Kids enjoy them and Mom approve too! I love apple and pecans. They are in abundance in the US. The old saying, “An apple a day, keeps the doctor away” rings true in my life. I want to try different ways to make a summer time treat that is fresh and healthy. Pansies are edible […]
Banana Blossom Heart & Cabbage Salad with Strawberry Infused Lemon/Lime-ade I grow bananas in my front yard and until they are mature enough to grow some sizable bananas, I get these blossoms that I can use in salads. The banana heart can be a bit bitter but when prepared correctly, they are wonderful salad compliments […]
Baked Zucchini Chips with Smoked Paprika & Edible Flowers This dish/snack is out of this world but does require a lot of time to cook. If you have a dehydrator, it may cut down the time by 1/3. I used the oven in this recipe because I don’t have a dehydrator. I also cooked this […]
Baked Spaghetti Squash with Pesto & Peas A friend of mine loves spaghetti squash and she wants to eat something that is healthy, nutritious and gluten free and grain free to keep inflammation down. Another friend of mine also has celiac disease and so I have been trying to create meals that are gluten free, […]
Almond Flour Cookie with Dates and Walnut Filling (Gluten Free, No Sugar Added, Non-Dairy) I have a sweet tooth and love cakes and cookies but it is a challenge to have them gluten free and without sugar added. I am not a baker by choice or talent. It requires precision and I admit I am […]
I love Eggplant but I am tired of the same old Parmesan which is full of breading and sauce. I want my vegetables to come out naturally with its own distinct texture and flavor. Baba Ganoush is a roasted eggplant dish that brings out the natural sweetness of eggplant that has a hint of garlic […]
Herb Grilled Chicken with Spicy Eggplant and Tomato Goulash Do you find yourself having very little time during this summer between the heat and kid’s activities piling up on you? Yet, the thought of going out to eat is daunting because it means getting another high fat, sugary, salty food that eats up your […]
What happens when you are just sick and tire of salads but yet still want something refreshing and light???? Stir Fry my friend is the answer… After all, over 1 billion people in the Far East can’t be all wrong. The nice thing about doing stir fry without all that sauce and oil is […]
Zucchini, Bell Pepper and Kale Salad in Balsamic Vinaigret This is a season of zucchini and bell peppers. Kale is always in season somehow…. What to do with these harvest to provide something refreshing and cool during the summer??? Salad of course. Balsamic vinaigrette is the best alternative to the rich/fatty dressing. So easy and […]
I love this dish because it is so simple and hassle free. I have been trying out this new item called Limette. It is a cross between a lime and a lemon. It is shaped like a lime, looks like a lemon but is not sour (more like an orange flavor). It is often known […]