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My Favorite Snack - Artichokes

steaming artichokes

I’m always looking for something to snack on. It’s that hand to mouth thing. I’m just not satisfied unless I have some kind of snack during the day.

Enter steamed artichokes. I know, my pictures aren’t exactly mouthwatering, but don’t let that stop you from steaming a few for yourself.

Cut the pointy tops off with [...]

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Nutty Quinoa and Artichoke Hearts

Nutty Quinoa and Artichokes

Last night I needed a side dish that would fit into my cooking with color challenge, so I took out my go-to quinoa, and started hunting through the pantry for some veggies to go with it.

If your goal is to improve the nutrition in your diet, maybe lose some weight, you really [...]

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Tangy Greek Salad with Artichoke Hearts

Artichoke Heart Greek Salad

Have you had a Greek salad lately? There are so many interesting variations of Greek salad. This one takes canned artichoke hearts (who doesn’t like them!), and combines them with fiery red onion and fresh oregano. Yum!

If you aren’t on a dairy free diet, I would definitely add some feta cheese to [...]

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How to Cook an Artichoke

Steamed Artichoke

I love artichokes. They are a healthy eater’s dream. Low in calories and fun to eat, they are loaded with fiber, vitamin C, magnesium and potassium.

Cut off the top inch of the artichoke, and if it has a long stem, cut some of the stem off. Steam 30 minutes until tender. You can boil [...]

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