sensible recipes for a healthful diet
Stone fruit season isn’t over yet which allows us to stay in summer mode a bit longer. An intensely colorful Peach, Cherry & Radicchio Salad with Truffle Cheese delivers a combination of sweet and bitter flavors as well as creamy and chewy textures. This salad is the very best of what […]
Flavorful and crunchy, colorful and crowd-pleasing, this easy-to-make Stuffed Baby Bell Peppers appetizer will wow your family and friends. It’s gluten-free, high-protein and low-carb – perfect for sharing at any get-together! A few simple ingredients (that can be substituted with almost anything you have in the fridge) and 5 minutes […]
Winter may seem bleak at times, but you can help beat the winter blahs and boost your spirits with this bright and cheery Burrata, Grapefruit & Red Leaf Lettuce Salad. This winter salad features a unique combination of ingredients. Delicate burrata, bitter-sweet pink grapefruit, tender red leaf lettuce, sweet-tart golden berries, […]
This treasured Cheddar Cheese Pastries recipe has been passed down through generations of my spouse’s family. From the first time I baked these pastries, they’ve been a delectable success. Time-tested (literally!), scrumptious and unbelievably addictive, these golden treats make a perfect holiday pastry. With only a few ingredients, the Cheddar […]
I created and photographed this simple Baby Kale and Blackberry Salad while being at the cottage in mid-August. Regrettably, I didn’t have a chance to publish it right away. Now, that I am thinking about it, this salad doesn’t have to be branded as a summer salad. It will be […]
On a cool, early Fall day, this melange of foraged wild mushrooms garnished with kale, sweet juicy mangoes and radishes is sure to get your taste buds’ attention. You can serve this Wild Mushrooms with Kale & Mango Garnish dish as an appetizer or entrée. One of the advantages of […]
In the summer time, I am all about salads. In July and August in particular, I am all about local fruit and vegetables that are in season. Have you ever used yellow plums in your salads? I really advocate taking advantage of this seasonal fruit! My healthy and beautiful Yellow […]
Now when summer is on the horizon, I feel like I need a light, juicy and refreshing salad that is satisfying but doesn’t feel heavy. A low-carb version of a traditional Italian Caprese salad apparently is what I am craving for. This low-carb Caprese salad is so simple that even […]
Now that we are all staying home, I thought you might appreciate an opportunity to get adventurous in the kitchen and make this addictive homemade hummus. Then gather the family around the table for some real face-time while sharing this nutritious snack! Hummus is very popular in the Middle Eastern […]