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Arlington, Virginia — Firefighters don’t just live on chili peppers.
Think about it: honey soy sauce salmon, chocolate cherry smoothie, guacamole potato salad. These are just a few of the recipes in the new cookbook posted online by the Arlington County Fire Department. The recipe is suitable for the fire department and your own family.
The guide focuses on healthy yet satisfying food.After all, we that is Talk about firefighters.
Some members of the fire department have contributed their favorite recipes. And the food is scrutinized by the department’s nutrition experts.
There is no calorie calculation.You are Will Find dishes that rely heavily on Whole Foods and minimally processed ingredients. The cookbook contains tips on developing and maintaining healthy eating habits (eating from a small plate). A simple potion-sized guide (2 tablespoons of golf balls and 1 cup of baseball). And how to shop on a budget (these cheap frozen vegetables can be more nutritious than fresh vegetables).
How do you read food labels? The firefighter has covered you. What staples do I need to have in my pantry? It’s all there.
Cookbooks are packed with breakfast, lunch, dinner and snacktime dishes. From frittata for breakfast to shakes and smoothies, side dishes and entrees. Some recipes are for one serving. Others will feed the fire department. But they can all be scaled to your needs.
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The guide also provides healthy recommendations to consider instead of sodas, chips and candy bars.
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Here are some dishes:
- Dutch apple pie bar
- Avocado toast with eggs and spinach
- Zucchini chips with sea salt and vinegar
- Creamy chicken tomato skillet
- Shrimp spinach orzo salad
Don’t worry, firefighters have No I forgot the recipe for chili peppers from the fire department. There is a hearty variety called Summer Pork Chile.
If you’re ready to dig in, you can find an online guide here.
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