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Holiday Parties for Every Diet: How to Plan an Inclusive and Safe Feast

Dec 01, 2023 06:00AM ● By Madiha Saeed, M.D.

According to the National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey, more than 17 percent of the adult population is on a special diet on any given day. Food Allergy Research and Education reports that 85 million Americans have life-threatening food allergies and intolerances.

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Stir-Fried Okra

Dec 01, 2023 06:00AM ● By Madiha Saeed, M.D.

Preheat oven to 400° F. Bake okra until lightly brown on unbleached parchment paper that has been sprayed with a bit of oil. Remove from heat and set aside.

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Anti-Inflammatory Chicken

Dec 01, 2023 06:00AM ● By Madiha Saeed, M.D

Add the remaining ingredients except the tomatoes and cook for five to six minutes until the chicken is done. Add the tomatoes and cover, simmering until the liquid evaporates.

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Date Cookies

Dec 01, 2023 06:00AM ● By Madiha Saeed, M.D

Scoop about a tablespoon of batter and roll into a round ball. In the middle of the ball, press ½ teaspoon of dates into the center, rolling again to surround the dates with cookie dough.

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Plant-Forward Holidays: Festive Foods Everyone Will Crave

Nov 01, 2023 06:00AM ● By Veronica Hinke

A 2023 survey by the International Food Information Council found that six out of 10 people reported eating a more plant-based diet to be healthier.

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Roasted Whole Cauliflower With Cashew Cream

Nov 01, 2023 06:00AM ● By Bart Potenza and Joy Pierson

½ cup raw, unsalted cashews, soaked overnight, or for 15 minutes in hot water (see Note)

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Golden Beet Vegan Meatballs with Almond Sage Cranberry Cream

Nov 01, 2023 06:00AM ● By Sharon Palmer, MSFS, RDN

To make the vegan meatballs, trim the beets and scrub the outside surface, leaving the peels on. Using a food processor or a box grater, shred the beets.

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Mini Curried Lentil Wellingtons

Nov 01, 2023 06:00AM ● By Sharon Palmer, MSFS, RDN

Place plant-based milk in a small dish. Dip a pastry brush into the plant-based milk and moisten the surface of the pastries with the brush.

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Herbed Lentil Patties with Mushroom Sauce

Nov 01, 2023 06:00AM ● By Sharon Palmer, MSFS, RDN

Preheat the oven to 375ºF. Spray a baking sheet with nonstick cooking spray. Press ½-cup lentil patty mixture into a measuring cup or scoop, place onto the baking sheet and flatten down to create firm, round patties about ½-inch thick. Form 8 patties with the mixture.

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Creamy Leek Polenta

Nov 01, 2023 06:00AM ● By Colleen Patrick-Goudreau

Add the leeks and stir to coat. Cover and cook until the leeks soften, stirring occasionally for 7 to 10 minutes.

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Rosemary Spicy Roasted Nuts

Nov 01, 2023 06:00AM ● By Kristi Erdal

In a medium saucepan over medium-low heat, melt the butter. Add the rosemary and stir occasionally. Cook until fragrant, approximately 1 to 2 minutes.

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Vegetable Pot Pie

Nov 01, 2023 06:00AM ● By Colleen Patrick-Goudreau

Once the vegetables, especially the sweet potatoes, are fork-tender, add the tarragon, oregano, thyme, sage, garlic, salt and pepper, and cook for another two minutes. Give the vegetables another stir.

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