s perspective, is a fruit because it’s a product of the seed-bearing structure of flowering plants. Vegetables, on the other…
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Satisfying Spring Soups
If you love soup as much as I do, you’ll be pleased to know there are several soup recipes created that use fresh spring produce so you can enjoy a warm,…
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Can You Freeze Daikon Radishes?
Yes you can! The Texas A & M AgriLife Extension has directions for freezing radishes. Freezing radishes will alter their texture slightly as they are…
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Strawberry Shrimp Zucchini Noodle Bowl Recipe
Make Half Your Plate Fruits & Veggies
A surprising and delicious mix of zucchini, cut into “noodles,” and fresh strawberries with shrimp and a lig…
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Make This Plate: Strawberry Shrimp Zucchini Noodle Bowl
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MyPlate Challenge: Show us how you’re following the MyPlate guidelines and make one of these plates (or anoth…
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Sautéed Mango, Brussels Sprouts and Chicken with Spicy Mango Sauce Recipe
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Thai inspired sauté featuring fresh mango and Brussels sprouts with chicken and spicy mango sauce.
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Make This Plate: Chicken with Spicy Mango Sauce
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MyPlate Challenge: Show us how you’re following the MyPlate guidelines and make one of these plates (or anoth…
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Roasted Grape Tomatoes, Asparagus and Shrimp over Pasta Recipe
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Fresh grape tomatoes and thin asparagus, and shrimp roasted with garlic slices and olive oil, finished with whit…
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Grilled Avocado and Chioggia Beet Salad Recipe
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Grilled avocado slices and golden or Chioggia beets atop fresh arugula, goat cheese and walnuts drizzled with le…
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Make This Plate: Avocado and Beet Salad
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MyPlate Challenge: Show us how you’re following the MyPlate guidelines and make one of these plates (or anoth…
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Cucumber Blueberry Salad Recipe
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A quick, simple and refreshing salad featuring fresh blueberries and crisp cucumber chunks with feta cheese, aru…
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Make This Plate: Cucumber Blueberry Salad
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MyPlate Challenge: Show us how you’re following the MyPlate guidelines and make one of these plates (or anoth…
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