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Tex-Mex Crockpot Series: Spicy Frijoles

These guys are not only good for your body, they are good tastin' and go down like buttah! Pinto beans have all kinds of vitamins and minerals, and the chilies in the recipe contain capsaicin, which is a huge…

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Slow Roasted Citrus Pork Tacos

Entry number two in our Tex-Mex Crockpot recipes, try this citrus-flavored slow roasted pork, which is both savory and sweet and simply delicious. Just a few steps, a few ingredients, throw it all in the pot and let it cook…

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Baby Bok Choy & Ginger with Sesame

A powerhouse of Vitamin C and Vitamin A (one cup has more than 100% of the daily recommended dietary allowance), Bok Choy is a light, flavorful and healthy Chinese cabbage - low in calories and high in antioxidants and other…

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Lovely Lentil Soup

This is a staple in our house. I will make a big pot of this on Sunday and use it all week for lunches. The lentils contain protein, fiber, and folates, not to mention all of the goodness of…

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Things We Love – Matcha!

Are you looking for a magical elixir to cure what ails you? Look no further. Matcha green tea is for you. The health benefits of this green wonder are endless, from fighting cancer to fighting aging. I…

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Reshaping Your Menu – Dinner!

Hello, friends! We're back to our ongoing series on how to re-shape your meals, one meal at a time. This week, dinner! We have already covered Breakfast and Lunch. Let’s tackle that age-old stumper…what’s for dinner? Here are…

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Butternut Squash Apple Ginger Soup

Here's a soup sure to tantalize those taste buds, and *BONUS* it is GOOD for you! There's cancer-fighting ginger, beta carotene-filled butternut squash, some protein-packed Greek yogurt and fiber in the apple. All good in the 'hood. Give it a…

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Smoky Spiced Sweet Potato Wedges

The hits just keep coming. As part of our "Food Frenzy" series this week, MNU's Contributing Food Editor Christine Berardi shares a different approach on a familiar favorite... Recently I was at the bus stop here in Hoboken…

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Butternut Squash Nut Muffins

Part two in our "Food Frenzy" series this week as a precursor to Thanksgiving... Don't know what to do with all of that wonderful wintery Butternut Squash? Try this new spin on pumpkin nut muffins. Butternut Squash is a…

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Pumpkin Hummus

Christine Berardi, MNU's Contributing Food Editor, shares her spin on a healthy favorite with today's recipe. Hard squashes or pumpkins are everywhere this time of year, from pumpkin spice lattes to pumpkin muffins to jack o' lanterns. As…