“Since we’ve been cooking more at home, we have more energy, we’re saving money, and we are having fun making our meals together.”

“I never really thought of myself as a cook before, but this has turned into my special culinary hobby.”

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Greens ‘n” Beans with Seared Corn Salsa, Tuesday, November 11, 2025

Greens ‘n” Beans with Seared Corn Salsa, Tuesday, November 11, 2025

Terrific flavors abound tonight as you treat your body well before the upcoming Thanksgiving Feast. A plate of greens is served with pinto beans, seared corn and tomato salsa. It is served over a bed of nutritious bulgur and topped with shredded cheddar cheese.

Don’t get me wrong, I love Thanksgiving! However, eating nutritiously before the holiday just helps me love it even more.

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Curried Kale and Pineapple with Bulgur and Lentils: Thursday, November 6, 2025

Curried Kale and Pineapple with Bulgur and Lentils: Thursday, November 6, 2025

Another cold weather variation of kale awaits. These greens can be traced back 2,000 years to Austria/Hungary and they are a not-so-distant relative to broccoli and cauliflower. The villagers called it “capuzzo.” We call it kale.

Tonight, you’ll return to one of my favorite versions of kale preparation. It combines homemade Masala curry spice mix with pieces of sweet, fresh pineapple. It’s served over hearty bulgur with a scoop of savory lentils.

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Asian-style Lacinato Kale with Baked Tofu, Pineapple and Water Chestnuts: Monday, October 27, 2025

Asian-style Lacinato Kale with Baked Tofu, Pineapple and Water Chestnuts: Monday, October 27, 2025

Your plate of greens comes alive tonight with a variety of textures and flavor. The kale is cooked in an Asian-style sauce. This dish is a dark leafy greens stir-fry. Each serving of kale is loaded with fresh pineapple, snappy water chestnuts, Asian-style baked tofu and topped with crunchy, toasted slivered almonds. It’s served over ever-versatile high-protein quinoa. 


Diners will be happy!

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Beet Greens with Curried Lentils: Thursday, October 16, 2025

Beet Greens with Curried Lentils: Thursday, October 16, 2025

This Middle Eastern-inspired lentil dish works perfectly with beet or mustard greens. You can also use chard.

I recommend using red lentils for this dish, they cook faster. Curried lentils are paired with the strong flavor of hearty greens and the relatively neutral flavor of a lemon quinoa. It all turns into a tasty, ultra-nutritious meal that’s good for your blood vessels and even better for your taste buds.

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