Back to School
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Yes…it’s that time again. So long to those endless summer nights and camp outs. Those big yellow buses are around the corner.
But just because they aren’t with you all the time, doesnt mean that they won’t be eating healthy! Check out these great recipes below for some inspiration.
(We will be updating these recipes often, so keep checking back!)
Ants on a log
Whether you’re giving your child an after school snack or teaching your college student how to eat properly while away from home – Ants on a log is a simple quick recipe for all!
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- Organic Celery
- Organic Peanut butter (or another substitute such as Hummus)
- bulk Raisins (or another fruit such as crasins)
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- Simply cut the celery, slab on the peanut butter and let the ants roam!
Sammy on a Stick
Jazz up your normal sandwich by laying it out on a stick. You can use basically anything – but we recommend a nice piece of fresh Ellwood Thompson’s bread, local grapes, cubes of cheddar cheese, and cuts of a granny smith apple. Leave it vegetarian or try incorporating some lunch meat!
This can be eaten plain or dipped in the dressing of your choice.
Ginger-Sesame & Avocado Red Quinoa Salad
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I must first start by telling you that this salad was a mistake. It was a cost effective way for me and my cooking buddy to create a cheap, and most importantly, healthy meal that would last us through the week. It ended up lasting us that night because it was so good. At our age, we’re always looking for ways to budget meals instead of eating out all the time, although we LOVE to eat out, especially at all the amazing cafe’s and restaurants that Richmond has. I could go on and on about much we love food but that’s a whole other story. So this meal starts with us deciding to make dinner one night, creating something delicious, simple, and healthy that we could throw in some Tupperware and toss in the fridge for the week to come. Read the rest of this post »
Cooked Curried Cucumbers
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Cooked Curried Cucumbers
When you cook cucumbers, they soften yet retain much of their crunchy texture. Cooked cucumbers go well with protein or grain dishes.
4 medium cucumbers, peeled if waxed, or 2 European cucumbers
1 tablespoon canola oil or extra virgin olive oil
1 small onion, cut in half lengthwise, then sliced across the grain
Salt and freshly ground pepper
1 teaspoon curry powder (more to taste)
1/2 cup dry white wine
1 tablespoon chopped fresh chives or cilantro
1. If using regular cucumbers, cut in half lengthwise and scoop out the seeds. Slice on the diagonal about 1/4 inch thick. If using long European cucumbers, peel, if desired, and slice on the diagonal about 1/4 inch thick.
2. Heat the oil in a large lidded skillet or saucepan over medium heat, and add the onion. Cook, stirring, until tender, about five minutes. Add a pinch of salt and the curry powder, and stir together for another minute. Add the cucumber, and cook, stirring, for three minutes. Stir in the wine, and bring to a simmer. Cover, reduce the heat and simmer 15 minutes. Uncover, raise the heat and cook until the liquid evaporates. Season to taste with salt, remove from the heat and stir in the chives or cilantro. Serve hot, room temperature or cold.
Yield: Serves four to six.
Advance preparation: You can make these several hours before serving and reheat.
Nutritional information per serving (based on four servings): 88 calories; 4 grams fat; 0 grams saturated fat; 0 milligrams cholesterol; 8 grams carbohydrates; 2 grams dietary fiber; 7 milligrams sodium (does not include salt added during cooking); 2 grams protein
Nutritional information per serving (based on six servings): 58 calories; 3 grams fat; 0 grams saturated fat; 0 milligrams cholesterol; 5 grams carbohydrates; 1 gram dietary fiber; 4 milligrams sodium (does not include salt added during cooking); 1 gram prote
Minted Watermelon Salad
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The Carytown Watermelon Festival is this Sunday, so why not celebrate with the unique taste of a Minted Watermelon Salad? These simple ingredients are sure to wow and surprise you with their robust flavor.
Goat Cheese Appetizers
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Today, Keith in our Indulge department came up with a delicious concoction – with only a few simple ingredients!
Easy Cheesy Cherry Tomatoes
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This super simple recipe makes for a great summer porch snack thanks to its quick and easy preparation. It’s a combination of deliciousness that even your kids will like (hooray!). Read the rest of this post »
Balsamic-Cilantro Marinated & Grilled Local Eggplant
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This is one of our favorite summer recipes, full of fresh-seasonal ingredients, flavor and of course, healthy! All types of eggplant are best in the summer, which is perfect because that’s when the grills are out! And these two blend perfectly because eggplants just love smoke. The vegetables flesh absorbs the flavor of the grill just like fish, and adding olive oil or balsamic to that only increases the flavor. The plant is like a sponge for seasoning and taste. Read the rest of this post »
The Perfect Summer Sammy
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Today we sampled a Kale, Lemon and Cilantro Sandwich with accents of hummus and onion - all of the best ingredients to satisfy you on a hot summer day. Read the rest of this post »
Tomato & Provolone Sandwiches
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Last week we sampled a delicious mix of tomatoes, provolone and a special sauce – making up the perfect summer sandwich. Read the rest of this post »
Blackberry Brownie Cobbler
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Ok, when you’re ready to step your brownie game up from the minors to the Major League, swing hard with this recipe that’s good any time during the year. Especially now since we’re getting in Anne’s gigantic blackberries all throughout the summer! Read the rest of this post »