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5 Spice Fudge Cookies

5 Spice Fudge Cookies

Fudgy, crazy good with fiber and all kinds of healthy fats and nutrients. Yes, this is a healthier type of cookie, but its also a yummy indulgence. Chinese 5 spice is added to take this to a whole new level.

Beet and Tangerine Smoothie

Beet and Tangerine Smoothie

Although there are a mix of veggies in this smoothie, beets are the star ingredient in that all parts of the beet are used. This recipe also includes kefir, a fermented milk with a tart, slightly sweet taste. I’ve added some tangerine and frozen banana…

Banana fig Bran Muffins

Banana fig Bran Muffins

I’ve made this basic banana bran muffin for about 30 years now and have made various versions of it. I could have called it “pick your fruit banana bran muffins”, Because you can easily substitute the figs for any other dried fruit (or nuts) and…

Farro and Egg Breakfast Bowl

Farro and Egg Breakfast Bowl

People seem to love meal bowls. Rice bowls, noodle bowls, poke bowls. All types of bowls. But hey, wait, I’ve got an idea! How about a breakfast bowl with farro as the base? Farro, spinach, turkey sausage, tomato, topped with an egg. Sounds great? Well…

Chilled Tomato Soup with Cucumber and Avocado

Chilled Tomato Soup with Cucumber and Avocado

My inspiration clearly was gazpacho, the cold soup from Spain with a mix of tomatoes and veggies blended together. I hesitate to call this gazpacho because this veggies are not blended with the tomatoes, but are added to the soup after the tomatoes and spices…

Collards and Cabbage with Smoked Turkey

Collards and Cabbage with Smoked Turkey

A great pork free recipe for those who love meaty greens! Smoked turkey, mustard, seasoned salt and garlic are only part of what gives this it’s great flavor. Occasionally I will add potatoes and add more smoked turkey to make it a one pot meal.…

Chicken Arugula Tomato Frittata

Chicken Arugula Tomato Frittata

Looking for something a little different for Sunday brunch? This frittata for two (unless your’re extra hungry) takes only 12 minutes in the oven, and about 10 minutes prep time. A little potatoes on the side, and your good to go! Also makes for a…

Lemon Basil Baked Fish

Lemon Basil Baked Fish

My husband grew up eating fried fish, and I wanted to come up with something that would be a healthier choice for him that he might enjoy. I originally put this on the grill which he enjoyed, however, those moments when the grill wasn’t an…

Roasted Tomatoes

Roasted Tomatoes

When I discovered roasted tomatoes, it was like a whole new culinary world opened up for me. Within minuted of pulling them out of the oven, I would begin to almost uncontrollably start to eat them one by one. When tomatoes are on sale I…

Chayote Corn Medley

Chayote Corn Medley

Every household has those veggies that are staples growing up. and when we get on our own, we tend to not go to far from what we know. Well, chayote wasn’t even on the radar of our house. This was a later in life discovery…

Quinoa and Green Beans with Almonds

Quinoa and Green Beans with Almonds

I love quinoa, and I’m always looking for new ways to prepare it. It makes a great substitute for rice, but it has so much more nutrition than brown rice as it is known as a super food because of it’s nutrient density. It’s best…

Chocolate Almond Fudge Granola

Chocolate Almond Fudge Granola

I have searched the world over for the fudgiest granola ever, and after searching and experimenting, I finally found it! This is like eating crumbled fudge cookies. What gives it that consistency is the almond butter. It has the crunch factor, but also a soft…