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Cottage Cheese Cheesecake

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This creamy cottage cheese cheesecake can be made with a few ingredients, a blender and some time (to bake)! Not only is does it taste delicious, but it also has over half the amount of calories as regular cheesecake. Top it with your favorite fruit or jam and enjoy!


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Cheesecake Crust
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Cheesecake Crust
  1. Preheat oven to 320°F (160°C). Grease bottom and sides of a 9 inch (20 cm) springform mold with butter or line it with parchment paper.
  2. Place graham crackers, butter and maple syrup in a food processor or high speed blender and pulse until they become fine crumbs. The mixture should resemble wet sand.
  3. Transfer the mixture into the prepared springform mold, and gently press it down with your hands, a spoon, or the bottom of a glass.
  4. Bake the graham crackers crust for 15 minutes while preparing the cream.
Cottage Cheese Cream Filling
  1. After baking the crust, preheat the oven to 350°F (180°C).
  2. Add to a food processor or blender cottage cheese, Greek yogurt, maple syrup, eggs, cornstarch, vanilla extract and lemon juice. Process until smooth and creamy.
  3. Pour the cottage cheese mixture over the baked crust, then use a spatula or spoon to spread it evenly.
  4. Bake cottage cheese cheesecake for 40 to 45 minutes, or until it has set.
  5. Once the cheesecake is baked, let cool at room temperature first, then refrigerate for at least 8 hours before serving.
  6. *Serve with fresh fruit, jam, or your favorite sauce.
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*Nutritional information does not include additional fruit, jam or additions.

Black Bean and Rice Stuffed Bell Peppers

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If you are looking for a heart-healthy dinner for two, this meal is for you. The stuffed peppers are low in sodium yet full of flavor. The fiber and protein create a filling meal that is delicious and easy to prepare.


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  1. Wash your hands and clean your preparation area.
  2. Preheat oven to 375 degrees.
  3. Cook rice according to package directions but omit the salt.
  4. Wash the bell peppers, then remove the tops, seeds, and membranes. Place peppers, cut side up, in a loaf pan.
  5. Heat olive oil in a medium skillet over medium heat. Add garlic, onion, and jalapeno. Cook for 5 minutes over medium heat, stirring frequently. Onion will look translucent when ready.
  6. Add rice, black beans, tomato, cilantro, cumin, and chili powder. Continue to cook while stirring for another 3-4 minutes. Remove from heat.
  7. Divide the filling between the two peppers.
  8. Pour ¼ cup water in the bottom of the loaf pan. Cover the pan with foil and bake for 30 minutes. After 30 minutes, check that the peppers are getting tender. Remove foil and bake an additional 15 minutes.
  9. Serve the peppers warm with fresh cilantro. You can also add salsa or sour cream for your taste preference.*
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*Salsa, sour cream and other toppings not reflected on the nutrition label.

Chicken and Gnocchi Dumplings

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If you love classic Chicken and Dumplings, you’ll love our healthy twist using pantry staples like dry gnocchi in place of traditional dumplings. This recipe also gets an additional fiber and protein boost from an unexpected source: blending white cannellini beans and stirring into the broth close to the end of the cooking time!

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  1. Begin with a clean prep area and poached chicken breasts, cooled and shredded. Set chicken aside on plate.
  2. In a large stock pot or Dutch oven over medium high heat, add olive oil to heat. Stir in chopped yellow onion, then add chopped frozen celery and frozen peas and carrots into the pot, and saute until they begin to soften (around 3-4 minutes).
  3. Add thyme, bay leaves, parsley, salt and pepper in with vegetable mixture, stirring to coat. Continue sauteing an additional 2 minutes.
  4. Add minced garlic cloves and sauté an additional 30 seconds, stirring carefully to make sure the garlic doesn’t burn.
  5. Add poached shredded chicken into the pot with vegetable and seasoning mixture. Pour in chicken broth, and stir well.
  6. Bring soup mixture to a low boil; reduce heat and simmer on low heat for 15-20 minutes to let flavors combine.
  7. While soup is simmering, add drained and rinsed cannellini beans into a high speed blender with 1 cup of water. Blend until well pureed.
  8. In the last 5 minutes of cooking time, add cannellini bean puree into soup mixture, stirring to combine well.
  9. Stir potato gnocchi into pot, and continue cooking until gnocchi dumplings float to the top. Serve hot, and enjoy!
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Apple and Cheddar Galette

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Our Apple and Cheddar Galette is the perfect appetizer for a family gathering or a girls’ night! Either way, you’re sure to impress your friends and family. Pair with a glass of white wine such as Viognier, Albarenio, or Chardonnay.


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  1. Preheat oven to 400 Degrees F.
  2. Line two baking sheets with parchment paper or a silicone baking mat.
  3. Roll out a sheet of puff pastry on each lined baking sheet.
  4. Arrange apple slices overlapping but in a single layer in the center of the each puff pastry sheet, leaving ½ and inch of pastry exposed all the way around.
  5. Top the apple slices with cheddar cheese, 2 ounces on each.
  6. Drizzle 4 teaspoons of honey on top of apples and cheese and sprinkle ½ teaspoon of fresh thyme leaves on each galette.
  7. Fold the ½ inch border of pastry inward to create a crust. Whisk egg and water together and brush over edges of puff pastry.
  8. Bake in the oven for 400 Degrees F for 18-22 minutes or until pastry has browned and apple has softened slightly. Makes 2 galettes.
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One Pot Lentil Soup

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Need a hearty and quick pantry staple dinner option? Look no further than our One Pot Lentil Soup! Packed with lentils, potatoes and spinach, this soup powerhouse is easy to make and a great meat-free option!   


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  1. In a large pot, add avocado oil. Add in the garlic, diced onion, diced carrot, and diced celery. Cook for 2-3 minutes until carrots and celery are soft, stirring frequently.
  2. Add tomato paste, tomato sauce, and lentils to the pot and combine with the carrot and celery mixture. Cook for 1 minute.
  3. Add canned potatoes to the pot.
  4. Pour in 2 cups water and 2 cups chicken broth.
  5. Add in black pepper, oregano and cumin. Stir to combine, cover, and bring to a boil.
  6. Reduce heat to medium low and simmer for 25 minutes until lentils are cooked.
  7. With a handheld emulsion blender, briefly emulsify about ¼ of the soup in the pot while leaving the texture chunky. If using a regular blender, remove ¼ of the soup and add the blender. Blend until smooth and place back in the pot.
  8. Stir in spinach leaves into the soup and let simmer for 5 more minutes or until spinach is wilted.
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