Recipe

I love making homemade granola because it makes my home smell amazing and truthfully it just tastes better than anything I can buy in the store! Store granolas can often be hard and loaded with sugar. My granola used 1/2…

I haven’t been able to get hummus for WEEKS during this pandemic, so I’ve resorted to making my own bean dip with some pantry staples. Here’s a combo using garbanzos, white beans and adobo chili that  that is delish and…

This is a twist of traditional tabouleh, but instead of using cracked wheat, I used couscous to make it gluten free. This recipe is part of my pandemic pantry meals collection, whereby I’m using what I have in my fridge…

These twice baked (cooked) potatoes are filled with eggs, cheese and green chiles. They do take some time to prepare, but you can make a big batch and then reheat or keep warm – perfect for family brunches (since we’re…

  This hearty superfood Roasted Cranberry salad is packed with nutrition and is a great healthy choice for dinnertime!  The tart cranberries, packed with Vitamin C, are a perfect match for the roasted sweet potatoes and cauliflower. You may use…

Fennel seems to pop up everywhere in the Springtime. It’s an easy to grow fluffy green plant with a slightly licorice taste in both the greenery and the white bulbs at the base. If the fennel plant is large, simply…

Soup-er Easy: A Hearty Lentil and Chard Bowl Craving a comforting, nutrient-packed meal? This quick and easy lentil and chard soup is the perfect solution! Packed with protein-rich lentils and vitamin-packed chard, this soup is a delicious way to nourish…

Is it possible to make cheese-free scalloped potatoes? That’s what I set out to discover! Full disclosure: I like cheese, but my daughter is not doing well with lactose lately, so I’m modifying recipes to see what I can cut…

It’s National Pizza Day on February 9th, so what better way to celebrate than with a homemade pizza! I’ve been making pizza from scratch for years, but recently have had to mix up my game plan. We had a pizza…

I recently went on a holiday gathering up to the mountains and found myself inspired by the surrounding nature. The leaves were golden, the air was crisp, and giant pine cones were gathered at the base of towering trees. Because the…

Living in Southern California, we thrive on Mexcian food. It’s not unusual for our family to eat it several times a week in different forms. This week I was playing around with my layered enchilada bake and decided to add…

This easy to prepare raw salad has no lettuce leaves, but is very much a salad! The vegetables hold up well in the refrigerator, so it’s a great salad to make for a work lunch or entertaining. Filling, tasty and…

Pineapple rice has so much going on that it could be a side dish, or a meal in itself. I like to put lots of colorful veggies in it for visual and for the bonus health benefits. Kids typically like…

  I absolutely hate throwing away fruit, yet it seems like everything ripens at the same time making it a challenge to eat everything! That’s why I love baking fruit. It’s a great way to go through a lot of…

, I was so excited to sample the Once Again Organic Amore Almond Spread, as I’m a huge fan of their organic chocolate hazelnut spread. The almond cocoa variety is smooth and delicious and is perfect with a little fruit….