Jan 25
If you haven’t tried quinoa yet, or if you have and didn’t care for it give it another try. I do not care for it by itself, but love it in a salad. Quinoa (KEEN-wah) is high in protein, fiber, and minerals, but doesn’t contain any gluten. This salad has crunchy bites of vegetables, a …
Jan 17
This soup is perfect for the cold, windy, damp day we have had. It’s warm, creamy and comforting. If you are looking to cut a few calories and fat you can always use turkey bacon, chicken sausage and sweet potatoes. Instead of all-purpose flour in this dish I use chickpea flour. It thickens, adds flavor, …
Jan 07
I love making my own salad dressings, and this is now one of our favorites. They are so quick and easy to prepare, and it’s so easy to change-up the ingredients to suit your family’s taste. If you are not using white sugar you can try honey or maple syrup. Instead of red wine vinegar …
Dec 10
If you have been to Panera Bread and enjoyed their squash soup, you will love this soup recipe. This is considered a copycat recipe and I think it is dead on. The apple cider, honey, curry, and cinnamon add perfect sweetness and spice. Though this is delicious with a side salad or a sandwich, I …
Dec 01
Do you love the pumpkin spice lattes at Starbucks? Well, now you can save money and calories by making them yourself. These are so quick and easy to make you can enjoy them anytime of day. If you like salted caramel use that instead for extra deliciousness. If you don’t have pumpkin pie spice, remember …
Nov 15
Need a new quick and easy appetizer for this coming holiday season? Look no further, this dip is full of flavor and one bite won’t be enough. Depending on your crowd you may just want to double the recipe! Rotel and cream cheese provide a creamy tomato sauce seasoned with chili powder, garlic powder and …
Nov 03
This quick, easy and super moist bread is bursting with holiday flavors of apple and cinnamon. Perfect idea for a hostess gift! Though it is delicious on its own, you can choose to drizzle the simple glaze over the bread. Either way……enjoy! Cinnamon Filling: 1/4 C. light brown sugar 2 Tbsp. butter, softened 2 tsp. …
Oct 22
It’s fall and time for pumpkin desserts! These muffins will wow you with flavor, and fill your house with the aroma of cinnamon, clove, and nutmeg. Quick and easy to prepare, the light and fluffy muffins have a crunchy nut topping sprinkled on top. A plate or box of these would make an amazing gift …
Oct 12
Wild rice is another new ingredient for me to use. It takes much longer to cook than white or brown rice and has a nutty flavor with a chewy texture. It’s full of protein, fiber and other great nutrients our bodies need. This cold salad has crunch from the nuts and celery, sweetness from the …
Sep 29
Easy, delicious, and healthy. Greek yogurt replaces the egg yolk, but supplies richness and tang to the dressing. I had never purchased anchovies before and was hesitant to believe all the chefs that claim they add depth and complexity to a dish without a fishy taste. Once I realized they were an ingredient in Caesar …