WHOLE ROASTED CAULIFLOWER WITH TAHINI This has been on the must-do cooking list for a while, and it did not disappoint. This Whole Roasted Cauliflower with Tahini is an easy prep work with a fun and delicious result. My daughter created the tahini sauce, a yummy...
EGGPLANT FRIES Eggplant is one of those vegetables that can be made in at least 10 different ways, creating multiple textures and flavors. I have always been a huge eggplant fan, but these truly surpassed my expectations. A tasty and fun side dish to any meal. 1 large...
GRASPING FOR GAZPACHO We are coming to the end of tomato season out east, but they are still out there! Gazpacho is one of the easiest and freshest dishes you can quickly prepare in the blender. Season it to your liking and keep it around for about 4–5 days in the...
Summer should get a speeding ticket (Town and Country)…ALWAYS too fast!! We could sit around and be sad it is over, or we could look at this moment as our time to reset ourselves and our healthy habits…or lack thereof ☺️. I am sure I am not alone in hearing or...
BEAT THE HEAT HUMMUS The heat can be stifling at times, so creating those no-heat-needed meals is key for staying cool when you feel like a sweaty betty :). This hummus is a satisfying blend of quality tahini paste (Soom, my favorite brand, which I have previously...
ROASTED SWEET POTATO AND SHALLOT SOUP Cozy up with a cup or bowl of this tasty soup for lunch, snack, appetizer, or even for breakfast. It is a healthy twist to the classic potato soup, yet more colorful and vitamin-packed. The yogurt topping could be more or less...
Pharm or Farm? The farm is our pharmacy. We are always looking for what medication, supplement or vitamin we should be taking. What about which fruits and vegetables we should be eating to help us prevent heart disease, cancer, diabetes, prediabetes, and the list goes...
Juicy, sweet and endlessly enjoyed🍅. A true summer superstar fruit 🌟. Yes, in case you still feel the debate is unresolved, a tomato is a fruit. Botanically speaking. Why speak botanically? Just to mix things up a little :). A botanical fruit has at least one seed and...
BBQ BRUSSELS Brusselsprouts never get old in my world😊. And when grilling season begins, we tend to use the oven a lot less. Use a grill pan to keep it simple, or wrap them in thick foil and flip for even cooking. Just peek to be sure they are crispy before you remove...
We all might feel a little crazy, like days are blending into one another, and time has taken on a new meaning. Cooking is often my go-to when I want to take some control of the crazy. I could cook anything from sweet to savory to feel I am accomplishing something....
TRUFFLED ASPARAGUS QUINOA The scent of truffle oil gets the olfactory glands directly in contact with the stomach. There is something so enticing about the essence, I am almost full from just the smell. Almost, but I do still really want to eat at that point :). These...
GINGERED CARROTS Carrots do not always get the love and desire they deserve :), unless you ginger them and roast them in an iron skillet. OMG. They are quick and simple to prepare, yet pretty and delicious to eat! cast iron skillet 1 Tablespoon olive oil3-4 large...
TRUFFLED STUFFED MUSHROOMS Besides the company we are missing, we are missing out on appetizers! These will hopefully start to change that mindset, as we embrace the entrance of Spring. Truffle oil can be purchased in a spray bottle, but pouring into a mister works...
LOADED VEGETABLE SOUP Introducing my signature soup, born from the wisdom of my early dietitian mentors and nurtured through years of culinary exploration. This hearty recipe has transformed over time, with ingredients refined and enhanced, now featuring beans for...
ROASTED CARROT BREAD The carrots are not roasted in this bread, though you are welcome to roast them them as well. The actual bread is roasted — as long as you have the roasted setting on your oven. No roasted setting, no problem — just increase the baking temperature...
GINGERED EDAMAME Edamame are quite the star of the legume family. When you consider just a half-cup serving contains 11 grams of protein, 9 grams of fiber, 2 1/2 grams of heart-healthy fats, along with vitamins c, a, iron and calcium, you wonder, should I be eating...
CAYENNE CUCUMBER RAITA There are never too many veggies on the table. Cucumber has that refreshing crunch to it, making it a great side dish, or even the last course of the meal. 4-5 cucumbers2 cup Greek yogurt (nonfat)1 teaspoon cayenne pepper1 Tablespoon fresh dill...
Photo by Monika Grabkowska on Unsplash SIMPLE GREEN SMOOTHIE You could almost throw anything in a smoothie with greens, but this simple and tasty combination will make your gut smile. Blender 2 cups fresh spinach1 cup frozen fruit — any combination like 1/2 cup...
HOT AND SPICY GREENS This quick method works with just about any greens — spinach, kale, escarole, collards, beet greens, etc. Adjust the amount of red pepper flakes to taste. cast iron skillet 2 pounds spinach or greens (washed and stems removed)1 Tablespoon olive...
Before and After — with some sunshine MISO MEDITERRANEAN VEGETABLE ROAST Roasted vegetables are so easy to throw together on a rimmed baking sheet. However, I love this creation as it is just as appealing to the eye, as the stomach. You could use a round or...