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Healthy recipes and cooking videos

UCare is here to support you while you build healthy eating habits. Cooking is good for your physical and mental health. Try some of our easy and tasty recipes. Cook and learn along with the videos.

cover image: LivingWell Cookbook | Volume 1 | Recipes for During and After Pregnancy

Cookbook for During and After Pregnancy

Fast and healthy recipes for pregnancy and after baby is born. Learn how to set up your kitchen for success, plan meals and cook for your growing family.


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cover image: LivingWell Cookbook | Volume 2 | Recipes for Babies and Toddlers

Cookbook for Babies and Toddlers

These healthy, easy recipes are sure to be a hit with your little one. Learn how to nourish your baby or toddler as they explore the world of solid foods.
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cover image: LivingWell Cookbook | Volume 3 | Recipes for Kids

Cookbook for Kids

Fun and tasty recipes to help your child learn to cook. Your little chef will love choosing recipes and helping prepare nutritious breakfast, lunch, dinner and snacks.
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Cucumber Tomato Salad

Ingredients

  • 1 pint cherry tomatoes
  • 1 medium cucumber
  • ½ small red onion
  • 2 teaspoons olive oil
  • mint (optional)
  • 1 small lime
  • 1/8 teaspoon pepper

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Spicy Tuna Muffin Cakes

Ingredients

  • 3 tablespoons melted ghee, divided
  • 10 ounces canned albacore tuna packed in water, drained
  • 3 scallions, thinly sliced (about ⅓ cup)
  • 2 tablespoons finely minced fresh cilantro
  • 1 ⅓ cup mashed baked yam
  • 1 tablespoon minced jalapeño pepper
  • 2 large eggs
  • ½ teaspoon red pepper flakes
  • kosher salt
  • freshly ground black pepper
  • finely grated zest from ½ medium lemon
  • 3 medium lemons, cut into wedges (optional)

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Sweet and Savory Butternut Squash

Ingredients

  • 1 butternut squash
  • ¼ cup olive oil, divided in two
  • (savory spices) small pinch of each of the following spices: cumin, coriander, cayenne pepper, salt and pepper
  • (sweet spices) large pinch of each of the following spices: cinnamon and nutmeg

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Apple Pie Oatmeal

Ingredients

  • 1 small apple
  • 1 large pinch of cinnamon
  • 1 cup milk
  • ½ cup old fashioned oats
  • 1 tablespoon of peanut butter (optional)

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