Don’t you just love an appetizer that comes together in a jif, looks impressive, and tastes great? We do too! Inspired by the upcoming holidays, here’s an easy and healthy take on a traditional Italian dish, polenta. We’ve spiced it up with a little red pepper flake...
This is warm and comforting for a chilly Halloween evening. Make it early in the day and it will be full of flavor to serve up to your favorite ghouls and goblins! Adding spices like cumin, coriander and oregano makes this chili unique and different. Although...
On a chilly fall evening there’s nothing like rich red tomato sauce served up simply and deliciously on whole-wheat pasta with shaved Parmegiano Reggiano. Here’s our idea of a satisfying, fast and delicious weeknight meal, or the start of something more like veggie...
It’s Fall y’all! Time to enjoy the seasonal fruits and veggies rolling into the market! We looked through the market and found the most beautiful greens, including baby kale, baby romaine and arugula. We tossed in some gorgeous red grapes and lower sugar dried...
Here’s a fall riff on a traditional spinach salad. Fun ingredients along with tangy chutney are celebrated in this salad. Sweet potato croutons make everyone happy – more veggies and less bread. A crunchy delicious change! This recipe uses garam masala in the salad...
Everyone loves layered salads – pretty presentations for a potluck, party, or dinner. We enjoy them too. But most are loaded with calories and fat! Once you whip this recipe up, you’ll find a new favorite for your family and friends. Filled with the flavors of fall,...
Last week we presented a class at the Thomas F Chapman Family Cancer Wellness center on Healthy Thai-Style cooking – this was one of the recipes that everyone enjoyed. We love using mint because it promotes healthy digestion and aids in decreasing any nausea. And mint...
Funny to say – but true! If you can boil rice you can make this flavorful, colorful and delicious side dish, inspired by bright cuisines of the Mediterranean. Tomatoes and peppers are an important part of warm weather foods, and this recipe includes both. The garlic...
Now that it's the tailgating season, its time to revisit dips and spreads. Who would have guessed that a bean dip ubiquitous in the Middle East would become an American go-to snack? We’re big fans of all kinds of hummus, especially ones with more complex flavors like...
Do the variety of different rice types and blends entice you with their beautiful colors and descriptions? They certainly do us! We have been using lots of different rice to make hot, warm and cool rice dishes this summer – full of gorgeous color and delicious...
Before the end of Summer, we can't resist passing on one more peach recipe.... If you live in the South, chances are that when someone says mint – you think iced tea. Its ubiquitous down here, paired with tea so sweet that when you drink it, your teeth hurt from the...
It’s definitely that “Burger” time of the year. We are all looking forward to quick, fast and delicious meals that can ease the transition from the end of summer to back to school. Vacations are winding down, kids are choosing backpacks and deciding just how they are...
We just can’t resist sharing this recipe during the “cookout” days of summer. An easy way to enjoy potato salad without all the heavy gooey mayo! Plus this one adds the goodness of sweet potatoes, too. So you’re getting the benefit of more than just the plain old...
Fresh Berries are still filling the stores with fragrance and variety. They are the inspiration behind this colorful and easy salad with a pop of citrus flavor. If you ‘d like to make it a meal, use some of the orange dressing to marinate a couple of chicken breasts....
Summer is salad season. Its the time of the year when we try to serve up a cool dinner with as little effort as possible. This recipe uses the stovetop to crisp up croutons, (with a secret ingredient), or you can pop them in the oven – but that’s the only heat...
