White Bean Hummus
Drain and rinse the beans; add into the bowl of a food processor, along with remaining ingredients. Puree until the mixture is smooth, about 1 minute.
Wraps
Using the microwave or a teapot, bring 1¼ cups water to a boil. Add into a medium-sized heatproof container, along with couscous. Stir together and cover with a lid or very tightly with plastic wrap. Let couscous sit for 10 minutes. Meanwhile, peel cucumbers.
In a large pot, heat oil and add onion and garlic and sauté until translucent. Add chicken broth, water, chicken breasts, brown rice (if uncooked), salt, and pepper and bring to a boil. Reduce heat to low and simmer 20-25 minutes. Remove chicken breasts and shred off the meat with a fork.
With each passing year, we gain more memories and more wisdom. (We hope!) But as we grow older, our bodies change too, including our eyes and vision. This process is natural, but it’s important to stay aware of age-related vision changes to keep our sight and health on track.
This is the season of good tidings and cheer and, of course, dessert. Eating a small amount of these decadent treats is fine—especially the ones that only come around once a year.
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Preheat oven to 375 degrees. Scrub sweet potatoes, cut into fries or wedges, and toss with olive oil in a bowl. Place in a single layer on baking sheet and bake for 35-45 minutes until golden brown.