Eat Healthy – Live long, Live strong
As much as it pains me to write this, strawberry season here in New England will soon come to an end. I’ve been hoarding containers of the organic red berries with the intention of using them in recipes… the problem is, I keep polishing them off before I have a chance to cook or bake…
Stuffed dates are an easy but impressive hors d’oeuvre that transcend seasonality. Equally well-suited for an elegant winter dinner party or a backyard summer BBQ, these two-bite delicacies balance sweet, salty, and tangy flavors as well as chewy, creamy, and crunchy textures. I decided to make two varieties of stuffed dates for a 4th of…
Phew! It has been H-O-T here in Boston this week. I don’t know about you but when the temperature soars I have little interest in spending a prolonged amount of time over the stove or in front of the oven. Even though I could happily enjoy a bowl of fruit and yogurt for dinner on…
If you read my post on Flourless White Chocolate Peanut Butter Cookies, you are well aware of my loyalty to the Peanut Butter and Co. product line. I’ve never tried a peanut butter from that company that I didn’t absolutely love, so it hadn’t crossed my mind to seek out other brands. That is, until a couple of weeks…
Oh, and fresh mozzarella. But hey, I had to cut the title off at some point – it’s long enough as is. I know what you may be thinking. Fruit? On a pizza? What? Let me just stop you right there. Indulge me for a moment and think about how fantastic fruit and cheese taste…
As you might recall from this post, I promised you a recipe for blondies using Saratoga Peanut Butter Company Blizzard [white chocolate] Butter. Well, here it is! These cakey blondies deliciously combine the flavors of white chocolate, peanut butter, and banana. The healthy fat in the peanut butter – along with the moisture from the mashed bananas – negates…
Nothin’ new & creative this time, folks… just my version of a classic entree salad. If prepared with a high ratio of fresh produce and lean protein to flavorful but high fat extras, a cobb salad can be a healthy and filling meal. In other words, mound your plate high with plenty of crisp romaine…
I so much enjoyed my Pumpkin Spice Granola, that I had to make another batch of homemade whole-grain goodness. I switched up the ingredients a bit, opting this time for the simple – but delectable – pairing of maple and dates. Toasted walnuts or pecans would be a delicious addition, if you so choose. Although not…
Did you know that August is National Sandwich Month? Well, what better month to feature the the two sandwich recreations I made, both of which were inspired by the awesome Mendocino Farms sandwich shop John and I visited twice while in L.A. Name: Curried Chicken Salad Sandwich Cuisine: Fusion Prep Time: 15 minutes Cooking Time: 0 minutes (no…
Since making this most recent batch of granola, (other recipes I’ve posted are Pumpkin Spice Granola and Maple Date Granola), I’ve been repeatedly asking myself why I don’t make homemade granola more often. Preparing this breakfast staple at home allows you not only to control the quality of ingredients, but also to be creative with flavor combinations. When…