PHN News - Recipes
Cherry Tomato Pasta with Avocado Sauce
This simple pasta dish feels indulgent without being overly rich, thanks to the heart-healthy avocado. To your surprise, the flavorful sauce will have you thinking there is some creamy goodness hiding inside, but to your surprise, it’s dairy and guilt-free. Ingredients: 1 package (14-1/2 ounces) of protein-enriched rotini (about 3-1/2 cups uncooked). 2 medium ripe avocados,…
Tomato Melon Chicken Salad
This easy, breezy tomato-melon salad will instantly transport you to summer, while the addition of chicken will provide just the proper amount of protein to keep you satisfied. Ingredients: 4 medium tomatoes, cut into wedges 2 cups cubed seedless watermelon 1 cup fresh raspberries 1/4 cup minced fresh basil 1/4 cup olive oil 2 tablespoons…
Hummingbird Cake
What better way to celebrate the first day of spring than with this delicious and soft hummingbird cake? The fresh pineapple and bananas provide a burst of flavor that will put you right in the mood for spring. It’s topped with a thick cream cheese frosting and a large amount of coconut to keep the…
Corned Beef and Cabbage
Are you looking for a delicious corned beef and cabbage recipe for St. Patrick’s Day? This simple recipe includes everything you love about this old-fashioned meal, including the melt-in-your-mouth corned beef, crunchy cabbage, and generous amounts of potatoes. Don’t forget the tasty horseradish-breadcrumb topping to tie everything together. Ingredients: 1 (4-pound) cured corned beef brisket,…
Chicken Panini with Pesto and Peppers
🐔 🌶 🥪 Keep it simple for lunch with this crunchy, light, yet tasty Panini packed with a perfect amount of pesto and mozzarella cheese. 🐔 🌶 🥪 Ingredients: 8 slices whole-grain sourdough bread 4 Tbsp. homemade or prepared pesto 4 oz. fresh mozzarella, thinly sliced (Any shredded part-skim mozzarella will work as a solid…
Try this Sweet and Salty Snack Recipe!
Sweet and salty, for some, is a perfect match—it checks off all the boxes and satisfies your cravings. This salted chocolate popcorn trail mix is simple to make and free of gluten and dairy. Not to mention an extremely delicious and healthy snack. Ingredients: 1/4 cup jumbo popcorn kernels 1/4 cup dark chocolate (I used about a…
Homemade or Store-Bought: Which Baby Food is Best?
We all want the best for our babies, and what we’re feeding them is a huge thing to consider. There is a ton of information online regarding baby food, and one of the most common topics is: should it be homemade or store-bought? A growing number of parents prefer making their own baby food at…
Meal Planning Tips
March is National Nutrition Month, and this year’s theme is “Go Further with Food” – what does that mean? The Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics is encouraging you to plan your meals and snacks ahead of time, which can help you stick to healthier foods along with reducing food waste. When it comes to meal…
Healthy Salad Tips
When we think of the word “diet”, many images come to mind: unlimited grapefruit, cabbage soup, or broccoli, and goodbye to bread, cookies, and cheeseburgers. But nothing is more synonymous with dieting than salads. When you think of “diet” and “salad” together, you probably see a plate of sad iceberg lettuce with a few slices…
Simple Swaps for Healthier Christmas Cookies
Who doesn’t love the vast array of cookies set out at parties or circulating the office this time of year? Whether it’s a classic frosted sugar cookie, sweet and spicy gingerbread, or peanut butter blossoms, Christmas cookies come in all shapes and sizes and everyone has a favorite! Plus, with so many kinds of cookies…