For our recent health fair, I wanted to show that I could make a simple refreshing bean and veggie salad by just opening a few cans from Costco, but of…
Read More
The impetus behind this recipe was to provide an easy-to-serve healthy snack at Lady Docs’ first health fair this weekend. It is adapted from the Canyon Ranch cookbood, Nourish. In addition…
Read More
Lentils are my new favorite protein source – a great component of a plant-based diet. They are very filling, with lots of folate and iron, and naturally gluten-free. Lentils are…
Read More
I must start by saying that I am NOT a fan of green shakes! I had a few bitter awful ones years ago and have avoided them ever since. HOWEVER,…
Read More
Adapted from epicurious: http://www.epicurious.com/recipes/food/views/zucchini-noodles-with-eggplant-and-tomatoes This summery play on ratatouille includes a bright mix of zucchini and summer squash turned into “noodles” along with quick pan-seared cherry tomatoes and eggplant. The…
Read More
As we move toward colder weather, there’s nothing like a prepare-ahead hot meal to warm the soul. This season, I plan to increase my use of the slow cooker in…
Read More
As the weather turns cold, thoughts turn to hearty dishes and slow cookers. This recipe was in a cookbook that came as a free option with a Kindle years ago.…
Read More
In an effort to limit food waste, I sometimes make a random stir fry from all the odds and ends in the refrigerator. After Thanksgiving last year I had red…
Read More
I’m trying random combinations of ingredients to come up with the simplest way to make a hearty vegetable soup for the cold winter days ahead. Here’s an initial try that…
Read More
Adapted from a food.com recipe I received my first produce box from Hungry Harvest and there was one big beautiful eggplant. Roasting eggplants has not been my favorite cooking activity – too…
Read More