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Food and Health Communications’ recipes follow the DASH diet, Dietary Guidelines for Americans recommendations, and MyPlate guidelines. Unlike many magazines, cookbooks, and online and social media recipes, our recipes are designed to use less saturated fat, sugar, and sodium. They are based on nutrient-dense, whole food. We also strive to use readily available, less expensive ingredients and standard kitchen equipment to increase accessibility. Let us know if you have questions or requests - we constantly create more so subscribe to weekly updates!

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Chicken Tacos

Shredded chicken, veggies, and avocado make a great dinner!

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Maple Roasted Yams

Roast slices of sweet potatoes in under an hour for a delicious and healthy side dish. They roast well alongside fish or chicken.

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Kale-Licious

Kale is a versatile, nutritious vegetable that makes crunchy fun salads.

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Burger Grazing Board

A grazing board offers a variety of benefits, making it a popular choice for gatherings and everyday eating. It encourages healthy, mindful snacking by providing an array of fresh fruits, vegetables, nuts, cheeses, and more, offering balanced nutrients in one presentation. Grazing boards are visually appealing, enhancing the dining experience and making social occasions more inviting. They are also highly customizable to accommodate dietary preferences and restrictions, from vegetarian to gluten-free options. Additionally, they promote sharing, conversation, and a relaxed dining atmosphere, making them perfect for events or casual get-togethers. Here is a fun family grazing board recipe using a burger theme.

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Minted Watermelon Salad

Here is a delicious salad that will keep everyone slurping up all of the watermelon. It is great for lunch, dinner, and dessert.

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Shredded Chicken

Two chicken breasts can easily make four to eight meals. This is a meal prep ingredient. Simmer the chicken breasts over medium heat for 20 minutes, then shred them with a mixing machine. Refrigerate or freeze for later use.

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Jerk Chicken Dinner

Jerk Chicken, Caribbean Yellow Rice, Callaloo, and Spicy Okra combine with Bahamian cornbread. This dinner illustrates the "African diaspora," or worldwide collection of communities descended from native Africans, predominantly in the Americas. It celebrates the Deep South, Creole, and Caribbean cultures and their delicious dishes in a modern way. Diaspora means "dispersed," which was voluntary and involuntary in history with many cultures. We have adapted the recipes to be simple and healthy to make.

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Skillet Roasted Tomatoes

Tomatoes are skillet-roasted with oil and herbs for a warm side dish bursting with flavor and color. This is a great way to use up extra tomatoes from the garden!

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Summer Corn Salad

Roasted corn salad is a fabulous summer salad that is refreshing, crunchy, and spicy. It can be served as a side dish or garnished on grilled meats. This recipe is simple to make!

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Peach Slaw

Cole slaw is great, but this peach slaw recipe is even better. It makes a great summer side salad.

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Chicken Enchilada

This chicken enchilada recipe is easy to make and perfect for speedy weeknight meals.

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Chicken Fried Rice

Why order take-out when you can make this healthier Chicken Fried Rice in one skillet?

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Fast and Healthy Burrito

This wrap is quick to make, tasty, and can often use up leftovers you have on hand. You can increase the recipe and serve everything family style. Let them make their own!

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