What says summertime like a chicken salad? It’s a great way to use that leftover chicken and it can be served in a variety of ways. Serve it on a bed of greens, lettuce or flat bread wrap, sandwich, or put it on crackers. My…
This spice mix can be used in a variety of dishes, both sweet and savory. It consists of turmeric, ginger , cinnamon, with a pinch of cardamom and nutmeg as well as pepper. This mix boasts of having anti inflammatory properties, boosts your immune system,…
In the last few years, I’ve rediscovered the beet. What many people don’t realize (at least those of us who grew up eating them pickled from a jar), is that there are so many ways to enjoy them, and every part from the stem to…
Summer’s here, and pasta salad is a quick go to for a light, simple side in those warm weather months. Tomatoes, asparagus, and parmesan tossed with pasta and lemon vinaigrette makes this light, refreshing, and healthy. Make it even healthier using whole grain pasta.
This applesauce is twice as nice with cinnamon spice, and chunky pieces of fruit! Try this with breakfast, a midday snack, or a lite late night treat.
Sweet and bitter. Creamy and crunchy. Add a little spice and citrus and you’ve got this delicious, nutritious super salad with kale, sweet potatoes, and raisins tossed with creamy Golden tumeric dressing.
What meat eater doesn’t love chicken wings? I definitely do! These marinated, roasted wings are flavored with herbs, honey, lime, mustard and garlic which make these so addicting, you can’t stop eating them! They pair up especially well with my Orange balsamic glazed carrots.
Funny thing about green smoothies. To most people they don’t look particularly appealing, but they can be absolutely delicious with the right mix of veggies and fruit. I’ve been looking to do my own version of a green smoothie ever since my first tasting. My…
I didn’t grow up with Swiss chard as a part of my childhood. As a matter of fact, I went most of my adult life never even having heard of it, let alone tasting it. Just a few years back, having worked at a restraunt…
Is it me, or are carrots the most kid friendly vegetable ever? Just a question I thought I’d throw out there. What’s great about carrots is that as your kids are eating them, their little bodies are being assisted with the growing process, they have…
I discovered this recipe by accident when playing around with granola recipes. I love when accidents like this happen! This is the simplest cookie recipe ever! 2 bowls. No dairy, no eggs, no leaveners. Basically nuts, almond flour, gluten free oats, coconut, spices, honey and…
This is the perfect marriage of Dirty Rice and Hoppin’ John. Dirty rice is a Cajun dish made of rice, ground beef chicken livers, onion, bell pepper, celery and Cajun spices. Hoppin’ John is a black eyed pea stew served over rice. My fathers side…