This Korean Chicken Taco recipe was inspired by a similar taco I sampled in California at the farmer’s market. I recently tried my hand at a Korean Chicken Taco recipe after tasting my first Korean taco at the Ferry Plaza Farmers Market in San Francisco, California, which features a wide selection of artisan street food,…
Main Courses
Healthy Main Course Recipes for health conscious food lovers.
Chimichurri Sauce Recipe
Chimichurri sauce is a versatile sauce that can dress up fish, chicken, steak or vegetables. When I first discovered chimichurri over seven years ago, I couldn’t believe I’d never had it before. My kids ordered skirt steak with chimichurri sauce at one of our favorite Cuban restaurants while on vacation in Sand Key, Florida. As…
Healthy Dinner Menu
I was trying to come up with a healthy dinner menu this past week when I came upon Tiffin Tale’s menu for a Fall Harvest Dinner that she entered for a food blog challenge. What perfect timing! Tiffin Tales has amazing pictures and recipes, so I knew I couldn’t go wrong. My goal was to…
Guest Post by Tina Case: My Personal Experience Dealing with Prostate Cancer
I am honored to present Tina as my very first guest blogger. Tina is a childhood friend of mine, who I reconnected with recently through Facebook, only to find out that we are fellow bloggers. You can find Tina at Parent Grapevine, where she has written a 10-part series on her personal experience dealing with…
Vietnamese Vegetarian Pho Recipe
I was first introduced to Vietnamese Pho, a popular Vietnamese dish, six years ago, when I met a Vietnamese woman, Thuy, at the local Asian grocery store. She had an amazing story of how she came to the United States, having fled the war-torn city of Saigon, Vietnam, as a young girl. She went on…
Healthy Meals That Comfort – Greek Lemon Chicken, Mashed Potatoes, and Rice Pudding with Blueberry Compote Recipes
Comfort meal composed of Greek Lemon Chicken, Mashed Potatoes and Rice Pudding for days when you need a hug. It’s hard enough trying to eat healthy when you’re well, but when you’re stressed out or not feeling well, it can be especially challenging. There are days I’ve felt like crawling into bed with a comfy…
What To Do With A Box Of Tomatoes
My stash of organic plum tomatoes One of the things I look forward to most during the summer is the supply of tomatoes at our local farmer’s market. From 10am-2pm every Saturday morning, a commuter parking lot in town is transformed into a bustling gathering place, with vendors selling fresh produce, pies and breads, local…
Thai Coconut Curry Fish Recipe: Steaming, A Healthier Way To Cook
Thai Coconut Curry Fish is a healthy, delicious main course that is easy to make. Steamed Fish In Banana Leaf With Red Curry and Coconut Steaming food is quick, easy and healthy. Not only is the preparation easy, but the cleanup is quick and since no added oil is used, it’s also one of the…
Simple Lentil Dal with Whole Cinnamon, Cardamom, and Cloves
Lentils are considered a “superfood,” providing both a source of high protein and fiber (soluble and insoluble), iron, as well as folate, which reduces the risk of birth defects. Its high fiber content makes it an anti-cancer food. Lentils come in different colors – red, yellow, green and black, and are eaten all over the…