Author: Danielle Levitt

Beets

Beets

Beets are filled with good things.  High in fiber, vitamins A and C, and surprisingly, more iron than most other vegetables, including spinach!  They also contain calcium, potassium, phosphorous, and folic acid.  The pigments that give beets their signature coloring are strong antioxidants. (more…)

Savoy cabbage

Cabbage

Cabbage is a leafy green or purple biennial plant, grown as an annual vegetable crop for its dense-leaved heads. Closely related to other cole crops, such as broccoli, cauliflower, and Brussels sprouts.  Smooth-leafed firm-headed green cabbages are the most common, with smooth-leafed red and crinkle-leafed savoy cabbages of both colors seen less frequently.  The cabbage heads are generally picked during the first year of the plants’ life cycles, but those intended for seed are allowed to grow a second year. (more…)

Italian Turkey Soup

Italian Turkey Soup

Turkey soup may be the end of the line for turkey leftovers, but that doesn’t mean it needs to be boring!  Here’s a tasty soup recipe found on www.epicurious.com that’s made with all your favorite summer veggies:  zucchini, pepper, onion, carrot, and garlic.  Enjoy!  Serves 4. (more…)

Baked Eggplant Parmesan

Baked Eggplant Parmesan

This baked eggplant recipe, found on marthastewart.com is much lighter than the fried alternative. It’s more healthy, and won’t leave your kitchen stove messy and oil-spattered.  It’s always a crowd-pleaser and will satisfy meat eaters and vegetarians alike – don’t expect to have many leftovers! Serves 8. (more…)

Salsa Verde

Salsa Verde

Got tomatillos? Grab your favorite tortilla chips for dipping in the best homemade salsa verde recipe ever. This recipe, found on www.simplyrecipes.com, includes three methods for making this Mexican green salsa with roasted tomatillos, chile peppers, lime juice, cilantro, and onion. (more…)

Easy Lettuce Soup

Easy Lettuce Soup

This simple lettuce soup recipe found on food.com is surprisingly good!  It’s very similar tasting to a cream of broccoli soup though not as creamy.  Try it with some crusty bread and cheese.  Serves 2-4.
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Lettuce

Lettuce

It is true, eating all that salad is good for you!  While the nutritional value of lettuce varies with the variety, the following excerpt from the University of Illinois website sets the record straight:  Lettuce in general provides small amounts of dietary fiber, some carbohydrates, a little protein and a trace of fat. Its most important nutrients are vitamin A and potassium.   (more…)