Recipes

This is my new favorite bruschetta!  I just love fava beans and this recipes works just as well with fresh or frozen. Makes 4 servings: 2cups – fresh (or frozen) fava beans, shelled 2 Tbs – EVO (extra virgin olive…Read More

Besides being an excellent vegan and gluten-free source of protein and fiber, Garbonzo Beans—also known as chickpeas—contain exceptional levels of iron, vitamin B-6 and magnesium. A one-cup serving of raw chickpeas provides 50% of daily potassium needs, 2% vitamin A,…Read More

Cherries are really wonderful and there are numerous varieties. The most well known and popular for baking is the Bing Cherry—a deep rich ruby red and deliciously sweet! They also hold up really well when frozen and for this recipe…Read More

This colorful one-pot dish is very impressive and tastes amazing. The great thing is you can swap the fish and seafood you use to suit your preferences and what’s available. Makes 8 servings: 2 Tbs – extra virgin olive oil…Read More

This article was updated on January 13th, 2021 Soups are staple meals across America so is no surprise that as part of a survey conducted by the Campbell Soup Company in 2017, nearly unanimous 95% of people declared their love…Read More

This simple, quick, versatile sauce is perfect over all kinds of pasta dishes and is a great base for other recipes. Makes 6-8 servings: 2Tbs – extra virgin olive oil 2 cups – diced yellow onion 3tsp – garlic (minced) 2x 28oz – cans of crushed…Read More

The reason we love our comfort foods so much is that they are usually buttery, cheesy, creamy, deep fried and generally high-cal, high-sodium and high-fat … which is why they are so comforting! In the depth of winter when it’s…Read More

Holiday eating can really pack on the pounds. There’s no reason not to eat the foods you love—in moderation of course—just be careful around the buffet table! Cocktail time too can be filled with high fat, high calorie munchies that…Read More

Pies, Pies, Pies……it’s Thanksgiving, so time to get baking!!! This year, I decided to make the three favorite Thanksgiving pies—apple, pumpkin and pecan—but all with a bit of a twist. I also included a cake and why not, it is…Read More

October is National Chili Month and there are so many delicious chili recipes it’s difficult to pick just one. So this time, we are opting for a Jalapeño Chili with no beans! Some would say that’s an authentic chili recipe,…Read More