Strawberry Green Smoothie
Ahh…strawberry season! Tiny, ripe, beautiful, red berries bursting with notes of floral honey. Any normal human would celebrate with shortcake and whipped cream. In my house, we celebrate with a smoothie. To …
Vegetarian
With hundreds of recipes to choose from some of my readers favorite meatless options include Avocado Toast with Cottage Cheese and Tomatoes, Japanese Quick Pickled Cucumbers and Quinoa Cakes With Hummus.
Whole Wheat Pasta with Goat Cheese
Creamy goat cheese, fresh mint and green peas are the perfect pairing for this satisfying pasta dish. Fresh peas and mint are synonymous with Spring. In colder months, I keep peas …
Grilled Corn and Black Bean Salsa
It’s BBQ season and that means long, leisurely parties outdoors! Instead of worrying if the deviled eggs are going bad or the creepy potato salad has been sitting out too long …
Caesar Salad with Shaved Parm
Summer is not the time for fat-laden salads. A typical Caesar salad clocks in at over 200 calories and is loaded in excess fat and sodium. My version is full of …
Healthy Banana Muffins
If you love baking but also love fitting into your skinny jeans, buttermilk is your friend. Buttermilk is one of my ultimate secret weapons for healthy baking. Despite what the name …
Italian Herb Roasted Broccoli
In honor of St. Patrick’s Day, why not serve up a tasty green side dish this weekend? I’m sure the Irish won’t be offended if you add a few Italian …
Olive Oil Granola and Honey
Granola is a sneaky little cereal. Marketed as a healthy breakfast option, most store bought versions are loaded in sugar, fat and calories. To be perfectly honest, I also think …
Braised Collard Greens With Garlic
A nutritional powerhouse and a classic southern dish these collard greens with garlic get a healthy makeover. Are you a fan of the Biggest Loser? This season is themed “No …
Sesame Roasted Cauliflower
Top 5 Reasons To Eat This Tonight: Fight Cancer: Cauliflower is loaded in antioxidants that lower the risk of oxidative stress to our cells. Chronic oxidative stress is a key …
Lemon Scented Bulgur Wheat with Toasted Almonds
I’m not going to lie – I love this time of year! Everywhere you look and everything you hear is about new beginnings and opportunities to recommit to a healthy lifestyle. For those of you …
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Antipasto Village Salad
Are you sick of the same old green salad night after night? Liven up your salad plate with my Antipasto Village Salad. My secret ingredient is giardiniera, an Italian condiement …
Chocolate Tofu Pudding
We have all heard by now that chocolate, in moderation, is heart-healthy. Well, the good news keeps coming! New research published in the British Medical Journal and presented at the …
Kale, Pear & Peach Green Juice
This Green Juice Recipe is packed with kale, pear, cantaloupe, peach and ginger. Loaded with fruits and veggies, this juice is healthy and delicious! Truth be told – I recently …
Indian Spiced Zucchini and Tomatoes
Loaded in flavor as some turmeric for it’s anti-inflammatory properties, this Indian spiced zucchini and tomatoes dish will not disappoint your taste buds. Let’s face it – zucchini can be …
Raw Pickled Chioggia Beets
Few raw vegetables are as beautiful as the chioggia beet. Not only are these root vegetables gorgeous but they are often a bit sweeter than your regular purple beet. Keep …
Asian Vegetable Slaw
Escape from the salad blues with my hot and sour Asian Vegetable Slaw. If you love anything pickled or sour – this is the salad for you!! Do you ever …
Moist Blueberry Bran Muffins
Applesauce and honey-sweetened, these blueberry muffins are not only moist but are whole grain and delicious. An excellent source of dietary fiber that reduces your risk of type II diabetes …
Whole Wheat Pumpkin Pancakes
Time to get pumped up for pumpkin! Have you done any holiday baking yet this season? If so, you’ve probably noticed that almost every pumpkin recipe calls for just 1/2 …
French Toast with Warm Berry Compote
Bread does not often enter our house. There. I said it. (Sorry Rich.) But every now and then, I surprise my husband with a crusty loaf of whole-grain bread. My …
How To Make Clarified Butter (Ghee)
Clarified Butter is a clear, pure form of butter with a nutty and rich taste that simply cannot be duplicated. Better known as Ghee. Every Christmas, my Aunt Paula gives …
Edamame Hummus (No Tahini)
Easy to make and ready in 15 minutes this Edamame Hummus is an addictive and creamy rendition of hummus. Tahini free for those with nut allergies. Hummus and edamame are …
Garlic Sesame Spaghetti Squash and Green Beans
I heart vegetables. I would chose a vegetable over a fruit any day of the week. Often times I will prepare a protein with two vegetable sides instead of a …