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February is Heart Healthy month, and to help you cook and eat heart-healthy, Chef Deb Cantrell offers a few simple tips: 1. Remember that eating heart-healthy does not have to be difficult. Or bland! 2. Try low sodium substitutes for cooking. Use fresh (not dried) herbs in place of salt for even more flavor. Also, use lemon […]

Let Savor Culinary Services take care of dinner this Valentine’s Day! Surprise your sweetheart with a romantic Valentine’s Day Dinner at home. Or take dinner to your favorite romantic spot! We do all the work – and even deliver! Select from 3 Dinner Options. Each option includes an appetizer, main entree, 2 sides, artisan roles […]

We’re more than 3 weeks into the New Year. How are your diet and health resolutions coming along? According to a study done by the University of Scranton, “lose weight” is the most popular resolution among Americans. Yet, only 8% of people who make resolutions are successful in achieving them. We all start out with […]

Roasted Red Bell Pepper & Almond Sauce/Dip Perfect for holiday parties as a dip or as a sauce for salmon, steak or chicken! Ingredients: Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste 4 Tbs. sliced almonds (can toast for more flavor) 7.5-oz. jar roasted red peppers, drained (3/4 cup) 1 tsp. Balsamic Vinegar 1/8 […]

During the holidays, those facing dietary restrictions due to medical conditions and/or food allergies can find it difficult to enjoy favorite holiday dishes. Those cooking for guests with dietary restrictions often struggle, as well, with what to cook for them. To help, Chef Deb Cantrell offers the following 5 Tips: 1) Plan Early. Whether you’ll […]

Maple-Butter Spiced Popcorn Serves 2 Ingredients: • 1/3 cup popcorn kernels • 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon • 1/2 teaspoon ground ginger • 
pinch of fresh nutmeg • 
1 tablespoon dairy-free butter • 1 tablespoon maple syrup • optional: 1/4 teaspoon salt Preparation: Pop the popcorn using your preferred method. Combine the cinnamon, ginger, and nutmeg in […]

Last month, rice lovers got some unpleasant news. The U.S. Food and Drug Administration and Consumer Reports released studies showing “worrisome” levels of cancer-causing arsenic in many popular rices and rice products. The FDA did not advise a cap on rice consumption, but it plans to do further testing by the end of the year. […]

My mom has not had spaghetti for as long as I have known her (and that’s a really long time!). I introduced her to Quinoa pasta tonight, in a dish with spaghetti meat sauce made with bison.  She loved it! My mom must eat gluten-free and dairy-free now, and she is experiencing all kinds of new foods. She no […]