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Learn to Love: Spinach
When it comes to stereotypical foods that kids hate, spinach tops the list, along with brussels sprouts and broccoli, all of which I've learned to love. Seriously, when it comes to bang for your buck nutrition-wise, it's hard to beat spinach.
Spinach is an awesome vegetarian source of iron.
'Wich of the Week: Reds and Greens Chicken Sandwich
This was one of those fridge-clean-out sandwiches that came together so brilliantly I wanted to make it again immediately. I started with some ingredients I needed to use up ASAP: precooked chicken patties from Trader Joe's, a bag of mixed Southern-style greens, and a yellow onion.
Then I thought, let's make things a little more interesting.
Healthy Eating Tip: Add Greens to Smoothies
When I recently posted my Almond Berry Banana Yogurt Smoothie recipe, FitSugar reader andrennabird had a brilliant idea — add greens to your smoothies. It's a great way to get more nutritious leafy greens into your diet, without even tasting them. The sweet fruit and creamy yogurt hide the earthy flavor, and since you blend the greens up, there's no chewing involved.
In Season: Dandelion Greens
Spring doesn't officially start until tomorrow, but judging by the produce that's popping up at the farmers market, the season's already begun. Edible weeds like fresh dandelion greens are at the peak of their season now through mid-Spring — and, with their mildly astringent, pleasantly bitter flavor, they're not to be missed. To find out how they're used, read more
Definition: Arugula
Arugula
A bitter, peppery, and aromatic salad green. It has a mustardy flavor and resembles radish leaves. Arugula is sold in bunches and should be kept refrigerated in a plastic bag.
Fast & Easy Dinner: Poached Egg Salad
After the overindulgence of Christmas, give your body a break and eat a salad for dinner. This hearty vegetarian recipe features greens topped with crusty bread and an oozing poached egg.
Sautéed leeks and red grapes are tossed with cider vinegar to make a tangy dressing.
Fast & Easy Dinner: Potato and Leek Flat Bread With Greens
Pizza dough is a great ingredient to have on hand. It can be used for so much more than the traditional tomato sauce and cheese pizza.
Take this recipe for example: the dough turns into flatbread when topped with a mixture of fresh thyme, leeks, and potatoes.
Yummy Links: From Under Pressure to Gwyneth Paltrow
- Cooking with Thomas Keller's new book Under Pressure. — Serious Eats
- Ten tea towels perfect for gifting. — The Kitchn
- Make the holidays over with a bright pink and green theme.
Fast & Easy Dinner: Balsamic Chicken Over Greens
If you love the taste of balsamic vinegar, get excited, this recipe is for you! Thin boneless, skinless chicken breasts are marinated in a store-bought balsamic vinaigrette. Fresh garlic and crushed red pepper flakes add a spicy punch to the marinade.
Fast & Easy Dinner: Cannellini Bean and Sausage Gratin
I'm ga-ga for gratins — especially at this time of year — and got really excited when I found this recipe for a dinner gratin. Usually gratins are served as a side dish because they highlight the flavor of one ingredient. However in this case, beans, greens, and sausage are tossed with fennel, onions, and fresh sage before being baked in the oven.
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