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                                    • Valley Eats – Cocoa Crisp Cookies

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                                      |Date: November 29, 2023
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                                      Valley Eats – Cocoa Crisp Cookies

                                      Valley Eats – Cocoa Crisp Cookies

                                      Headed to a cookie swap? These tasty cocoa crisp cookies are sure to be a crowd pleaser! INGREDIENTS 1 ta ...

                                      Headed to a cookie swap? These tasty cocoa crisp cookies are sure to be a crowd pleaser! INGREDIENTS 1 tablespoon butter 1/2 ounce unsweetened baking chocolate 1/4 cup SPLENDA® Sugar Blend for Baking ...

                                      November 29, 2023
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                                    • Valley Eats – Cauliflower “Corn” Muffin

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                                      |Date: September 26, 2023
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                                      Valley Eats – Cauliflower “Corn” Muffin

                                      Valley Eats – Cauliflower “Corn” Muffin

                                      INGREDIENTS 2 cups finely riced, raw cauliflower 2 tablespoons minced jalapeno 2 eggs, beaten 2 tablespoo ...

                                      INGREDIENTS 2 cups finely riced, raw cauliflower 2 tablespoons minced jalapeno 2 eggs, beaten 2 tablespoons melted butter 1/3 cup grated parmesan cheese 1 cup grated mozzarella cheese 1 cup grated che ...

                                      September 26, 2023
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                                    • Healthy, Delicious Cooking with Summer’s Peaches, Plums

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                                      |Date: August 06, 2019
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                                      Healthy, Delicious Cooking with Summer’s Peaches, Plums

                                      Healthy, Delicious Cooking with Summer’s Peaches, Plums

                                      Sweet plums and peaches are great on their own, a good source of potassium and a sweet low-cal snack with ...

                                      Sweet plums and peaches are great on their own, a good source of potassium and a sweet low-cal snack with only 40 calories each. But you can also use them as the foundation of dishes perfect for summe ...

                                      August 06, 2019
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                                    • Smart Snacks – Vol. 2

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                                      |Date: May 11, 2018
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                                      Smart Snacks – Vol. 2

                                      Smart Snacks – Vol. 2

                                      5 more easy snacks for on the go! 1/2 cup low fat cottage cheese and veggies - 1 whole wheat low carb tor ...

                                      5 more easy snacks for on the go! 1/2 cup low fat cottage cheese and veggies - 1 whole wheat low carb tortilla Hummus and avocado, add vegetables - Plum, peach, pear, or 1/2 grapefruit - 1 cup bean so ...

                                      May 11, 2018
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                                    • Smart Snacks

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                                      |Date: May 07, 2018
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                                      Smart Snacks

                                      Smart Snacks

                                      5 quick and easy snacks for on the go! Salad greens, any kind Tomatoes, cucumber, peppers 1 small apple - ...

                                      5 quick and easy snacks for on the go! Salad greens, any kind Tomatoes, cucumber, peppers 1 small apple - 1/2 can tuna with lemon juice and black pepper Red onion and peppers 6 whole wheat crackers - ...

                                      May 07, 2018
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                                    • Dining with the Docs | Episode 3 – Cauliflower “Mashed Potatoes”

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                                      |Date: July 11, 2017
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                                      Dining with the Docs | Episode 3 – Cauliflower “Mashed Potatoes”

                                      Dining with the Docs | Episode 3 – Cauliflower “Mashed Potatoes”

                                      Join Dr. Long Nguyen (Cascade Clinic), Dr. Hsiang-Hwa “Shawn” Chen (Fairwood Clinic), and Dr. Kristin Par ...

                                      Join Dr. Long Nguyen (Cascade Clinic), Dr. Hsiang-Hwa “Shawn” Chen (Fairwood Clinic), and Dr. Kristin Parker (Cascade Clinic) as they demonstrate how to cook healthy, family friendly recipes. Episode ...

                                      July 11, 2017
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                                    • Dining with the Docs | Episode 2 – Chicken and Asparagus Rolls

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                                      |Date: June 14, 2017
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                                      Dining with the Docs | Episode 2 – Chicken and Asparagus Rolls

                                      Dining with the Docs | Episode 2 – Chicken and Asparagus Rolls

                                      Join Dr. Hsiang-Hwa “Shawn” Chen (Fairwood Clinic), Dr. Kristin Parker (Cascade Clinic), and Dr. Long Ngu ...

                                      Join Dr. Hsiang-Hwa “Shawn” Chen (Fairwood Clinic), Dr. Kristin Parker (Cascade Clinic), and Dr. Long Nguyen (Cascade Clinic), as they demonstrate how to cook healthy, family friendly recipes. Episode ...

                                      June 14, 2017
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                                    • Dining with the Docs | Episode 1 – Egg Muffins

                                      Posted by Valley Communications
                                      |Date: May 25, 2017
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                                      Dining with the Docs | Episode 1 – Egg Muffins

                                      Dining with the Docs | Episode 1 – Egg Muffins

                                      Join Dr. Kristin Parker (Cascade Clinic), Dr. Long Nguyen (Cascade Clinic), Cody, and Dr. Hsiang-Hwa "Sha ...

                                      Join Dr. Kristin Parker (Cascade Clinic), Dr. Long Nguyen (Cascade Clinic), Cody, and Dr. Hsiang-Hwa "Shawn" Chen(Fairwood Clinic) as they demonstrate how to cook healthy, family friendly recipes in V ...

                                      May 25, 2017
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                                    • Four Tips for Extra Flavor in Fruits and Veggies

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                                      |Date: April 25, 2017
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                                      Four Tips for Extra Flavor in Fruits and Veggies

                                      Four Tips for Extra Flavor in Fruits and Veggies

                                      You know it's important to eat lots of fruit and vegetables, but how can you jazz them up to make them mo ...

                                      You know it's important to eat lots of fruit and vegetables, but how can you jazz them up to make them more delicious? It's all in how you cook them. Roast vegetables at a high temperature to carameli ...

                                      April 25, 2017
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                                    • #ValleyEats – Zucchini Noodles, Chips, and Fries

                                      Posted by Valley Communications
                                      |Date: January 27, 2017
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                                      #ValleyEats – Zucchini Noodles, Chips, and Fries

                                      #ValleyEats – Zucchini Noodles, Chips, and Fries

                                      INSTRUCTIONS Cut zucchini into desired shape. Spray with olive oil spray. Toss with your choice of: Dried ...

                                      INSTRUCTIONS Cut zucchini into desired shape. Spray with olive oil spray. Toss with your choice of: Dried rosemary & thyme Dried basil and parsley Ground cumin and smoked paprika For chips and fri ...

                                      January 27, 2017
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