Recipe Doctor: Elaine Magee MPH, RD

Quinoa and Edamame Salad (VEGAN) Makes about 9 servings (1/2 cup each) Ingredients: 3 cups cooked quinoa (1 cup dry), quinoa can be cooked in a rice cooker just like rice 1 cup edamame from frozen (shelled), micro-cook on HIGH until tender asparagus pieces can also be used 1/3 cup dried cranberries 1/2 cup sunflower [...]

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Berry & Blue Cheese Spinach Salad This is truly one of my all time favorite salads–It just doesn’t get old. Change it up and make it an entrée salad by adding grilled chicken or salmon. Makes 4 servings Ingredients: 8 cups fresh baby spinach leaves, packed (washed, rinsed and dried well) 2 cups fresh berries [...]

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Hearty & Healthful Potato Skins In Time For the Super Bowl! The Super Bowl is around the corner and I created a hearty & healthful appetizer just for this big-time sport occasion. Football fan or not though, I think you’ll love this dish! They are super easy to make and can be a wonderful weeknight [...]

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Light Version of the Popular soup at Panera! A serving of the Broccoli Cheddar soup from Panera contributes 300 calories, 19 grams of fat and 13 grams of saturated fat, 65 mg cholesterol, and 1250 mg sodium. If you want a lighter version you can make easily at home, here it is! Make it a [...]

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Fall Season–Apple Snack Cake (Great for breakfast or an afternoon tea) For more recipe and research on the health benefits of unpeeled apples, see FOOD SYNERGY, by Elaine Magee, MPH, RD Elaine’s top selling books include: • Tell Me What to Eat If I Have Diabetes • Tell Me What to Eat If I Have [...]

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Play up those ORANGE vegetables rich in antioxidant compounds and boost your health on Halloween and through the winter months! Baked Butternut Macaroni & Cheese [From FOOD SYNERGY] For 8 to 12 servings, just double the ingredients and use a 13” x 9” baking dish and if you LOVE crusty topping, you might want to [...]

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Slow Cooker Honey Curry Glazed Chicken Cooler weather means the slow cooker comes out of hiding in the Magee house. A tasty hot entrée is only 5 minutes prep time away because that’s all the time you need to mix the honey curry glaze and combine it with the chicken in the slow cooker. Go [...]

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5-Minute Caprese Bites This is a great end-of-summer appetizer because it is simple to make yet beautiful and features fresh basil and tomatoes from your garden! Makes 8 servings Ingredients: 16 slices whole wheat baguette or sourdough baguette, 1/4-inch thick 16 fresh basil leaves, and smaller leaves for garnish 16 slices vine ripened tomatoes, 1/4-inch [...]

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10-Minute Caramelized Onion & Gruyere Pita Pizza This is a quick appetizer or entrée pizza you can make in 10 minutes! Serve with a green or fruit salad for a balanced and satisfying meal. Ingredients: 2 teaspoons extra virgin olive oil 1 1/2 teaspoons minced garlic 1/2 teaspoon dried oregano 3 to 4 whole wheat [...]

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Three-Grain Buttermilk Waffles (From my book, Food Synergy) (Each waffle gives you three delicious grains with whole whole flour, some oats, and some ground flaxseed (okay, technically that’s two grains and one seed). TIP: Freeze any remaining waffles and just reheat them in the toaster or microwave. Makes 4 waffles (depending on your waffle maker) [...]

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