Breakfast Oat Cookies
Breakfast Oat Cookies Convenience. Sweet chewiness. Satisfying crunch. Whole food based. Loaded with nutrition. And….perfect with a cup of Joe? Too good to be true. And yet, these make-ahead breakfast cookies check all of the boxes. Some mornings leave you with little inclination for a hot cooked breakfast. And although there are plenty of quick […]
Pumpkin Smoothie
Pumpkin Smoothie Thick and frosty, yet loaded with warm spices that make you crave the holidays – this high protein smoothie is a snap to make and will shake up your smoothie routine! Multiple protein sources, including greek yogurt, protein powder and almond butter make for a filling breakfast with staying power or a perfect […]
Holiday Green Bean Casserole with Mushrooms & Onions
Holiday Green Bean Casserole with Mushrooms & Onions Keep the flavors, skip the additives and preservatives Green bean casserole is a favorite addition to the holiday table. However, the original recipe is made with canned soup, canned deep fried onions and often, canned green beans – making it high in preservatives, flavor enhancers (including MSG) […]
Berry Sweet Potato Bowl
Berry Sweet Potato Bowl This comforting and delicious bowl is the perfect start to the day! A hefty dose of fiber from sweet potatoes, berries and nuts is good for the GI system and will help keep you full all morning. Almond butter supplies healthy fats and protein. And sweet potato is a complex carbohydrate […]
Strawberry Caprese Salad with Balsamic Glaze
Strawberry Caprese salad with balsamic glaze This simple salad is a celebration of the classic combination of sweet, slightly acidic fruit (traditionally tomatoes, but here strawberries) combined with creamy, fresh mozzarella and fragrant basil. To marry and highlight the flavors, a touch of best quality olive oil and a generous drizzle of tangy balsamic glaze […]
Chocolate-Kissed Strawberries
Chocolate-kissed Strawberries Valentines day turns our thoughts to all things red, heart-shaped and of course, chocolate. How could chocolate covered strawberries not be the ultimate Valentine’s Day treat? I love chocolate covered strawberries for so many reasons; they look fancy, feel special and taste amazing. Not to mention, they offer a healthy dose of Vitamin […]
Hearty Lentil Stew
Hearty Lentil Stew This filling and satisfying soup is truly one of my favorites. The now tattered and stained recipe is a clipping from a Sunday newspaper that I stumbled upon over 20 years ago. It originally appealed to me simply because it was built from pantry items; all of which I happened to have […]
Roasted Roots
Roasted Roots This flexible and forgiving recipe is really more of a technique than a scripted recipe. It’s a basic hot oven roast of hearty vegetables that have been liberally seasoned and allowed to cook until they are creamy on the inside and crunchy, golden on the outside. My friend Lisa, one of the best […]
Homemade Cranberry Sauce
Homemade Cranberry Sauce This turkey accompaniment couldn’t be easier – 3 ingredients, minimal prep and less than 20 minutes on the stove produces a beautiful, thick cranberry sauce that’s just sweet enough to be a perfect counter-point to savory turkey & gravy without being dessert-like. And unlike the variety from the can, there is no […]
Braised Brussel Sprouts with Apples and Bacon
