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Yum 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 tsp. crushed red pepper flakes 2 medium cloves garlic 1 Tbs. extra-virgin olive oil 1/2 tsp. smoked sweet paprika or plain sweet […]

1 pound cooked beets (I roast mine), quartered ¼ cup walnuts, toasted and roughly chopped 2 tablespoons lemon juice ½ tablespoon tahini ½ teaspoon ground cumin 1 garlic clove 1 tablespoon olive oil 1/2 teaspoon salt Place all the ingredients in a food processor and blend until smooth, stopping occasionally to scrape down the sides. […]

Vinaigrette: 1/2 cup watermelon chunks 2 Tablespoons chopped red onion 2 Tablespoons champagne vinegar (or white wine vinegar) 2 Tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil 1 teaspoon honey 1 Tablespoon chopped fresh basil salt and pepper, to taste Salad: 2 cups chopped fresh strawberries 2 cups chopped fresh watermelon Directions: 1. Prepare vinaigrette: Combine all ingredients in a blender […]

February is American Heart Month and to celebrate that (and Valentine’s Day) we are focusing on the many health benefits of red food. Red fruits offer many health benefits because they have some of the following nutrients; lycopene, ellagic acid, quercetin, hesperidin, fiber, Vitamin A and Vitamin C. Don’t forget you can even get plenty […]

When spring arrives everyone thinks about spring cleaning their closets and making their surroundings fresh and new. Spring is an amazing time to do the very same to your diet and transform your health. Everyone waits until the New Year making it apart of their New Year’s resolution but doesn’t it make more sense when […]

Something about roasting brings out the flavor and makes all vegetables taste better. The way I like to cut up my squash and eggplant for this recipe is to slice each squash or eggplant in half longways, and then cut across the slices at about 1 inch intervals.  I peel the butternut squash and cut […]

Eat More of These Three Things Omega-3s (Seafood, Walnuts & Flax) Eating foods rich in Omega-3 fatty acids might just help you keep your blood pressure down. Research also suggests that omega-3s can help improve your mood, which we all need a little help with in the short, dark days of winter. Aim to get […]

This year, make sure your holiday side dishes include a fresh, healthy option. Try using traditional ingredients in a non-traditional way, like in this Quinoa Salad with Cranberries and Orange. Cranberries are full of antioxidants, naturally tart, and give this salad a terrific sweet and sour flavor. Quinoa is high in anti-inflammatory phytonutrients and contains all […]

Move over kale….the new green on menus is Collard Greens. They may be the new trendy food in restaurants this year, but collard greens has long be a staple on the tables of many southern families. Collard greens, which are loaded with calcium, vitamins A and K, cancer-fighting antioxidants, and fiber have plenty of health benefits. […]

Try this fresh collard greens salad served with a Lemon Vinaigrette. INGREDIENTS Kosher salt 1 pound fingerling potatoes, scrubbed well 1 bunch collard greens (about 1 pound) 5 pitted oil-cured black olives, coarsely chopped 1 teaspoon cumin seed 1/2 teaspoon caraway seed 1/4 to 1/2 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes 1 clove garlic 1 tablespoon […]