Makes 8 (side dish) servings Prep Time: 30 mins Total Time: 50 mins Ingredients 3 pound green Swiss chard (about 2 large bunches) 2 tablespoons olive oil 2 tablespoons unsalted butter 2 medium onions, halved lengthwise and thinly sliced 2 garlic cloves, finely chopped Directions Cut stems and center ribs from chard, discarding any tough portions, then cut stems and …
Sautéed Kale
Hands-on time: 15 minutes Serves 4 Ingredients 1 1/2 pounds young kale, stems and leaves coarsely chopped 3 tablespoons olive oil 2 cloves garlic, finely sliced 1/2 cup vegetable stock or water Salt and pepper 2 tablespoons red wine vinegar Directions Heat olive oil in a large saucepan over medium-high heat. Add the garlic and cook until soft, but not …
Roasted Swiss Chard with Feta
Hands-on time: 45 minutes Serves 4 Ingredients 1 bunch rainbow chard – leaves & stems separated and chopped 1 large onion, chopped 1 tablespoon olive oil salt and black pepper to taste 2 tablespoons olive oil 4 ounces feta cheese, broken into 1/2 inch pieces Directions Preheat an oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Grease …
Roasted Red Potatoes
Hands-on time: 45 minutes Serves 8 Ingredients 3 pounds of small red potatoes, halved 1/4 cup Olive Oil 1 teaspoon of salt and freshly ground black pepper Directions Adjust oven rack to lowest position and heat oven to 450 degrees. Toss potatoes with oil, salt and pepper. Arrange, cut side down, on a large lipped cookie sheet or …
Roasted Red Pepper Vinaigrette
Hands-on time: 45 minutes Serves 6 Ingredients 3 large red bell peppers 1/2 cup olive oil 1/4 cup red wine vinegar 2 tablespoons mayonnaise 2 tablespoons grated Parmesan cheese 3 cloves crushed garlic 1/2 teaspoon dried basil salt and pepper to taste Directions Preheat oven to 450 degrees F (230 degrees C). Rub peppers with enough oil to coat; …
ROASTED KOHLRABI
Hands-on time: 10 minutes Time to table: 45 minutes Serves 4 (smallish servings since roasted vegetables shrink so much) 1 1/2 pounds fresh kohlrabi, ends trimmed, thick green skin sliced off with a knife, diced 1 tablespoon olive oil 1 tablespoon garlic (garlic is optional, to my taste) Salt Good vinegar Set oven to 450F. Toss the diced kohlrabi with …
Child Obesity
The prevalence of overweight in children ages 6–11 increased from 4.0 percent in 1971–74 to 17.5 percent in 1999–2004 The prevalence of overweight in adolescents ages 12–19 increased from 6.1 percent to 17.0 percent. (NHANES, NCHS) More information can be found at www.cdc.gov. Tips to help reduce or prevent obesity Reduce calories from sugary drinks such as pop or juices Drink plenty …
Healthy Banana Cookies
Recipe By:K.Gailbrath “These cookies are nutritious, as well as delicious.” Ingredients 3 ripe bananas 2 cups rolled oats 1 cup dates, pitted and chopped 1/3 cup vegetable oil 1 teaspoon vanilla extract Directions Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). In a large bowl, mash the bananas. Stir in oats, dates, oil, and vanilla. Mix well, and allow …
Homemade Gatorade
The recipes below are based on the ORS proven by the World Health Organization to be best for rehydration. To make something more like Gatorade, double the sugar in the recipes below and cut the sodium and potassium salts in half. ORS is saltier and less sweet than Gatorade Ingredients 16 oz bottle 1 liter/quart 1 gallon granulated sugar (Standard …
Whole Wheat Wild Blueberry Ginger Muffins
These blueberry ginger muffins are 100% whole wheat and made with wild blueberries and Greek yogurt for a healthy, superfood packed breakfast or snack. YIELDS 12 10 mins Prep Time 20 mins Cook Time 30 mins Total Time Ingredients 2 cups whole wheat white flour 1 tablespoon baking powder 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt 1/2 teaspoon ground ginger 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon …