(NAPSI)If you're like most people, you really appreciate the comfort of home-cooked meals around the holidays. Entertaining family and friends can be a great opportunity to take traditional comfort foods and kick them up a notch when it comes to both flavor and nutrition.
Registered Dietitian Tammi Hancock agrees, saying, "Adding spinach is a subtle way to bring nutrient-rich greens to nearly any pasta dish, and ingredients like artichokes can complement that, while adding a pop of flavor."
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