[dropcap style=”dropcap2″ color=”gray”]I[/dropcap] have high hopes this year that my expanded vegetable garden will produce so many vegetables that come fall I’ll have a pantry full of canned vegetables and fruits. Jars of pickled okra waiting to garnish the perfect bloody marry. Fresh stewed tomatoes in the middle of winter and jars of fresh…
Kale Chips
[pinit count=”horizontal”] You’ve probably heard people buzzing about Kale and its nutritional benefits recently and you might be wondering what the easiest way is to give this super food a try. This recipe for Kale chips takes 15 minutes to prep and cook and is super delicious! There are a number of seasoning variations to…
Quinoa Salad with Toasted Walnuts, Goat Cheese, Red Grapes, Basil, Cranberries and Blueberry Dressing
[pinit count=”horizontal”] I made this quinoa salad for a baby shower we hosted last weekend and it was a big hit and I promised the ladies I would post it this week. There is a fine line between perfectly cooked and over cooked quinoa. Most packaged quinoa calls for 1 cup of quinoa to 2…
Roasted Brussel Sprouts with Apples, Red Onions and Garlic
[pinit count=”horizontal”] For lovers of brussel sprouts you already know how great they are, especially when they’re roasted. For you adventurous naysayers forget the childhood memories of bitter bland mini cabbage on your Sunday dinner plate. These tiny morsels of roasted, slightly sweet with a tang of bitter goodness are a far cry from…
Miracle Noodles-Review
[pinit] I’ve never been a big fan of pasta. Let me rephrase. I’m not a big fan of American style pasta portions. When I say American style I’m referring to the pasta dishes in most chain Italian restaurants. The portions are enough for 3 adults. Sure it’s great for left overs….for 3 days but I…
Perfect Hummus
[pinit count=”horizontal”] My Monday through Friday consists of shopping, cooking and serving food to 50 kids at a private school that range from 15 months to 9 years old. To say kids are the toughest critics would be an understatement but it keeps me on my toes. It’s difficult coming up with new snack and…
Gluten Free Quiche
I love quiche! Probably because of the combination of eggs and flaky, buttery crust. On my mission to re-create the dishes I love so much I decided to create a gluten free quiche by leaving out the crust. The great thing about this recipe is you can literally clean out your vegetable drawer with it….
Millet Tabouleh Salad
[pinit] This tabouleh salad recipe uses millet which is a seed that is high in B vitamins, potassium, phosphorus, magnesium, iron, zinc copper and manganese. Millet and other whole grains have been shown to substantially lower risk for type 2 diabetes and help prevent breast cancer. It’s considered a good source of protein and is…