By Sharon Palmer, The Plant-Powered Dietitian™ The weather is warming up and Father’s Day is just around the corner—both serve as a perfect excuse to throw a family BBQ, potluck, or picnic. And no summertime picnic or BBQ would be the same without the use of tomato products. Whether it’s chips and salsa, smoky baked […]
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October
29
Tomato Products Spell Winter Comfort
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By Sharon Palmer, RD, The Plant-Powered Dietitian Winter is upon us, which means it’s the perfect time to enjoy all of those hearty foods that bring comfort to the mind, body and soul. And it’s a great time to stock your pantry with tomato products, including canned tomatoes, tomato paste, tomato sauce, pasta sauce, tomato […]
July
26
Roasted Brussels Sprouts & Chicken Enchiladas
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By Kylie of Imma Eat That It’s always a good time for enchiladas. Is it weird to wrap up enchiladas with little, baby cabbages inside? I say no. This is mainly because lately I’ve been living in a Brussels sprouts obsessed phase. And also because it’s always a good time for enchiladas, whether they’re filled […]
July
03
A RED, White & Blue 4th of July
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By Sharon Palmer, RD, author of Plant-Powered for Life Most traditional, cultural diets—whether from Peru or Asia—are based on plants. Even in our own country, our diet once gravitated more towards plants. My mother, who grew up in Arkansas, enjoyed a wholesome plant-based diet; a typical meal was black-eyed peas, foraged greens, roasted tomatoes, and […]
August
13
Quick & Easy Stewed Tomato and Bean Risotto
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By Jaime Ruisi We all know there are so many reasons to love tomatoes. But I also want to bring your attention to one of tomato’s greatest partners: garlic. I love garlic almost as much as I love tomatoes. You just can’t go wrong with adding a clove or two to any recipe. It jazzes […]
July
30
Summertime, And a Reason to Celebrate
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By Sharon Palmer, RDN My two sons are still in high school, so summertime in my household equates to a nice change of pace from our typical busy routines. I love summertime for the additional family getaways and get-togethers it often brings. Those sunny days signal more time for my family and I to enjoy […]
July
24
Shakshuka from The Kids Cook Monday
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By Diana K. Rice of The Kids Cook Monday In my experience, it’s pretty well-established that kids love tomato sauce. Whether it’s pizza, spaghetti or anything that can be dunked in ketchup, “bring on the sauce” should be the official mantra of childhood dining. As the registered dietitian on staff with The Kids Cook Monday, […]
July
21
Tomato and Watermelon Gazpacho
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By Miriam Rubin Cold soups are a wonderful part of summer and gazpacho is a time-honored favorite. Often it’s made with juicy, dead-ripe, fresh tomatoes. Nothing wrong with that, but since tomatoes are a fruit, why not explore using other fruits in combination with tomatoes in gazpacho? The sweet acidity of tomatoes blends beautifully with […]
July
10
Tomato Pesto Summer Casserole
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By Ginger Hultin MS RD LDN Serves 8 Casseroles are sometimes associated with cold winter months, but using fresh summer vegetables creates a lighter dish appropriate for hot temperatures. This large casserole makes convenient leftovers for healthy lunches and dinners. Packed with fiber, vitamins, minerals and antioxidants, this would be a great dish to make […]
July
03
Spicy Tomato Veggie Juice
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By EA Stewart, RD Enjoy this veggie juice year round, by pairing canned tomatoes along with your favorite seasonal veggies. Spice it up with fresh jalapenos to your heart’s desire! Makes 5 cups Serving size: ¾ cup Time: 5 minutes Ingredients 3 cups canned tomatoes, drained 1 bell pepper (red, orange, or yellow), chopped in […]
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