Italian-Inspired Beef & Farro Bowls

Italian-Inspired Beef & Farro Bowls

Makes 4 servings With a little advance prep, you can enjoy these Italian-flavored whole grain and lean beef bowls—packed with vegetables in the Mediterranean tradition—in a matter of minutes. Just prepare all ingredients ahead of time. Want to save even more time? Buy quick-cooking farro and a prepared pesto. Ingredients Marinated Beef Roasted Zucchini Bowls Instructions Nutrition Serving Size 1

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The Road to Recovery

It’s been nearly three months since I’ve last shared an update about my health status, mostly because there’s not been a lot of new news to share. Or at least not a lot of good news. In early August I started a new medication for rheumatoid arthritis, one that typically takes about three months to alleviate joint stiffness and pain.

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A Beef Club? I Want to Join!

While working on an olive oil project for a client, I came across information about a local tribe with a large cattle ranch offering membership in their beef club. As someone who grew up on a farm with a cow-calf operation and loved the flavor of grass-fed beef from our cattle, I wanted to join the club. And I wanted

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A Prickly Palate

AUTHOR’S NOTE: This is part 6 in a series of blog updates on my health status. I was 26 years old when I finished graduate school in Boston. I had dreams of starting my own consulting business. There I sat in my basement apartment, trying to figure out how to make money using my newly acquired nutrition marketing and communication

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Very Veggie Breakfast Potatoes

Sweet potatoes combined with sweet red onions are a sweet combination, and a great way to get more veggies at breakfast? Combine this dish with your favorite egg recipe for a great start to your day! Can’t find sweet red onions? That’s okay. Just use regular red onions. Makes 4 cups (4 servings) 4 cups garnet sweet potato, peeled and

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Panzanella Salad with Honeysuckle Red Onion Salad Dressing

Pan is the Italian word for bread. Panzanella loosely translates to bread salad, but the real stars of this salad are the colorful, flavorful vegetables. This salad is the perfect accompaniment to a grilled steak. If you can’t find sweet red onion, use regular red onions–just use half as much as specified. Makes 1 cup dressing For the Dressing 1

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Creamy Baked Onion Dip

This creamy onion-rich dip is a hit at parties. Make it the next time you need an easy, appealing appetizer for family or friends. Can’t find sweet red onions? Just use sweet white onions. Makes 3 ½ cups (14 servings) 4 cups (about 2 large) Honeysuckle Red Onions, peeled, trimmed, and sliced 2 tablespoons butter 2 tablespoons flour 1 cup

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Texas-Style Barbecue Sauce

This mild, tangy barbecue sauce is great on chicken, but it works best with beef and pork. Use it as a steak sauce, or with barbecued brisket or ribs. You can also combine it with pulled pork or chicken from a rotisserie chicken to create a quick, delicious barbecue sandwich (as pictured here). Makes 3 ½ cups (14 servings) 2

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Creamy Cilantro Coleslaw

If you love fish or shrimp tacos, this is the perfect topping. This also makes a great side dish for barbecue ribs,  smoked brisket, carnitas tacos, or grilled chicken. If you can’t find a sweet red onion, use a sweet white onion or 1/4 cup minced regular red onion. Makes 6 cups For the Coleslaw Dressing ½ cup mayonnaise Juice

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Savory Taco Filling

Want to enjoy meat-filled tacos, tostadas or taco salads with fewer calories and less saturated fat? Choose a lean meat like lean ground turkey or lean ground beef, and then add minced Honeysuckle Red onions. The onions add great flavor and moisture to a taco blend. Makes 5 cups 16 ounces lean ground turkey or beef 8 ounces (2 cups,

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