Healthy Recipes from a Busy Kitchen
The warm days are getting longer, but somehow the hours in the day seem shorter. Perhaps it’s because we try to cram more into summer days than other time of the year. When the weather is nice I love to be able to spend time outside, not in the kitchen. That’s where this savory quiche [...]
Summer is here! Summer is here! I’m so thankful for a break from homework and school projects. But there’s one thing that never gets a break. The lunchbox will still be seeing plenty of use over the summer. There are still summer camps, picnics, and beach time that all require nourishment. When I’m packing lunches [...]
Have you tried quinoa? It may sound strange and exotic but if you like couscous or rice, quinoa will quickly become one of your favorite ingredients. Quinoa has a mild, nutty flavor and a crunchy texture which has made it an easy addition to our menus around my house. Why do I love it so [...]
Whew – the holidays are behind us and the new year is here. Are you as tired of all the heavy holiday indulgences as I am? For the next few weeks I’m going to be looking for quick and simple ways to feed the family some healthy meals while giving myself a break from some [...]
Black Bean Mango Quinoa — By now I’m sure you’ve already heard the buzz about quinoa. But just in case you haven’t, here’s a quick primer. Quinoa is an ancient grain but unlike most grains, quinoa is gluten free. It also has the benefit of being largely ignored for many years, so it hasn’t suffered [...]
Recipe for Hearty and Healthy Black Bean Burgers Each year I set a few food-related goals for my family. I usually pick a couple of small but achievable changes to make to our diet. My past goals were things like eat more vegetables, use whole wheat instead of white flour…and oh yeah, the one where [...]
Nacho Pizza Recipe I wish I had a great story about how I dreamed up the astonishingly amazing combination of pizza and Mexican food – Nacho Pizza. I wish I was that creative. The truth is that I saw a Mexican pizza being served by the slice at Whole Foods and I instantly knew that [...]
Making your own pasta sauce is incredibly simple, and after you taste the difference between this and pre-made sauce from the store you may never go back. This homemade sauce is full of flavor, with none of the artificial aftertaste from some of those jars you find at the store. You control everything about this [...]
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