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PLC Recipe Party Time Layer Dip

Place a tray of raw vegetables next to this tasty dip for a healthy party snack! Serves 8 Ingredients Cooking spray 1 can black beans, drained and rinsed 1 tsp cumin powder 1 Tbsp pickled jalapeno pepper juice 1 Tbsp pickled jalapeno … Continue reading

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PLC Recipe: Baked Buffalo Wings With Blue Cheese-Yogurt Dip

Although these wings are “lightened-up” in this easy-to-prepare recipe, they still bring a robust flavor to the table! Serves: 10                        Ready in about 1 hour Ingredients For the dip: … Continue reading

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PLC Recipe: Quinoa & Roasted Pepper Chili

Contributed by Stephanie Devine, MS, RDN Roasted bell pepper gives this meatless dish a delightful flavor boost.  It’s packed full of fiber and flavor with the Spanish smoked paprika, quinoa and pinto beans. Serves 4 Ingredients: 2 red bell peppers … Continue reading

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PLC Recipe: Mini Pizza Mushrooms

These easy to make stuffed mushrooms will be a winner at your Super Bowl celebration! Serves 10 (as an appetizer) Ingredients: 1 medium green bell pepper, diced 1 medium red bell pepper, diced 1 cup chopped spinach 2/3 cup diced … Continue reading

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PLC Recipe: Chicken & Rice Soup with Turmeric (low FODMAP)

Makes 4 servings Ingredients 1 ½ pounds skinless chicken breast 8 cups water 8 thyme sprigs ½ to 1 1/2 tablespoons turmeric (adjust to your taste) 2 large celery stalks chopped salt and freshly ground pepper, to taste 1 1/2 … Continue reading

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Happy New Year!

As we welcome 2018, here are 3 nutrition trends the PLC Dietitians feel are worth keeping your eye on throughout the year! Probiotics: Most of us are familiar with probiotics found in yogurt and fermented foods like kimchi and sauerkraut. … Continue reading

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Holiday Helpers

We all know that this time of year is filled with family-time, celebrations and traditions that are typically centered around food. Research has shown that the average person gains about 1 pound each holiday season. That may not sound like … Continue reading

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Avoiding the Post-Turkey Burn Out!

by Marisa Creatura, MS, RD, CDN With the Thanksgiving holiday upon us, everyone is preparing for the big turkey feast. And for most, following the meal comes the feeling of exhaustion. Many believe this is the result of the amino … Continue reading

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Pasta Pasta Pasta!

If you’re a fan of pasta, you’ve probably noticed an abundance of different versions of pasta on your grocery store shelf. From pasta made with quinoa to lentils and chickpeas to spinach pasta or zucchini “noodles”…the options seem to grow … Continue reading

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Cauliflower Buffalo Wings

A great alternative to chicken based buffalo wings, these cauliflower buffalo wings are packed with flavor and will be a new favorite on football Sunday! Serves 6; Ready in 30 minutes Ingredients: ¾ cup brown rice flour 1 cup water … Continue reading

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