Eat Healthy – Live long, Live strong
I was tempted to entitle this recipe “Cherry-Peach Crisp”, but the truth of the matter is this healthier version of the classic dessert differs from the original in many ways. The filling relies on the natural sweetness of in-season fresh stone fruit, so there is no need for added sugar. Instead of butter or oil…
Here’s a perfect no-bake back-to-school snack/dessert, the ingredients for which you most likely already have in your kitchen; especially if you have kiddos. I bought a huge box of toasted whole grain oats cereal (basically Cheerios) from Trader Joe’s a few weeks ago, with Lily in mind. I place a handful on her high chair…
This easy, 3-ingredient apricot jam recipe is perfect for using up less-than-sweet fruit. Ready in 15 minutes without any added pectin. Turning Sour Apricots into Sweet Jam Boy, do I know how to pick ‘em. Yes, I’m being sarcastic, and yes, I chose another batch of less-than-stellar summer fruit that I neither wanted to eat plain nor…
This healthy strawberry sauce recipe is the perfect way to use up fresh summer berries. Sweetened with agave nectar and ready in minutes, it makes a delicious topping for breakfast or dessert. Summer Farmers Market Finds Happy second day of summer! Along with 2 1/2 months off from work, I have been eagerly anticipating the…
Unlike those strawberries and these apricots, the blueberries and nectarines used for this Summer Fruit Crisp were near perfect in their pure, unadulterated state. I typically have no problem tearing through a pint of berries or a bagful of stone fruit. Before they surpass their state of prime ripeness. But in this case, I needed to put to quick…
Sunday evening is typically the one night per week I reserve for a long-cooking homestyle dinner. Especially in the winter, I find it comforting to spend the late afternoon hours. Preparing a main dish that perfumes the apartment with aromas and simmers on the stove or braises in the oven. Today was such a Sunday….
White chicken chili is a cozy, comforting, and surprisingly sophisticated twist on the classic beef chili. It’s a hearty, flavorful stew that replaces the traditional ingredients of red kidney beans, tomatoes, and beef with chicken, white beans, green chilies, and a savory, often creamy broth. Whether you’re craving a quick weeknight dinner, planning a game-day…