Tortilla Soup

  This soup (shamelessly adapted from a recipe shared by Stephanie Danko) has become a Halloween Tradition and it is a Treat (just ask the neighbors). I love this soup because it feeds plenty and is more than satisfying as a meal. It’s also very flexible. Use leftover turkey (instead of chicken) after Thanksgiving or [...]

Watermelon and Basil salad

This cooling summer watermelon salad is so easy it’s likely to become your standard summer dish take a long dish. cube or use a melon ball scoop (a round measuring spoon works too) to cut watermelon cube feta cheese thin slice or cut (I use scissors) basil ENJOY!

Seasonal Spaghetti Squash

In keeping with the season, it’s a great time of year to pick up a delicious spaghetti squash.  Even those who don’t love squash will find this variety uniquely delicious and versitile.  One of the reasons I choose this squash more often than other varieties is that it’s E.A.S.Y. to prepare.  First decide if you [...]

Roasted Pumpkin Seeds

One of my (and the kids’) favorite things about the month of October is turning the seeds from our pumpkin carving into delicious savory treats.  I haven’t told them you can also make them sweet treats.  Pumpkin Seeds are some of the most nutritious and flavorful seeds available and while you can buy them year [...]

Three ways to enjoy Cauliflower

Belonging to the cruciferous vegetable family, Cauliflower is also known for its antioxidant properties and is loaded with vitamin C which is a great reason (as we enter cold and flu season) to add it to your shopping cart. While Cauliflower can be grown year round its natural growing season is late summer to early [...]

Roasted Kale with sea salt

Ingredients One bunch kale extra virgin olive oil 1 tsp. good-quality sea salt Directions Preheat oven to 375-400 degrees F. Wash and trim the kale: Peel off the tough stems by folding the kale leaves in half like a book and stripping the stems off or by trimming off with a sharp knife. Toss with [...]

Sunflower Crunches

Ingredients: 1 cup sunflower seeds ½ cup sesame seeds 1 tablespoon poppy seeds (optional) 1 ½ tablespoons olive oil 1 tablespoon maple syrup Directions: Preheat oven to 375 degrees. Combine sunflower, sesame and poppy seeds in a blender. Blend until combined. Add oil and maple syrup, blend again until mixture resembles dough. Roll dough into [...]

Kale With Raisins & Pine Nuts

Ingredients: 1/4 cup toasted pine nuts 3/4 pound kale (about 6 cups, chopped) 2 to 3 cups water 1 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil 2 cloves garlic, minced 1/3 cup raisins salt to taste Directions: 1.    Wash kale and strip the leaves of the stalks.  Discard stalks and roughly chop kale.  Bring water to a [...]

Simple Brown Rice Stir Fry

Use staples from your pantry and freezer. Serves four. Ingredients: 1/2 cup coarsely chopped walnuts 4 Tbsp tamari (wheat-free) –may sub soy sauce or Braggs Amino Acid 1-2 skinless, boneless breast halves, thinly sliced crosswise 1 tsp honey 2 Tbsp olive 1 Tbsp sesame oil 4 tsp minced fresh ginger (or 1 tsp powdered ginger) [...]

Healthy Brownies

Ingredients: 1 1/2 c. semisweet chips* 2 c. garbanzo beans, drained and rinsed (1 can) 4 eggs 3/4 c. brown rice syrup or agave nectar* 1/2 tsp baking powder Instructions: Heat oven to 350 degrees. In a small bowl melt chocolate chips in microwave for 1 1/2 -2 mins. In blender or food processor, combine [...]