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                                    • Valley Eats – It’s Getting Cold Outside! Warm Up with a Veggie-Forward Meal

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                                      |Date: October 17, 2024
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                                      Valley Eats – It’s Getting Cold Outside! Warm Up with a Veggie-Forward Meal

                                      Valley Eats – It’s Getting Cold Outside! Warm Up with a Veggie-Forward Meal

                                      As the temperature drops and the daylight hours get shorter, a warm and cozy meal is a nice way to end th ...

                                      As the temperature drops and the daylight hours get shorter, a warm and cozy meal is a nice way to end the day. Dishes containing a variety of vegetables, along with proteins like beans or chickpeas, ...

                                      October 17, 2024
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                                    • Valley Eats – Mediterranean Diced Salad

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                                      |Date: July 18, 2024
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                                      Valley Eats – Mediterranean Diced Salad

                                      Valley Eats – Mediterranean Diced Salad

                                      Keep your kitchen cool by making low-heat meals like this delicious gluten-free summer salad! Ingredients ...

                                      Keep your kitchen cool by making low-heat meals like this delicious gluten-free summer salad! Ingredients 1 19-ounce can chickpeas (also called garbanzo beans) 1 red pepper 1 cucumber 2 stalks celery ...

                                      July 18, 2024
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                                    • Valley Eats – 10 Simple Smart Snacks

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                                      |Date: January 17, 2024
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                                      Valley Eats – 10 Simple Smart Snacks

                                      Valley Eats – 10 Simple Smart Snacks

                                      Time for a snack break? Check out this list from our "Eating Delicious, Eating Healthy" cookbook. Raw veg ...

                                      Time for a snack break? Check out this list from our "Eating Delicious, Eating Healthy" cookbook. Raw veggies2 tablespoons hummus Light, non-fat or plain yogurt (sweetened with fruit of choice)1 table ...

                                      January 17, 2024
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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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                                    • #ValleyEats – Zucchini Noodles, Chips, & Fries

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                                      |Date: September 08, 2023
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                                      #ValleyEats – Zucchini Noodles, Chips, & Fries

                                      #ValleyEats – Zucchini Noodles, Chips, & 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 and thyme Dried basil and parsley Ground cumin and smoked paprika For chips and fries ...

                                      September 08, 2023
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                                    • Vary Your Veggies

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                                      |Date: September 08, 2023
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                                      Vary Your Veggies

                                      Vary Your Veggies

                                      From the bitter bite of arugula to the crunchy carrot, vegetables are an abundance of flavors and texture ...

                                      From the bitter bite of arugula to the crunchy carrot, vegetables are an abundance of flavors and textures. But sometimes it is challenging to try new foods outside our comfort zones. Most Americans d ...

                                      September 08, 2023
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                                    • Build a Better Charcuterie Board

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                                      |Date: December 01, 2022
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                                      Build a Better Charcuterie Board

                                      Build a Better Charcuterie Board

                                      Charcuterie boards are definitely trending—and for good reason. These fun and easy platters offer infinit ...

                                      Charcuterie boards are definitely trending—and for good reason. These fun and easy platters offer infinite opportunities for flavor, texture and visual appeal. Just select your plate, board, or platte ...

                                      December 01, 2022
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                                    • The Not-So-Sweet Side of Sugar

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                                      |Date: October 11, 2022
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                                      The Not-So-Sweet Side of Sugar

                                      The Not-So-Sweet Side of Sugar

                                      Nearly every American eats far more added sugar than recommended—and the health consequences could be dir ...

                                      Nearly every American eats far more added sugar than recommended—and the health consequences could be dire. Here’s how to cut back without sacrificing taste. A fresh strawberry, straight from the patc ...

                                      October 11, 2022
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                                    • 4 Back to School Meals to Super Charge the Day

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                                      |Date: August 06, 2019
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                                      4 Back to School Meals to Super Charge the Day

                                      4 Back to School Meals to Super Charge the Day

                                      Whole Grain Breakfast Sandwich Great for a grab n’ go breakfast or at room temperature for lunch. 1 whole ...

                                      Whole Grain Breakfast Sandwich Great for a grab n’ go breakfast or at room temperature for lunch. 1 whole grain English muffin 1 – 2 eggs, scrambled, lightly salted and peppered 1 slice baked turkey b ...

                                      August 06, 2019
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                                    • Five Ideas for Assembling a Quick, Healthy Lunch

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                                      |Date: February 28, 2019
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                                      Five Ideas for Assembling a Quick, Healthy Lunch

                                      Five Ideas for Assembling a Quick, Healthy Lunch

                                      Building a lunch around lots of colorful vegetables and some protein is easy with a little planning while ...

                                      Building a lunch around lots of colorful vegetables and some protein is easy with a little planning while grocery shopping. Once you’ve got the basics in your fridge, assembling a delicious lunch is l ...

                                      February 28, 2019
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