Category Archives: Nutrition & Food

Braised Chicken Thighs with Turnips

Braised Chicken Thighs with Turnips

The lowly turnip.  It’s one of those fall root vegetables that doesn’t get much limelight.  While sweet potatoes, carrots & even beets make it onto the table, turnips are often overlooked.  This is most unfortunate because turnips are fabulous!  They’re a member of the healthful cruciferous family & are packed full of nutrition benefits – low in carbs,

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Cuban-Style PIcadillo

Cuban-Style Picadillo

In keeping with the comfort food trend (see last week’s recipe for Slow-Cooker Pork Posole), here’s a super-fast, super-easy, super-delish idea for dinner.  Picadillo is a traditional dish in many Latin countries that combines ground meat with tomatoes & spices.  Each region celebrates their own version – Costa Rica includes starchy vegetables, Dominican Republic tops

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