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grilled vegetable taco cups

by Jackie Newgent  |  June 29, 2014  |  1 Comment
If you’re a lover of Mexican cuisine, you’ll be charmed by these cute Mexican-inspired cups. They’re bold, vegetarian, and scrumptious. Serve them as finger foods at your next cookout. Calories saved: 220 Why it’s better for you? Full of veggies; free of meat!
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dark chocolate-strawberry mousse pudding

by Jackie Newgent  |  June 8, 2014  |  5 Comments
Makes 4 servings: 1/2 cup each I’m on a chocolate-covered strawberry kick lately. Not such a bad thing, right?! So I’ve uncovered another way to enjoy this perfect pairing—in a lovely pudding with mousse-like appeal thanks to avocados. Savor it slowly with a dainty dessert spoon or by dipping more strawberries into it. Calories saved: 480 Why it’s better for you: Avocados. Strawberries. No processed sugar. And it’s vegan!
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creamy fresh kale dip

by Jackie Newgent  |  May 8, 2014  |  0 Comments
Makes 16 servings: 1/4 cup each It’s the season for cookouts, picnics, and impromptu parties. You’ll need to have a good dip recipe on hand. So here you go … a natural take on classic spinach dip. No packaged mix required. My version is loaded with fresh vegetable goodness. Fresh baby kale replaces frozen spinach for a trendy twist. Though, if you can’t find baby kale, use fresh baby spinach. I enjoy dunking whole grain rye bread pieces into this dip. Tear from a rustic loaf or use perfectly cut petite slices. Or for veggie fanatics, pair it with broccoli, carrots, jicama, or bell pepper pieces. Calories saved: 160 Why it’s better for you: Kale is one of the healthiest...
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creole vegan jambalaya

by Jackie Newgent  |  February 28, 2014  |  7 Comments
In honor of Mardi Gras, I’ve got a festive made-over dish for you! There’s no chicken, shrimp, or andouille sausage to be found here. But you will find plenty of vegetables and beans, absolutely zesty flavors, and hearty satisfaction fit for a meatless feast. In fact, the serving size more than doubles from the original version! Enjoy it as an entrée on Fat Tuesday—or any day.
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spicy buffalo cauliflower wings

by Jackie Newgent  |  February 1, 2014  |  0 Comments
(Click on photo for full-size image!) Makes 6 servings: 5 wings each I don’t think I’ve ever been to a Super Bowl gathering where chicken wings were not part of the feast. Though I skip them since I prefer to spend my calories elsewhere. Now here’s a way for us all to partake in their party popping goodness in a veggie friendly way. These  wings are made with cauliflower. They’re boneless too, of course. I heard about some folks doing this, but I needed to try it out for myself in my own culinary style.  They won’t taste like chicken (since there’s no chicken in them), but they are every bit a spicy hot bite. Definitely worth a try! Calories...
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