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Sweet potato grits Photo credit: Christina Saschin

Readers, Digest: Sweet potato grits

Christina Saschin // October 13, 2014
These sweet potato grits are country-inspired and can be eaten for breakfast or as a side dish.
Bidwell Bars Photo credit: Christina Saschin

Readers, Digest: Back-to-school Bidwell Bars

Christina Saschin // August 25, 2014
Take these quick, on-the-go snacks with you when you go for a hike in Bidwell Park or a swim at One Mile.
This colorful, crunchy dish is full of protein and fiber. Photo credit: Christina Saschin

Readers, Digest: Rice-filled bell peppers

Christina Saschin // May 3, 2014
Use a bell pepper as a bowl for this wild rice dish.
A grilled corn and black eyed-pea salad is perfect for dinner after Thursday Night Market. Photo credit: Christina Saschin

Readers, Digest: Grilled corn salad

Christina Saschin // April 12, 2014
Utilize your barbecue for a fresh outdoor meal this spring.
Baked rosemary chicken with mushroom rice can bring a little zest to an evening. Photo credit: Christina Saschin

Readers, Digest: Rosemary lemon baked chicken

April 6, 2014
Take a page from Nicholas Sparks' books and make this detailed dinner tonight.
Enjoy an apple stuffed with apples for dessert. Photo credit: Christina Saschin

Readers, Digest: Cinnamon baked apples

Christina Saschin // April 1, 2014
Scale an apple pie down to this super simple single-serve dessert.
Try a fresh quinoa and kale salad for a serving of protein. Photo credit: Christina Saschin

Readers, Digest: Quinoa kale salad

Christina Saschin // March 15, 2014
This salad is the perfect to-go lunch, packed with protein and veggies.
Make tortilla bowls from scratch and fill them with spicy tilapia and a sweet mango salsa for a fresh take on traditional tacos.Photo credit: Christina Saschin

Readers, Digest: Mini mango fish taco bowls

Christina Saschin // February 14, 2014
Try a fresh twist on taco night with these tropical taco bowls.
Grilled chicken nachos make a great dish to bring to parties, or just eat at home.Photo credit: Christina Saschin

Readers, Digest: Sodium-savvy Super Bowl nachos

Christina Saschin // January 24, 2014
Don't have tickets to the big game? Invite your friends over for some nachos and enjoy the commercials.
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