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I am not usually a big fan of beets, but this salad was surprisingly delicious and refreshing. Because all the ingredients are shredded, the flavors blend together beautifully, and no single ingredient becomes overpowering. The fresh mint is what really brings it all to life, adding a bright, cooling note to this colorful and enjoyable salad.
Carrots are rich in beta-carotene, which the body uses to make vitamin A, while beets provide fiber, folate, and naturally occurring nitrates that may help support healthy blood flow. Together, they make this salad as nourishing as it is vibrant.
The orange, lemon, and ginger dressing keeps everything light and lively, making this a simple salad that is both healthy and delicious.
Yields 4 servings
Ingredients:
1 cup peeled and shredded carrots
1 cup peeled and shredded raw beets
1 green apple, thinly sliced or shredded
2 Tbsp. chopped fresh mint
¼ cup slivered almonds
Dressing
2 Tbsp. freshly squeezed orange juice
2 tsp. freshly squeezed lemon juice
2 tsp. extra-virgin olive oil
½ tsp. finely grated fresh ginger
¼ tsp. salt
Directions:
Whisk together all the dressing ingredients.
Place the carrots in a bowl, add about one-third of the dressing, and toss to coat. Transfer them to one side of a shallow serving bowl.
Add the beets to the same mixing bowl, pour over another third of the dressing, and toss well. Arrange them beside the carrots.
Add the apple to the serving bowl, drizzle with the remaining dressing, and top with the mint and slivered almonds.
Toss everything together just before serving, or leave the ingredients arranged separately for a colorful presentation.
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Words & Brush Weekender: Easy listening music and chat, Friday 14th August 2026, Free Choice - all genres of music welcome
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By now, you know how much I love keeping dinner simple. Sheet-pan dinners are some of my favorites because everything cooks together, cleanup is easy, and there is always room to experiment with different vegetables and spices.
Sometimes the same ingredients can taste completely different depending on how they are seasoned. Here, I use cinnamon to add a subtle sweetness and warmth to the chicken and vegetables. Ceylon cinnamon, sometimes called “true cinnamon,” has a more delicate flavor, but whatever cinnamon you have on hand will work beautifully. Cinnamon contains beneficial plant compounds, although I love it most for how it adds so much flavor without needing a heavy sauce.
Sweet potatoes and broccoli work wonderfully together. Sweet potatoes provide fiber and beta-carotene, which the body converts into vitamin A, while broccoli adds fiber and vitamin C.
The boneless, skinless chicken brings lean protein to the pan, turning the vegetables into a complete and hearty meal. Protein becomes especially important as we age because it helps support and maintain muscle strength.
Yields 4 servings
Ingredients:
Preheat the oven to 200°C/400°F. Line a large baking sheet with baking paper.
Place the sweet potatoes and broccoli on the prepared baking sheet.
In a small bowl, mix together the olive oil, salt, black pepper, cinnamon, honey, and sesame seeds.
Pour half of the mixture over the vegetables and toss well to coat. Bake uncovered for 20 minutes.
Brush the remaining mixture over the chicken and keep refrigerated while the vegetables bake.
After 20 minutes, move the vegetables to both sides of the pan, leaving space in the center. Place the chicken in the center of the baking sheet.
Lower the oven temperature to 190°C/375°F and bake for another 25-30 minutes, or until the chicken is cooked through and the vegetables are tender.
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Words & Brush Weekender: Easy listening music and chat, Friday 7th August 2026, Free Choice - all genres of music welcome
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