Farinata, Socca or Chickpea Pizza is naturally gluten-free. Ever since my youngest son was found to be allergic to wheat among other foods, I find myself constantly looking for gluten-free recipes that might remind him of something tasty he used to enjoy. Call it comfort food. One of the recipes I’ve been wanting to try…
Gluten-Free Vegan Baked Pumpkin Spice Donuts
I am so pleased to be participating in this month’s Gluten Free Ratio Rally, founded by Shauna from the Gluten Free Girl, and hosted this month by Meg of GF Boulangerie. This month’s assignment is donuts, something my mom used to make when I was young, but I have never tried making before. After my 9-year…
Easy Hot Black Bean Salsa Dip Recipe
With football season starting up, I will be making “football snacks” every weekend, a tradition in our house since my boys were young. Although football snacks are notoriously greasy and unhealthy, I’ve been trying to “healthify” our weekend snack fare the past several seasons while keeping them tasty and satisfying. Last football season, I came…
Steamed Ginger Peaches with Greek Yogurt {Vegan}
Although fall is around the corner, there is still plenty of time to enjoy summer peaches. There’s nothing like a juicy summer peach, eaten out of hand, or cut up and eaten with yogurt for breakfast. But, what about dessert? Sure, there are peach crisps, peach pies and peach crumbles and cobblers that are summertime…
Tuna Marinara Pasta Recipe
Tuna Marinara Pasta is a quick and easy dinner idea that comes together in 30 minutes or less. There are nights when I stare into my refrigerator and just don’t feel like cooking. I know it’s hard to believe, but it’s true. Thankfully, I always stock a few cans of tuna fish and tomatoes in…
Whole Grains 101 – Why Whole Grains?
Did you know that September is Whole Grains Month? I didn’t even know there was such a thing. In any event, I’ve decided to take this opportunity to explore whole grains over the next four weeks, including some easy recipes to help add more whole grains to your daily meals. Many of you probably know…
Preparing for Hurricane Irene – What I learned {Greek Salad with Tomato, Cucumber, Peppers and Feta Cheese}
This past week after the earthquake on the East Coast, and in anticipation of Hurricane Irene, everyone was busy stocking up on food, gas and supplies, before hunkering down for the impending storm. As the countdown began before Irene would hit, things got a little crazy. People started getting antsy as supplies ran low. A…
Caponata Recipe
I think our local area is at the peak of summer season produce, with my CSA Box filled with eggplant, bell peppers, tomatoes and zucchini. At the beginning of the season when my share was fairly light, I treated each vegetable that came in my CSA Box as a treasure, featuring them in recipes on…
A Healthy Banana Split
Did you know that today is National Banana Split Day? Created by a 23-year old pharmacist in 1904, the banana split is a popular American dessert, traditionally served with a banana split in half, three scoops of ice cream (chocolate, strawberry and vanilla), and topped with chocolate syrup, crushed pineapple, walnut ice cream topping, whipped…
Warm Roasted Corn Salsa Recipe
This Warm Roasted Corn Salsa is wonderful eaten by the spoonful, as a salad, on top of grilled fish or chicken, or with tortilla chips. I just got back from our summer family vacation and have missed all the fresh produce from the weekly CSA Boxes (fortunately, I was able to find some vegetable loving friends…
Zucchini Carpaccio Salad with Avocado Pistachios and Pistachio Oil
This simple but elegant presentation of Zucchini Carpaccio Salad with Avocado, Pistachio and Pistachio Oil highlights fresh zucchini in season. As many of you know, I bought a share in a CSA (“Community Supported Agriculture”) this growing season, which means I pick up a box of local vegetables each week, full of whatever is ripe…
Simply Tropical Fruits – Papaya and Passion Fruit
We just spent the past few weeks in paradise – on the island of Maui in Hawaii. There’s nothing that I look forward to more this time of year than spending some quality down time with my family. No sports, no meetings or appointments, no place we have to be at any time (except for…
Guava Pineapple Banana Smoothie Recipe
This tropical Guava Pineapple Banana Smoothie was inspired by the sunsets in Hawaii. It’s hard to beat the sunsets in Hawaii. This summer, we returned to paradise for our family vacation – on the island of Maui (or at least it’s as close to paradise as I’ve been so far!). With our oldest son leaving…
Gluten/Dairy/Egg-Free Mocha Chocolate Chip Muffins {Vegan}
Recently, I received a sample of whole grain flours and mixes from King Arthur Flour, some of which were gluten-free, including their Gluten-Free Baking Mix, Gluten-Free Whole Grain Mix, and Gluten-Free Ancient Grain Mix. The first gluten-free recipe I came up with using King Arthur Flour’s Gluten-Free Flour Mixes were a stash of fluffy Gluten/Dairy/Egg-Free…
Korean Bean Sprout Salad Banchan
This simple recipe for Korean Bean Sprout Salad “Banchan” is a great addition to any meal. This summer, I’ve been a bit obsessed with the little Korean side dishes called Banchan that accompany traditional Korean meals. Perhaps because it’s been so hot lately, or that I opt for simple quick dishes in the summertime, these…
Sauteed Chicken Breasts with Tomatoes Capers Basil
Sauteed Chicken Breasts with Tomatoes Capers Basil is a healthy, delicious meal for any day of the week. 230 calories/serving; 3 Freestyle points. These Sauteed Chicken Breasts are so versatile, they can be topped with just about anything…pesto, sauteed mushrooms, a lemon-caper sauce, use your imagination. I had a few leftover Sauteed Chicken Breasts and…
Pasta with Caramelized Onions Wax Beans Corn Tomatoes Jalapeno
Pasta with Caramelized Onions Wax Beans Corn Tomatoes Jalapeno highlights summer produce at its peak. This recipe was inspired by fresh produce from my CSA Box one summer. Fresh summer vegetables are bountiful in Connecticut, so I try to enjoy as many as I can, whether they are from a Community Supported Agriculture (“CSA”) or…
Vegan Mango Panna Cotta with Kiwi, Mango and Strawberries
During the summertime, I love all the fresh fruit that’s available, especially berries, melons, and tropical fruits like mangoes, kiwi fruit and papaya. Recently, I was sent a box of Zespri Kiwi Fruit, and had the chance to experiment with both Green Kiwi Fruit and Gold Kiwi Fruit. I have to say that I am…
Penne with Tuna Plum Tomatoes and Black Olives Recipe
I don’t know about you, but it feels as if summer is flying by. When my kids were young and I had three toddlers under the age of 3, I thought I was busy, but looking back at the days when my little ones were happy just splashing in the little blow-up pool in the…
How To Eat Healthy When You Have Diabetes
Healthy Eating Can Help Manage Diabetes Today, I am thrilled to welcome back Lisa Corrado as a guest blogger to tell us how to help manage diabetes through diet. Lisa is a nutritionist and chef, and provides nutritional counseling and coaching, and supports corporate wellness initiatives. She blogs at A Moment in a Busy Life where…
Summer Vegetable Korean Lettuce Wraps Recipe
This past week, I picked up my CSA Box #7, and found “pencil carrots”, eggplant, tomatoes, arugula, Ailsa Craig onions (sweet and mild), green beans, swiss chard, cucumbers, fresh garlic, parsley, basil tops, zucchini, sweet “Trinity” corn, and green leaf lettuce. Leafy Lettuce Greens, Parsley, Basil, Tomatoes and Corn from my CSA Box. Swiss Chard,…
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