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Nutrient Dense Olive Tapenade

Olives are rich in essential minerals calcium, magnesium, iron, potassium, zin and copper, and contain oleic acid is a monounsaturated fatty acid, known as omega-9 fatty acids, that can help benefit heart, brain and mood. Combined with anchovies, garlic and herbs, this is nutrient density at its best.

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White Bean Dip

We usually have hummus or bean dip in our house. It’s a quick snack with rice cakes, pretzels, carrot/celery sticks. Dips make a great sandwich or wrap spread, simply add shredded carrots, spinach (or other green like arugula, baby kale etc) and a sprinkle of pumpkin or sunflower seeds It’s also an easy appetizer, served […]

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Cranberry Orange Sauce

More than of recipe, this is a launching point for cranberry sauce. And not just for Thanksgiving.  In the Good Mood Red Foods category, cranberries are rich in flavonoids which can help improve memory and brain function. This sauce can be used so  many ways. Here are a couple of ideas: Add to a bowl […]

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Southwest Hummus

Red bell pepper and cilantro gives this hummus greater nutritional boost and flavor

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Basil Pesto

Homemade pesto with almonds and fresh basil

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Poblano Pepper Sauce

This is originally for the Chicken Breasts with Poblano Pepper Sauce, but it pairs deliciously with roasted pork tenderloin or pork chops. Instead of poblano peppers I sometimes use red or yellow bell peppers. Or for a dinner party I will make both. On the serving platter I alternatively put poblano pepper sauce or yellow […]

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Cilantro Pesto

This pesto really dresses up roasted fish fillets or broiled chicken breasts. It makes a delicious spread for wraps or sandwiches, and can also be used as a dip with pita chips. Mix it with an equal amount of soft goat cheese and it becomes a popular dinner party appetizer. For a special dinner, use […]

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Eggplant Red Bell Pepper Dip with Almonds

This is hugely popular as an appetizer with pita chips for dinner parties. I also use it as a spread on toasts or wraps – add some spinach leaves and maybe a sprinkle of pumpkin seeds — for a snack or even lunch. Red bell pepper is a rich source of lutein and zeaxanthin, carotenoid […]

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Lemony Arugula Pesto

Arugula is part of the cruciferous family, high on the list of super immunity foods. This pesto is especially delicious drizzled on roasted fish fillets or grilled chicken breasts.

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Pea, Pistachio and Cilantro Hummus

I found this recipe on Pinterest and it’s become one of my favorites. Thank you, Peas and Crayons! When I don’t have pistachios, I use walnuts or almonds. I serve it for dinner guests with carrot and celery sticks, and either fresh pita wedges, pita chips or crispy whole-grain or seed crackers. The leftovers go […]