Heavenly Chocolate Hazelnut Spread
Otherwise known as Nutella, although it’s not! Make your own at home — fresh nuts roasted in the oven are key. This can be made with or without the added canola oil — try it both ways. Either way, this is not a forbidden food. It is full of anti-oxidants and anti-inflammatory compounds from the[Continue reading...]
Blueberry “Frozen Yogurt”
Feel-good foods are ones that deliver a high nutritional profile and simply taste reallly good! This combination of blueberries and yogurt gives you vitamin C and some probiotics, both of which are recommended as mood-supporting (i.e. stress-reducing) foods. With the weather getting warmer, make this tasty treat any time of day — for breakfast, as[Continue reading...]
Going Green Rotini
When I think spring, I think asparagus! If you’re thinking green this spring, then try this light, nutrient-rich pasta dish. It’s loaded with powerful disease-fighting phytochemicals from the array of green veggies. Most importantly though — it tastes great! Serve it as a side to grilled chicken or salmon, or simply serve with a large[Continue reading...]
“Try It You’ll Like It” Turkey Chili
Winter chill is in the air, which makes it a perfect time to get a pot of this hearty and heart-healthy Turkey Chili cooking. It’s loaded with lycopene, vitamin C, iron and other micronutrients to support your immune system this flu season. Serve it alone or over brown rice with a crusty multigrain baguette and[Continue reading...]
Cranberry Oatmeal Cookies
The holiday season brings out the baker in many people. Cookies are fun to bake, eat and share with friends. They don’t have to be off-limits, especially when loaded with good-for-you ingredients such as fresh cranberries and whole oats. These gems are good for your heart and soul, and they’re simply irresistible! For baking cookies,[Continue reading...]
Super Simple Spinach-Fennel-Lentil Soup
3 Tb. Olive oil 1 large fennel bulb, stems & base cut removed 1 cup dried lentils, rinsed 8 cups water or vegetable broth 1/2 tsp. salt 1 large bunch fresh spinach, washed 1 Tb. fennel seed salt & pepper to taste 1-2 fresh lemons In a large soup pot, heat the oil and add[Continue reading...]
North African Lentil-Vegetable Soup
This is my favorite lentil soup of all time based on the flavor combination of added cinnamon and ginger, but its true benefits are to your health. To make it vegetarian & vegan, simply use vegetable broth instead of chicken. It’s a quick, easy one-pot meal that convinces even “non-bean eaters” that lentils are to[Continue reading...]
Two Lentil Soups to Love
Lentils are my favorite legume because you’ll never leave the table hungry if you’ve eaten them! They are not only filling and taste great but are also low in calories and very high in fiber. Lentils are great in soups, but try them in cold salads too. Unlike most other legumes (beans) and many vegetables,[Continue reading...]
Must Make “Mama Stamberg’s Cranberry Relish”
This is absolutely the best cranberry dish, and you’ll be wise not to eat turkey without it. I am thankful some friends introduced me to this 10 years ago. The only thing I might change is substituting lowfat sour cream for the full fat version. Either way, the health benefits of the cranberries, onions and[Continue reading...]
Creamed Onions
This is an absolute winner at Thanksgiving and the perfect companion to turkey and all the other usual side dish suspects. If you’re vegetarian, the onions take main stage on the plate. Enjoy! Creamed Onions 1 lb. (or more) Pearl onions, white or mixed colors 2 Tb. Butter 2 Tb. Flour 1 1/2 c. Whole[Continue reading...]
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