Recipes

Easy and delicious, this quick, healthy side dish will dress up every meal!   Summer has always been my favorite season. I love the variety and availability of nutrient-rich produce, typically fresher and tastier this time of year. Local grocers and farmer’s markets burst with abundant fresh, whole foods such as fruits and vegetables. Now…

Effortless, this side dish bursts with delicious hints of lemon, garlic, and Parmesan when perfectly paired with asparagus.   Nothing quite says “Springtime” as fresh asparagus. Here’s a recipe that brings out the best in this perennial veggie by roasting.  Easy and quick to make and tastes incredibly good, this recipe you’ll use again and…

Baked Oatmeal is a hearty and healthy start to your day and a great way to feed a crowd   Here’s an incredibly easy way to make baked oatmeal loaded with luscious, tart cherries. Add in some sweet brown sugar and freshly squeezed orange juice plus zest, for an extra touch of mouth-watering flavor. Yes,…

Taking stock of what makes soup so soothing and satisfying   A warm bowl of soup is a classic comfort food.  Just the sight, smell, and feel of holding a cup of steaming soup makes cold winter weather pleasantly cozy. No matter what season, soup is always a good choice. When brimming with nutritious veggies,…

If you like recipes that meet your checklist of hearty, healthy, and delicious, this is it.  Featuring seasonal superstar foods, your senses of sight, smell, and taste are in for a pleasing palate sensation. There’s something special about seasonable fall/winter flavors.  For me, it’s similar to the feeling of a cozy, warm blanket wrapped around…

Ready in mere minutes, a tangy lemon juice and olive oil vinaigrette dresses up this quick side salad of red beans with parsley   Fresh, healthy, and delicious are the trifecta of a winning combination food connoisseurs appreciate. This recipe with a Mediterranean flair, meets all three criteria. It’s packed with plant-protein, antioxidant rich veggies,…

Simple and perfectly delicious, a fiber-rich stewed pear is one of the healthiest desserts you can serve after a meal   Before I talk about this fabulous recipe, let’s talk first about the simple pear itself. Pears are one of the most underrated and overlooked fruits around. Maybe it’s because they lack the eye-catching colors…

Packed with cinnamon, fresh apples – and yes, potatoes – this pleasingly moist and rich in complex carbohydrates treat is perfect for cool, fall days   I absolutely love to make breads of all kinds. Yeast or quick breads, both have special appeal I find relaxing, enjoyable, and with much anticipated excitement for the final…