Nutrition
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Chimichurri Burrata Pizza with Roasted Brussel Sprouts, Potatoes and Bacon
This past month Melissa’s Produce sent over one of their yummy produce boxes and I asked my friend and amazing chef, Carrie Clark to come up with a delicious recipe using Melissa’s gorgeous purple brussels sprouts. She is quite talented and shared this recipe with us. If you are looking for a delicious and pretty pizza recipe, give this a try! You Will Need: Pizza dough (any kind) 1/4c Chimichurri 1 Burrata Ball, sliced into 4 or 5 pieces 1c Brussel Sprouts, quartered 1/2c thinly sliced Melissa’s organic baby Yukon Gold potatoes 4 strips bacon, sliced and cooked until crispy 1/2c mozzarella, Shredded 1 Tbsp butter salt and pepper Cut…
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Stuffed Bell Peppers
Happy Summer! I hope you are enjoying your summer and getting some sunshine! Last week Melissa’s Produce sent over some fresh summer fruit and vegetables and they had the most gorgeous red bell peppers that were calling my name to make some stuffed peppers! I have to admit I haven’t made stuffed bell peppers before! I have always wanted to and found this easy recipe off Food Network and made some adjustments which I have included. Bell peppers are low in calories and exceptionally rich in vitamin C and other antioxidants, making them an excellent addition to a healthy diet. One medium-sized red bell pepper provides 169% of the Reference…
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HEALTH: The Many Benefits of Celery Juice
A few weeks back I ran into a friend at Marshall’s (my favorite place!), and we started talking about our health and the benefits of juicing. She, like myself, is always looking to stay afloat in regards to her health and asked me if I had tried celery juicing. I had picked up Dr. Anthony Williams Liver Rescue book a few months ago but hadn’t had the chance to read it read though I remembered he recommended celery juicing so my interest was peaked! My friend went on about how it changed her life, she was no longer getting the migraines she use to get a couple times a month…
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Sauteed Peppers, Onions & Mozzarella over Quinoa
Lately I have been looking for vegetarian options and came across a delicious pre-cooked grain from Melissa’s Produce… quinoa (pronounced KEEN-wah). You’ve probably had it at your favorite healthy restaurant or even tried it at home. Once I discovered that I rather enjoyed the flavor I went searching to learn more about it. I think you’ll find it’s history and nutrition benefits as interesting as I did! Quinoa was an important crop for the Inca Empire. They referred to it as the “mother of all grains” and believed it to be sacred. It has been eaten for thousands of years in South America and only recently became a trend food,…
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Baked Okra
It’s a great time of year to make some delicious Southern food and this incredibly easy baked okra dish is one you’ll want to try out! It makes a great snack or side dish. Seasoned with paprika, salt and a pinch of cayenne, it makes a great addition to any Southern dish. Okra has been one of those vegetables I’ve wanted to make but wanted a healthier version than the fried okra recipes you see everywhere. So when I came across this simple, three ingredient dish on cooktoria dot com, I figured now was the time to try it out. Melissa’s Produce sent over some staples such as their yummy…
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Blueberry and Lemon Pancakes
Recently I picked up a 1953 edition of The Joy of Cooking at a local estate sale. I love that it is so well-loved and that the previous owner (a Norwegian woman) wrote notes throughout and added tabs of her favorite recipes. I’m trying to tap into Julia Child and attempt various recipes from this tried-and-true recipe book! Melissa’s Produce sent me some of their delicious strawberries, blueberries and raspberries along with ready-made crepes and dessert sauces. For Valentine’s Day why not serve some pipping hot blueberry pancakes and the gang can add the dessert sauce of their choice! Don’t forget to have some Grade A maple syrup on hand…
