One of the things I look forward to most at the farmer’s market are fresh tomatoes. With 30 degree weather still in the air (and a few snow flakes here and there), it’s hard to believe it’s actually Spring, and although there is already an abundance of asparagus in the stores, I’ll have to wait…
Healthy Vegan Recipes
Making Cocoa Dusted Almonds with Caryn Stabinsky at Elm Restaurant
Last week, I had the opportunity to learn firsthand how to make Cocoa Dusted Almonds from the very talented Caryn Stabinsky, pastry chef at Elm, named one of the Best New Restaurants 2012 by Esquire. Some of you might recall that I tried to recreate these little treats at home after a meal I had…
Kale Spinach Lettuce Apple Green Juice Recipe
Kale Spinach Lettuce Apple Green Juice is a nutritious start to your day. You might have some friends who’ve tried a juice fast or juice cleanse, especially after some indulgent eating. I’ve had friends who’ve paid a lot of money for cleansing plans. Maybe you’ve even tried it yourself. I’ve experimented with juicing the last…
Dark Chocolate Red Wine Truffles {Gluten-Free and Heart Healthy 2013}
Happy Valentines Day! Today, I’ve got a special treat for you! Beth from Tasty Yummies is sharing a special recipe as part of our week-long Gluten-Free Heart Healthy event. Treat your heart well and enjoy these Valentine truffles. Hi there! Happy Valentine’s Day! For those of you who don’t know me, my name is Beth…
Dark Chocolate Almond Cranberry Trail Mix Recipe (Giveaway)
February is a pretty special month – everything about it rings of hearts and health – February is American Heart Month, and we’re celebrating Valentines Day on February 14th, and National Almond Day on February 16th. Starting tomorrow through next Saturday, a group of healthy food bloggers and I will be kicking off a week…
Cocoa Dusted Dark Chocolate Coated Almonds Recipe (Power Foods)
Last weekend, my husband and I shared a special dinner with friends at Elm Restaurant, where chef Brian Lewis showcases inventive and seasonally inspired cuisine. His menu changes each week depending on what’s fresh and in season, and he and his kitchen staff are meticulous in their preparation and presentation of each and every dish,…
Inspiration and Ghanaian Black Eye Pea Curry Recipe
This Ghanaian Black Eye Pea Curry is sweet and spicy, perfect served over a bowl of rice. After the flurry of our Christmas Eve Open House, celebrating the holiday season with family and friends, and some much needed downtime in warmer weather, I am trying to get back into some sort of routine. I’ve been…
Spicy Thai Coconut Winter Squash Noodle Soup Recipe (Fall Fest)
Has anyone noticed that the squirrels are looking mighty fat lately in the Northeast? I have a feeling they’re stocking up. So strange, but right after Hurricane Sandy hit, I saw a squirrel outside my window chewing on a plastic container. At first, I thought he must have been really hungry, and that he was…
Homemade Ghost Chile Hot Sauce Recipe
If you’re lucky enough to get your hands on some ghost chiles, I highly recommend making this Ghost Chile Hot Sauce ~ a fragrant and powerfully hot sauce. A few weeks ago just before Hurricane Sandy hit, I received a box of exotic foods from Frieda’s, including a pack of vibrant red chile peppers. I…
Sesame Garlic Kale Chips Recipe
These Sesame Garlic Kale Chips are crunchy and additively good, your kids will gobble these up. I hope you all had a wonderful Thanksgiving. We got away to some warmer weather and enjoyed a casual homemade Thanksgiving meal. I woke up early Thanksgiving day and cooked a simple Thanksgiving meal while the boys slept in…
Favorite Sweet Spiced Winter Squash Casserole Recipe (Dairy-Free)
Today, I have a “twofer” for you – that’s right! Today is World Diabetes Day and it is Food Network’s Thanksgiving Communal Table feast! When my friend Carolyn of All Day I Dream About Food asked if I would help raise awareness bout diabetes, I immediately said “yes!” You see, diabetes is one of the top…
Gluten-Free Pear and Apple Crisp Recipe
Gluten-Free Pear and Apple Crisp is the perfect Fall or Winter dessert. This version uses oats and olive oil in the crisp topping for a healthy and delicious treat. Last winter, my sister forwarded me an article from NPR featuring gluten-free desserts, and I’ve kept it tucked in my pile of recipes to try. One…
How To Cut Papaya Chunks
Learn how to cut papaya chunks with these step-by-step instructions. Fresh ripe papaya is delicious served as a healthy dessert or for breakfast. I love tropical fruits of all sorts – especially mangoes, papaya, dragon fruit, kiwi fruit, and lychee nuts. Perhaps it’s the exotic scent of some of them, or the luscious flesh, or…
How To Peel Kiwi Fruit
This post shows you how to peel kiwi fruit. It’s easy! I’ve been thinking that the preparation that goes into some of my recipes might be obvious to me, but not to you. So, on occasion, I will be posting “how-to’s” in case you might not know how to peel and segment a grapefruit, how…
Recipe for Quinoa and Black Lentil Salad with Mixed Salad Greens
Today, I’m sharing a recipe for Quinoa and Black Lentil Salad over Mixed Greens for this week’s Food Network Fall Fest event where Mixed Lettuce is being featured. Each week through the fall season, a group of talented bloggers will be featuring a recipe using fresh fall produce that’s in season. Recently, a dear friend…
Thai Grapefruit and Orange Citrus Salad Recipe
Thai Grapefruit and Orange Citrus Salad is a refreshing, light salad. Yesterday, I showed you how to peel and cut citrus fruit segments, and today, I’m featuring a Thai inspired Grapefruit and Orange Citrus Salad using grapefruit and orange segments. So, please refer back to yesterday’s post if you would like to see how to…
How To Peel And Cut Citrus Fruit Segments – Grapefruits, Oranges, Lemons and Limes
Today, I’m going to show you how to peel and cut citrus fruit into segments. This works for grapefruits, oranges, lemons and limes. The only difference is the size of the knife that you will use to cut the segments. For grapefruits and oranges, use a larger knife, and for lemons and limes, use a…
Roasted Green Tomato Avocado Salsa Recipe
Exciting News! I’m starting a monthly e-newsletter that will feature all new content – cooking videos, new recipes (not on my blog), product reviews, a monthly secret ingredient and snappy tips. Don’t miss out – sign up today! Now that tomato season is coming to an end in the East, I’ve been seeing green tomatoes…
Chocolate Dipped Dried Apricots with Toasted Nuts Recipe (Power Foods)
Fresh apricots are only available for a short season, so over the summer, I usually buy at least one box from Costco’s to enjoy this delicate stone fruit. Fortunately, dried apricots are readily available, so these beauties can be enjoyed year-round. Although I like the bright orange color of dried apricots that have been treated…
Kale Kimchi Recipe
I got lots of kale in my CSA Box throughout the summer and am still getting kale as we go into fall. Throughout the summer, I made plenty of pesto and salads with kale (including massaged kale salad), but as I got more and more kale each week, I started to think of other ways…
Fanned Sweet Potatoes or Hasselback Sweet Potatoes Recipe
Today is “reveal day” for Group D of the Secret Recipe Club, hosted by Sarah of Fantastical Sharing of Recipes. This month, I was assigned to Melanie of Fabulously Fun Food. I am so embarrassed because I have known what I had planned to share for this very day weeks ago, but totally spaced out…
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