Homemade Hummus
I have been challenged with children who, for lack of a better word, are high-maintenance when it comes to their hummus. I have tried to make my own homemade version a handful of times, only to hear them cry, “Where’s the real hummus?” Excuse me? This is the real stuff tootsie! After I let my [...]
Breakfast Parfait
My friend Jenny made me an amazing yogurt parfait after I had surgery, and I enjoyed it for multiple meals. While fruit and yogurt parfaits are really easy to make, I don’t think many of us try them as often as we should. It makes a complete breakfast: rich in fiber, calcium, vitamin D, potassium, [...]
Roasted Napa Cabbage with Sesame Dressing
My CSA bag from Our Local Foods was plentiful last week. And one of the largest items was a Napa cabbage. I felt slawed-out today, being that slaw is commonly my go-to recipe for cabbage. But I ran across a recipe from Eating Well that inspired me. I changed up the recipe to make [...]
Skillet Fish with Risotto
Our friend and realtor, Henry Cerceo, and his wife Linda shared this wonderful recipe on Facebook the other day. I asked if they’d share the recipe with you so that you can enjoy it too! I cannot wait to make it for my family. I have been getting our fish from Our Local Foods or [...]
Greens with Goat Cheese and Strawberries
My dear friend Sue has brought a number of dishes over to me to enjoy while I’m laid up. First off, she sent me homemade hummus with about 3 pounds of snap peas and celery to dip into it. My kids and I devoured it! I am still waiting on that recipe to share with [...]
Chickpea Basmati Rice with Kale & Brussels Sprouts Salad
My friend Denise brought this tasty meal over to us last week. While I don’t have an itemized recipe list to share, the ingredients are truly simple and should take you less than 30 minutes to prepare from start to finish! I’m quite certain the basmati and chickpea dish was not meant to be served [...]
Beef Stew with Sun-Dried Tomatoes
I recently had surgery on my foot – which has left me unable to bear weight on it for six weeks, making cooking and preparing meals (or doing much else) quite a task. While my husband has been a huge help, he has to get on with his crazy busy work schedule, and can’t really [...]
Gluten-Free Tortilla Product Review
While searching for my usual Food for Life Ezekiel 4:9 sprouted grain wraps (YUM!) at Whole Foods, I happened upon a product that, while it may have been available for some time now, was new to me: Food for Life Brown Rice tortillas. I wanted to bring them home and give them a try, in [...]
Quickie Lunch: Cranberry Almond Chicken Salad
This recipe is a take-off from my friend Kacie Highsmith’s famous chicken salad. She provided me with the ingredients – as I will for you – but with no specific measurements. So here’s what I made recently for some friends (measurements really aren’t exact, this is a fun salad to play around with). I could [...]
Shrimp ‘n Shells
This is a quick, easy, and tasty weeknight meal that can be made under 30 minutes. The whole wheat shells offer ample dietary fiber and a nice texture and the shrimp a good low-saturated fat source of protein. Pair with a dark leafy green salad and you’re on your way to a healthful meal everyone [...]