I guess discovering the ease of making salads ahead inspired me to look further. Now I’m on to breakfast! So I found a simple recipe for Overnight Oatmeal from The Kitchn blog and decided to pair it up with some Fruit & Nut Granola and Maple & Cinnamon Glazed Apples. I made enough for 4 servings. You can cover and store any leftovers in the refrigerator for … Read more Cooking Ahead makes Eating a Healthy Breakfast a Snap!
One of my favorite holiday gifts so far this year is “The San Luis Obispo Farmer’s Market Cookbook!” Written by Kendra Aronson, it is a compilation of stories and recipes from local farms and restaurants on the central coast of California. Aside from the tantalizing recipes, the pages are filled with enticing photographs that are sure to make your mouth water! For my first endeavor into … Read more Another Victory for Brussels Sprouts!
I love Fuyu persimmons! They have a wonderful flavor, are easy to use and are so pretty. This is a great recipe for company where you can prep all of the ingredients ahead, and assemble right before serving. They will last on a tray at room temperature and don’t need to be eaten right away although you may have a difficult time keeping them from being gobbled up … Read more This one gets my Vote for my 2015 Favorite Appetizer!
This is a super healthy and delicious recipe for Creamy Goat Cheese Spinach Soup. It is made creamy from the addition of a bit of goat cheese blended into the soup instead of using cream. The cheese adds a delightful flavor that is very complimentary to spinach. This soup would make a great pairing for a sandwich or wrap for lunch as well as a perfect starter … Read more Eat Your Greens in this Delicious Soup!
I love food from every region of the world and I am constantly experimenting with new styles and flavors. But my favorite go-to meals I would have to say, are Mexican and Sushi. Quite the opposite end of the spectrum! When I eat sushi, I always feel like I am having a healthy low-fat meal which makes me feel good. So often, I really crave Mexican … Read more How to see Spaghetti Squash in a Whole New Light!
Beautiful food is the most appealing. That is why you see chefs everywhere delivering works of art through their creative dishes. When the food is also delicious, you have a true masterpiece. This Roasted Golden Beet & Kale Salad achieves perfection in both categories! It is such a festive salad with the vibrant colors of nature complimenting each other. So simple and quick to prepare, it is perfect for … Read more Ring in the Holidays with this Stunning Salad!
Even the most adamant beet naysayer will love this dish. Beets are a unique source of phytonutrients called betalains. Betanin and vulgaxanthin are the two best-studied betalains from beets, and both have been shown to provide antioxidant, anti-inflammatory, and detoxification support. If that isn’t enough reason to eat them, then this recipe will be! Golden Beets are even more of a reason to eat beets. … Read more An Amazing Spaghetti Dish made with Golden Beets and Sundried Tomatoes!
Looking for something a little different for your Thanksgiving vegetable side dish? Well look no further. This amazing casserole of roasted vegetables and bacon are covered with a succulent, creamy blue cheese sauce which creates a side dish that pairs wonderfully with roast turkey! If you are hosting a small gathering, you can serve it in individual casseroles or ramekins. For a large group, assemble it … Read more A Creamy Blue Cheese Sauce with Brussels Sprouts, Fennel and Bacon
There is something so earthy and satisfying about dishes containing squash and root vegetables. They are extremely versatile and can be used in soups, gratins, pasta dishes, mashes, and even desserts! The options are endless for these jewels from nature. Although they are often subtle in flavor, they benefit greatly from enhancers like spices and fresh herbs. This recipe from Yotam Ottolenghi combines squash with several root vegetables in … Read more Fall’s Best Bounty – Squash and Root Vegetables!
Fall is here and everything is coming up pumpkins! Pumpkin spice lattes, pumpkin soup, pumpkin pie…to name a few. If it tastes good, then it’s even better with pumpkin! There are also other reasons to enjoy this humble backyard vegetable. They are rich in antioxidants and vitamins. Although low in calories, pumpkin has an abundant amount of the poly-phenolic antioxidants lutein, xanthin, and carotenes. A simple … Read more It’s Pumpkin Season!
