Recipes

We eat a lot of chicken at our house. Chicken is always the ‘when in doubt’ food to cook for company. Most people like chicken and there are so many ways to cook it. Also, chicken always makes great left overs, which I love. I tend to get in a rut with recipes…

I don’t know about you, but I sure do love picnics and outdoor parties in the summer! If you have an upcoming casual social event, and you’re not sure what to take, look no further than this quick and easy guacamole recipe!

The two salads I offer today are great options not only for the strict vegan but also for those of you who are looking for healthy options in the food department. I love meat, chicken and fish too much to go vegan, but I do prepare several meals each week…

What’s not to love about the deep golden coloring of dishes spiced with turmeric? It certainly enhances the appearance of our curries, stews and soups. But more importantly, it brings about several health benefits…

There is always a lot of chatter about what to eat for breakfast and the importance of starting the day with a healthy choice. Many people feel if they skip breakfast they will lose weight. I have found that eating protein in the morning…

Have you ever seen or heard of the French word “Le Goûter” and wondered, “What is it and what does it mean?” Well, literally translated, Goûter means, “to taste.” It comes from the French verb Goûter and is pronounced “goo tay.”

Yes, you read that right. Quick and easy. These are not words I usually associate with making risotto. I don’t make risotto often because it requires standing at the stove and stirring, stirring, stirring… while adding liquid a little at a time. Are you with me? It’s too much time…

I love a tasty buzz as much as the next girl, but at the same time I don’t want to drink what are essentially boozy desserts and run screaming from my scale on New Year’s Day. Having maintained my loss for years now, I have zero interest…

Most diet systems present one approach that is supposed to work for everyone. They recommend specific changes in foods to eat and the way to eat them, sometimes with extensive amounts of supplements, and often schedules…

Many kitchen spices have warming properties that can enhance your health as the weather turns colder. While they are available in supplement form, use them in recipes whenever possible. Weight for weight, spices provide…