7 Simple Homemade Salad Dressings Once you have the basic vinaigrette down, there are so many variations you can make based on what you have on hand. That goes for my easy buttermilk ranch recipe, too! Toss in some poppy seeds, a handful of basil or a clove or 2 of garlic to add some [...]
I entirely enjoy finding the perfect gift for someone. This year, journals and workbooks are dominating my gift list. I find a sense of hope in organizing schedules and planning for happiness. It’s a wonderful way to give someone a fresh start! Granola and jam are huge winners this year. Anything that helps me kick [...]
There was a time when we were kind of “meh” about gluten free pasta. It was typically a sticky combination of processed white rice and corn. If we were lucky, it had a trace of brown rice but that created a gummy, rather unpleasant texture and even whole brown rice pasta falls short nutritionally. As [...]
Family dinners around the world share one thing in common – people who love one another gathering to share a meal. However, the similarities of family dinners around the world stop there. Each culture sits down at the table for a meal that’s typically dependent upon whatever staples are grown well in the area. Mexico [...]
Entertaining does not need to be an excuse for unhealthy eating. There are many ways to bring wonderful, nutrient rich foods into you party – with a little planning, your next event can be the perfect opportunity to showcase your favorite delicious, healthy and crowd-friendly foods. APPETIZERS: Seasonal vegetables with hummus: Serve a combination of [...]
Everyone has a difficult to shop for friend on their list. My husband would tell you that I am that person. I rarely have a wish list and I prefer to give rather than receive but in the spirit of the holidays, I’m making a list of all the presents I can’t wait to give [...]
It’s turkey time and I know we can all find recipes for buttered up mashed potatoes and carbohydrate heavy stuffing. I’m a sucker for a good, old fashioned thanksgiving gravy meal but I have to believe there is an alternative to pigging out, feeling heavy and consuming past out bodies capacity. Here’s my picks for [...]
Sometimes I want to shake up the turkey table a little and introduce a new side dish into our Thanksgiving Feast. This is a great replacement for stuffing for those that have a gluten and/or dairy intolerance. I find it adds just a touch of elegance to the festivities. It’s also a fantastic potluck dish [...]
NO SUGAR HALLOWEEN CANDY ALTERNATIVES It’s getting close to fright night, when all the little (and sometimes big) trick-or-treats will fill the streets. Are you tired of sugar-loaded sweets and want to pass out some non-candy yet fun goodies? Need to provide for a classroom party but there are allergens to avoid? We have compiled [...]
Featured Meal from the April 28th Meal Plan: Caponata Fish FEATURED INGREDIENT: EGGPLANT No doubt you’ve seen beautiful shiny purple eggplant in your market and thought “What do I do with that?” Cooked improperly, eggplant can be mushy and bitter, but cooked properly they become the perfect complement to whatever they’re paired with. On their [...]
