Asparagus Croissant Egg Boats
Our son Isaac: man oh man does he love going to the grocery store with us. Well, that is as long as we’re going to the grocery store in our neighborhood that has the “little carts.” His complete and total…
Category Healthy Diets
Recipe Roundup: Hidden Veggies
We all know we should eat more vegetables, but sometimes, it’s easier said than done. It’s tempting to grab something premade and quick, especially when it comes to desserts and snacks. A sweet tooth can be hard to satisfy without…
Cucumber Salad with Watermelon Jalapeño Dressing
If you are looking for a quick summer side dish that is full of flavor and freshness, look no further than this Smashed Cucumber Salad with Watermelon Jalapeño Vinaigrette. A smashed cucumber salad is as simple as it sounds. It…
Air Fryer Cauliflower Becomes Air Fryer Rutabaga
The great thing about cooking with vegetables is that you can apply the same recipe to any vegetable, especially if the vegetables are in the same “family.” So while it seems, at first, that preparing vegetables is one of two…
Seasonal Pumpkin Purée Parfait
The transition from autumn to winter is upon us, and with that I feel compelled to warn you to not miss out! Even though major retail chains have had Christmas decor on display since the end of September, Thanksgiving has…
Smokey White Bean Spread on Crackers
It all started this morning when I decided to wear the white shirt. We all know a white shirt is a bold choice, but not because it will stand out fashion-wise. In that case, white shirts are ordinary, because they…
Baba Ghanoush
Baba ghanoush is an appetizer with Lebanese origins, consisting of mashed (or blended) cooked eggplant, olive oil, lemon juice and other seasonings. It is commonly served as a dip for pita bread, although I use it with all kinds of…
Creamy Cucumber Dill Salad with Pea Shoots
Shopping at a local market is relaxing for me. And with the market expansion at Weaver’s Orchard farm market, I feel free to stay and shop longer. I enjoy trying new things, unusual local vegetables, unique prepared goods and hard-to-find…
Spicy Skillet Kale with Lemon and Garlic
The thing about puppies is, for them, life is new. And apparently, when life is new, it’s extremely exciting. When you wake up in the morning, it’s exciting! When you go outside, it’s exciting! When you find your squeaky ball,…
Simply Lauren Marie Granola
When Lauren Myer cut grains, dairy and refined sugars from her diet, she found herself at a loss for tasty snacks that met her new dietary requirements. So, she turned to her own kitchen and started experimenting. She created…