This Mango Coconut Mint Smoothie is perfect for breakfast, or as a mid-morning or afternoon snack. It’s also perfect for anyone on a soft food diet or liquid diet. Last night, a freak accident happened at my husband’s softball game. One of the young men on the team collided with a team mate and ended…
Gluten-Free Recipes
Healthy Gluten-Free Recipes for anyone with gluten allergies or intolerances.
Peach Kiwi Avocado Pepper Salsa Recipe
This Peach Kiwi Avocado Pepper Salsa highlights the sweetness and juiciness of summer peaches at their peak. Mint and ginger brighten up this salsa, which is perfect over grilled fish or chicken. 74 calories/serving; 1 Freestyle point/serving. Last summer when my family was vacationing down in Florida, I made a peach salsa for the first…
Crock Pot Barbecue Pulled Chicken Recipe
This Crockpot Barbecue Pulled Chicken just cooks away on its own, making dinner an afterthought. The sauce got rave reviews from my kids. Served on a toasted bun or baked sweet potato, it is hugely satisfying. The other night when I made this Pulled Chicken recipe, the kids asked “what’s for dinner?” Usually, I…
Sweet and Savory Chinese Watermelon Rind Pickles Recipe
This quick recipe for Chinese Watermelon Rind Pickles is perfect as a summer side dish. Pull it out when it’s too hot to cook. A few years ago, a woman from Shanghai named Wendy lived with our family to help take care of my aging in-laws. Chinese people never throw food away, and eat every part…
Burmese Cucumber Watermelon Composed Salad Recipe
This Burmese inspired Cucumber Watermelon Composed Salad is like a party in your mouth, with sweet, sour and savory flavors, and lots of crunch and juiciness. I’ve been having some fun looking through Modernist Cuisine at Home this past week. I am curious about how some of the techniques and ingredients might be used to…
Grilled Thai Shrimp with Garlic Sauce Recipe
Succulent, sweet and salty, these Grilled Thai Shrimps with Garlic Sauce will surely impress your family and friends. Have you noticed that I’ve been obsessed with Thai food lately? Whenever I spot local shrimp, I pick up a pound. I’m a big believer in supporting local aquaculture and agriculture plus I like to know where…
Sweet and Salty Greek Watermelon Feta Mint Salad Recipe
The combination of sweet juicy watermelon, salty feta and bright mint in this simple salad play to all the senses. Our family loves to eat, and on special occasions, I use that as an excuse to eat out (it’s nice to get a break from the kitchen every once in a while). We have our…
Juicy Summer Heirloom Tomato Stone Fruit Salad Recipe
This Summer Tomato Stone Fruit Salad is full of juicy heirloom tomatoes, nectarines and mango. A drizzle of sherry vinegar, a little honey goat cheese and chopped fresh mint are all that are needed to make this fresh summer salad tantalizingly delicious. With the sweltering heat that has hit our area the past few weeks,…
Light Mexican Corn Salad Recipe (Esquites)
This Mexican Corn Salad or Esquites recipe is a lightened version of a common street food. Spiked with lime juice, chili powder, and pillowey cilantro leaves, it’s a party in your mouth. I always look forward to summer corn and although our local corn harvest has yet to ripen, I’ve been picking up some fresh…
Steamed Swiss Chard with Soy Sesame Sauce Recipe
Quick and easy, this Steamed Swiss Chard with Soy Sesame Sauce dish is nice served cold or at room temperature. Throughout the summer, Swiss chard makes a regular appearance in my CSA Box and at the local Farmer’s Market. So often, I hear people say that they have no idea what to do with Swiss…
Grilled Caesar Salad with Light Caesar Salad Dressing Recipe
Who doesn’t like Caesar Salad? This Grilled Caesar Salad is a twist on the traditional salad served with a lightened up dressing that is rich and tangy tasting. I still remember the first time I had Caesar Salad – I was entranced by the table side service as a garlic clove was rubbed against the…
Grilled Salmon with Spicy Korean Chile Pepper Sauce Recipe
This Spicy Korean Grilled Salmon is a quick and easy way to prepare fish, packed with spice and umami. Perfect for a lazy summer night. 286 calories/serving; 2 Freestyle points. I used to be intimidated at the thought of cooking fish at home. Over the years, I’ve learned how to prepare fish in a healthy…
Sweet Green Goddess Smoothie Recipe
Sweet Green Goddess Smoothie is an beautiful, healthy smoothie packed with nutrients. This Sweet Green Goddess Smoothie is from my friend Faith (An Edible Mosaic). It’s packed with goodness – spinach, cucumber, pear, ginger, and flaxseed. It’s also dairy-free, gluten-free, and vegan. I tasted my first green smoothie about eight years ago when our family…
Gingered Blueberry Shortcakes with Light Creamy Topping Recipe
These mini Gingered Blueberry Shortcakes are the perfect ending to a summer barbecue. A dollop of this Light Creamy Topping stands in for whipped cream with minimal fat. I’m always looking for ways to lighten up desserts, so today, I’m sharing our first of the season summer dessert – barely cooked fresh blueberries, topped with…
Thai Peanut Coconut Curry Chicken Video + Recipe
This Thai Peanut Coconut Curry Chicken will remind you of Satay Chicken with Peanut Sauce. It’s a quick and easy recipe to prepare in ~ 30 minutes. I made a video so you can see exactly how to make this dish. Thai food intrigues me – the ingredients sounds so tropical and exotic (remember the…
Massaged Kale and Mango Salad Recipe
Kale is a Power Food that may seem passe to some, but it remains a powerhouse of nutrition regardless. I’ve made kale pesto, kale kimchi, kale chips, sauteed kale, tossed kale salads, used kale in soups and massaged kale salads. I have to admit that the first time I heard of massaged kale, I thought…
Grilled Thai Chicken with Sweet Chili Garlic Sauce
This Grilled Thai Chicken with Sweet Chili Garlic Sauce is perfect for a quick and easy dinner. Made with ready-made pesto, it comes together quickly. This Grilled Thai Chicken with Sweet Chili Sauce is something I threw together for dinner one night when I was late getting dinner started. As the school year winds down,…
Easy Miso Glazed Salmon Recipe
This Miso Glazed Salmon recipe is so easy – there are just three ingredients. Salmon is rich in heart healthy omega-3 fatty acids and is part of a healthy Mediterranean Diet. 237 calories/serving; 3 Freestyle points. For years, I did not cook fish because I didn’t know how to. Instead, I would order it when…
Warm Tofu with Spicy Garlic Soy Sesame Sauce Recipe
This Warm Tofu with Spicy Garlic Soy Sesame Sauce is perfect for a meatless meal or as an inexpensive protein to serve alongside other dishes at dinnertime. I have piles of recipes that I’ve collected over the years. Occasionally, I pull out a folder here and there and peruse through some of them. Each time, I…
Shrimp Taco Dip Recipe
This Shrimp Taco Dip is just pure fun – perfect for a summer barbeque and sure to be the talk of the party. One of my boys plays baseball in high school and the parents are always looking to have some fun at the games. This past week, the parents organized a tailgate party so…
Recipe for Quinoa Muesli Date Plum Energy Truffle Balls
If you’re looking for a healthy sweet snack, you should give these Quinoa Muesli Date Plum Energy Truffle Balls a try – they are packed with whole grains, nuts and seeds, and naturally sweetened with dried dates, dried plums and honey, plus they’re gluten-free. Finding a good gluten-free protein bar or energy bar in the…
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