“Meatless Mondays”: Integrate New Ingredients Into Your Diet!
There are ways to embrace the concept of a Meatless Monday without adding lots of fat and extra calories to your meal. Take this opportunity to cook with ingredients you may not have used before, or eat styles of food you haven’t previously embraced.
A Romantic Celebration at Home
It’s a wonderful thing to be able to prepare a romantic, celebratory meal for your love one at home. We all bond over food, and a delicious dinner prepared from the heart…
Salmon Pillows with Lemon Rice Pilaf
Salmon Pillows with Lemon Rice Pilaf
Parmesan Smashed Red Potato
Parmesan Smashed Red Potato
Asparagus, Roasted Beet, and Goat Cheese Salad
Asparagus, Roasted Beet, and Goat Cheese Salad
Black Bean Brownies with Chocolate Chunks
Black Bean Brownies with Chocolate Chunks
Chocolate Hazelnut Truffles
Chocolate Hazelnut Truffles
Tips for a Healthy New Year
Starting the second that the clock strikes 12 on New Year’s Day, they are waiting for you. Changes, Resolutions and Good Intentions.
Mini Roast Beef Wellingtons with Horseradish Sauce
Baked Puff Pastry filled with a mixture of Roast Beef, Swiss Cheese and Mushrooms served with a spicy Horseradish sauce.
Blue Cheese-Stuffed Figs with Proscuitto
Fresh or Dried Figs, stuffed with pieces of Blue Cheese, wrapped with Proscuitto slices, and baked. Topped with chopped Walnuts.
Cheese and Artichoke Heart Rounds
Artichoke Hearts, Onion and Cheese infuse this crustless quiche-like side dish with lots of flavor.
Kale and Edamame Fritters with Gorgeous Green Chutney
Tender Fritters, laced with Kale, Edamame, Garlic and Ginger, pan-fried and served with a green Chutney made with Cilantro, Apple, Garlic, and Tomato. Fresh and flavorful!
Elegant, Creative and Easy Holiday Appetizers
Want to break free from the typical cheese plates, crudités, and guacamole? Here are a few ideas for creative, tasty and easy appetizers that will wow the crowd!
Potato and Turnip Mash
Yukon Gold Potatoes and slightly peppery Turnips mashed together with Sour Cream and a touch of Butter.
Butternut Squash and Potato Mash
Yukon Gold Potatoes and sweet Butternut Squash mashed together with Sour Cream and a touch of Butter.
Stuffed Acorn Squash
Baked Acorn Squash filled with a Sweet Stuffing with Celery, Onions, Apples and Raisins.
Orange Sweet Potatoes/Yams
Tasty Sweet Potatoes (or Yams), slow roasted, then mashed with fresh Orange Juice, Orange Zest and a touch of Butter.
Green Beans and Red Onion with Warm Mustard Vinaigrette
A warm Green Bean dish, accented with sweet and tender Red Onions and a Red Wine Vinegar and Dijon Mustard Vinaigrette.
Glazed Brussels Sprouts with Bacon
Steamed Brussels Sprouts tossed with salty Bacon, and a Sweet and Tart Dijon-Brown Sugar Glaze. Topped with toasted Almonds.
Holidays & Healthful Eating
There is nothing better this time of year than a delicious, slow-cooked meal that echoes the love and care put into it. And nothing says “love and care” more than the holiday table.