If you're looking for a good, home-made energy bar or between meal snack bar - these are easy to make, easy on the wallet and definitely fresher tasting than packaged bars.

Trail Mix Bars

3 cups rolled ... Read More

8 cups bouillon
1 pound shrimp
6 cloves garlic, minced
4 green onions, chopped
2 jalapeno chiles, seeded and chopped, or to taste 1/2 teaspoon nutmeg
2 potatoes, cut in 1/2” dice
1 cup cooked ... Read More

Red Pepper Stew

1/2 cup red lentils
1/2 cup small white beans
2 onions, chopped
3 cups bouillon
6 medium or 4 large red bell peppers, cut in 1/2” chunks
1 teaspoon oregano or marjoram
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Black beans are chock full of protein and fiber. Make a healthy party or post-workout snack with this tasty recipe.

Zippy Black Bean Dip

1 can black beans, drained
1 clove garlic
Bottled hot sa ... Read More

The post-workout meal is the most important meal of the training day. Here is a great, easy recipe to help refuel those depleted glycogen stores. Add some high quality protein, like grilled chicken, salmon, beef or turkey a ... Read More

Here's a healthy alternative to the holiday fudge and sugar cookies we often make to distribute to friends and family. And best of all, there's no baking involved! Just mix, let them set, slice and wrap. Personally, I enjoy m ... Read More

Here's a great home-made alternative to those cardboard-tasting energy bars for your backpack or cycling jersey:

Appalachian Trail Cookies

1/4 cup shortening
1/4 cup unsalted butter
1/2 cup dark ... Read More

2 Tbsp. olive oil; 4 cups fresh local vegetables cut into bite-size pieces; 1 1/2 tsp. salt; 1 tsp. white pepper, finely ground; 1 tbsp. fresh tarragon, finely sliced; 4 eggs; 1/2 cup heavy cream; 1 cup half & half; 1/3 pou ... Read More

Want to cool off, get your veggies and replace plenty of the electrolytes that are now caked onto your shirt? Gazpacho! This summer soup will certainly cool you off after exercise or yard work, and it will also help replenish ... Read More

Everybody loves a good lasagna, but traditional lasagna is a very heavy dish that's loaded with fat and calories. This lasagna replaces "heavy" with "satisfying". It's lighter on the stomach, but still packs a satiating punch ... Read More

As the weather improves, we're outside more often and longer. Fuel up your spring workoutss with this tasty and nutritious dish. It’s easy to throw together and can bake it while you’re out pounding the pavement. The protein ... Read More

Dietitian's tip: Goat cheese, such as Montrachet, has a soft, creamy texture and a slightly tangy flavor. If you prefer, you can use other cheeses in this recipe, such as feta or Romano.

Serves 2
Ingredients
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This great new twist on hash packs a serious nutritional punch. Sweet potatoes are rich in beta-carotene and a good source of protein and carbohydrate. To save time, you can make extra hash (without the eggs) and keep it in t ... Read More

The use of low fat yogurt in pace of most of the salad dressing makes this a healthy, delicious side dish.

Ingredients

* 1/2 cup walnut halves
* 1/2 cup non-fat yogurt
* 2 ta ... Read More

If you're looking for a good, home-made energy bar or between meal snack bar - these are easy to make, easy on the wallet and definitely fresher tasting than packaged bars.

Trail Mix Bars

3 cups rolled ... Read More

Sweet Potato and Garlic Soup

Hearty and healthy seasonal favorite

This soup can be excellent addition to any Holiday menu, pot-luck, or a great treat after a cold run or ride. Reap the carbohydrate and ... Read More

Ok, how many more ways can you deal with the turkey leftovers? Open faced hot turkey sandwiches, cold turkey sandwiches, turkey pot pie....

Well, here's a hearty, healthy turkey recipe with a southwestern kick:
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Pumpkin is great for much more than jack o'lanterns and pies! Sometimes I think Halloween was invented as an excuse for adults to gorge themselves on their kids' candy. But these Pumpkin Buckwheat Pancakes are a treat you can ... Read More

Spicy Sesame Peanut Noodles

This high carbohydrate, rich-tasting dish is great for the replenishment of glycogen stores, restocks sodium lost via sweat, and maintains amino acid balance with just the right amount of pro ... Read More

Perfect for that late-summer BBQ...here's a healthy, delicious crab cake recipe.

Nonstick cooking spray
1 egg, lightly beaten
2 teaspoons Dijon mustard
1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
1 tablespoo ... Read More

Looking for a light summer lunch or snack? You can’t beat this recipe for sweet frozen fruit skewers with yogurt dip!

Prep: 20 minutes
Freeze: 1 hour
Makes 4 servings
Ingredients:

• 1 cup plain ... Read More

Shrimp, scallops, and plenty of fresh vegetables makes this low-cal recipe for Seafood Kebabs an excellent summery treat.

Prep: 15 minutes, plus 2 hours to marinate
Cook: 10 minutes
Makes 4 servings

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Ingredients:
1/2 cup Italian dressing
1 teaspoon honey mustard
1 1/2 tablespoon red onion, minced
4 Alaska salmon fillets
1 tablespoon olive oil
1 teaspoon chili powder
1 1/2 tabl ... Read More

Here's a side dish from the Food Network's Ellie Krieger that's healthy and sure to please everyone!

Honey Roasted Sweet Potatoes

• 2 pounds red-skinned sweet potatoes
• 2 tablespoons olive oil
• 2 tabl ... Read More

Headed to a picnic? Spice up the classic deviled egg dish with this suggestion from Recipe Matcher:

Preparation Time: 30 Minutes
Cook Time: 12 Minutes
Servings: 24

Ingredients:

• To Taste (garn ... Read More

Fish filets, appropriate amount for how many you are serving (Any fish will do, your choice, I usually use a white fish)
Red onion, fresh chopped
Canned, diced, or stewed tomatoes
Pitted Kalamata Olives
R ... Read More

I don't cook. Seriously. But I love cooking shows. And for some reason, don't ask me why, Rachel Ray inspires me. So, I did make this stuffed tomato recipe...and it's "delish." Sorry! Enjoy! (Nancy Rawdin, WSTW)

2 be ... Read More