Recipes

Autumn brings shorter days and longer nights which means less sunshine and warmth. In this season, you have less access to natural Vitamin D though deficiency in this vital nutrient is turning out to be a risk factor for susceptibility…

Once seen as old-fashioned, cottage cheese is now a popular source of protein, calcium, and other vitamins and nutrients, and is low in fat. Cottage cheese is versatile and a key ingredient in many recipes. From whipped dips to protein-packed pancakes and creamy pasta sauces…

I am going to share a few vegan recipes with you. Though I am not a vegan, I try to make a few dishes during the week that do not have animal protein for good health and economy. I took on a great writing gig a few years ago…

It is so important for all of us to nourish our bodies with healthy choices in food. Being health oriented, I have spent years researching different foods, making sure we get adequate vitamins and minerals in our diet. Dinner time is sacred time at our house…

I am on a mission to get people to stop using bottled salad dressings with their inferior ingredients and sugars and all. You can make your own homemade dressings and store them in the fridge for days or weeks. It’s a great way to get creative in the kitchen…

Most people know about chicken salad. But have you heard of smoked chicken salad? I first discovered smoked chicken salad as an appetizer at a little local restaurant. One bite and I was hooked. It was creamy, smoky, and just the right kind of addictive – the kind of snack…

Spring is here, the sun is shining, and my internal thermostat is already questioning its life choices. Between warm weather and those oh-so-fun personal heat waves, I’ve had to get creative. That’s where my Springtime Cool-Down Kit comes in – a playful mix of things that keep me…

Cooking when we were young is a whole different animal then it is in our 60’s. Don’t you think? We did it because we more or less had to put food on the table. Kids were hungry, husband came home hungry. So really we would just throw…

The International Diabetes Federation estimates that 1 in 11 (425 million) adults worldwide have diabetes. They also say that 1 in 2 adults with diabetes are undiagnosed (212 million).
The IDF expects this number to rise to 592 million by 2035…

A recipe is more than just directions on a page – it’s a memory, a tradition, a piece of someone’s heart passed down through time. It’s the taste of childhood, the comfort of a loved one’s cooking, the warmth of a meal shared with family. Whether it’s your grandmother’s worn…