Veggie Tacos

This recipe has been in my arsenal for at least 8 years. I started making it after my daughter was born, and have passed it along to many friends and clients. You can add a little sour cream or a little cheese of your choice, but it’s a vegan recipe that is perfect as written….

Red Lentil Pasta

I have been experimenting this fall and winter with alternative protein pastas. I love chickpea pasta. Banza is my go to brand. It’s in a bright orange box if you are looking to try it. The penne and elbow shapes work best with sauces and pestos. I wanted to try red lentil pasta next. Fortunately…

Blood Orange and Fennel Salad

I saw blood oranges on sale today which means winter citrus is in their prime. Winter citrus makes life so sweet in the Midwest and other Northern states during the dreary and sunless days. I’m featuring my Blood Orange and Fennel Salad. This dish has everything to make you feel sunny and bright on a cold…

Creamy Chicken & Wild Rice Soup

I first made this recipe at least 4 years ago and found it on a blog. Little Spice Jar. It is a crock pot recipe and it was perfect the first time I made it. Since then, I have made it for my clients, my volunteer groups and over and over for my family. Try…

Toasts

A toast to toasts for the New Year! These easy to dream up nutritional bombs can be eaten at breakfast, lunch, dinner or a mid day snack. Don’t just think of them for breakfast. Here are a few ideas. Some you probably already make, some maybe new to you. Some inspiring to you. Get creative…

Healthy Hors D’Oeuvre’s

New Year’s Eve and New Year’s day is upon us and here are a few ideas to ring in the new year with yummy healthful hors d’oeuvre’s. Mini Peppers with Herb Goat Cheese 1 package mini peppers, halved and seeded 4 oz of goat cheese 1 tsp each fresh thyme, rosemary, oregano chopped fine Mix…