Gratitude Granola I call this gratitude granola. Not only because it always gives me a sense of joy when I make a batch but because it’s the gift by which I say “Thank you!” Homemade granola is rather simple to make and gives so much flexibility in choosing ingredients you love. I make mine with [...]
Mediterranean Dip Recipe for Entertaining Super Bowl Sunday is upon us, and that means cheesy dips, fried appetizers and a lot of cheering at the TV. I always rely on the simple practice of bringing a few healthy dishes to the party I know I can enjoy after I indulge in a few bites of [...]
Why Make Homemade Ketchup Homemade condiments are surprisingly easy to make, easily customizable and healthier than store bought versions. Years ago, when I started reading more food labels, I found out how much sugar is in a a leading brand’s ketchup. Four grams of sugar! I couldn’t really understand why four grams of sugar was [...]
Sugar Free, Gluten Free Holiday Cookies I’m always looking for the perfect snacking cookie during the holidays. Something without the dairy and sugar of typical cookies but with all the flavor I need to feel comforted. These healthy cookie bites are the one!! You won’t even notice that there is no butter or sugar. The [...]
Easy Summer Meal: Guacamole Tostadas We’re officially into the ‘dog days’ of summer. The longest, hottest, most humid days are the ones that make me crave refreshing, light meals that celebrate the silver lining those hot days give us — a bounty of delicious, ripe produce. Queue these guacamole tostadas. Creamy avocado, crunchy onions, tangy [...]
Easiest Homemade Cranberry Orange Relish … and when I say easiest, I really mean it. There are cranberry relish recipes with a splash of liquor and a dash of this and that. But what I’ve found over the years is that the more you add to it, the less my guests enjoy it. My cranberry [...]
