This dish provides some great color and is a nutritious and delicious side. You’ll Need ½ pound raw beets, trimmed 3 heads of Belgian Endives, medium 1 red onion 1 Tablespoon Dijon mustard 1 Tablespoon red wine vinegar salt and pepper 3 Tablespoons olive oil 4 Tablespoons finely chopped...

Looking for a quick weeknight meal? This one is easy to make and can have many variations. Ingredients Cooked brown rice Avocado Green onion, chopped Sesame Seeds Soybeans, shelled Shredded carrot Soy sauce Directions Place cooked rice in a bowl. Top with toppings of choice. Give a tiny drizzle...

Give this soup a try; we have a heavy hunch that if you do, it’ll become a go to recipe for you. Ingredients 1 cup lentils 8 cups water 1 large potato, diced ½ bunch Swiss chard, kale, or endive coarsely chopped 1 medium onion, coarsely chopped Salt and...

We know that there are so many avenues to attain health information. And it can be overwhelming to decipher what is beneficial or a hoax. Research shows almost 40% of consumers reported using generative artificial intelligence (AI) for health-related purposes. And these systems are prone to be misleading, flat...

Start your New Year off with bean recipes! Beans are a super food and this is one of the many bonuses they may offer our health. This is a unique dish that is easy to prepare.  You’ll Need 1 1/2 cups cooked black-eyed peas 3 cups hot cooked rice...

I’m going to share something with you that is foundational to countless recipes I prepare. It’s boring, and not even something that you eat by itself! It’s chicken stock. Yes, seriously. But this is the magic that becomes the best soup you’ve ever tasted, and stew, and sauce, and...

This recipe works wonderfully for daily meals or special holiday ones too! You’ll Need 2 cups Dino or Curly kale, chopped 1 cup red cabbage, chopped 3 cups green cabbage, chopped ½ grapefruit, chopped 3 Tablespoons red onion, finely chopped 1/8 cup dried cranberries, chopped ½ cup candied walnuts...

The holiday season often brings a whirlwind of obligations and time pressures, leaving many feeling overwhelmed even at the thought of it all. While conventional stress relief strategies like deep breathing or yoga are effective, and may be tried and true for many, it may not spark the enthusiasm...

This is a tough article to write, as the stress and division the recent political months have created is quite real. However, the holiday season offers a chance to heal, reconnect, and focus on what truly matters: love, support, and togetherness. A place to start is to lead with...

Here is a nice addition to a family holiday brunch. Yields: 24 standard size muffins You’ll Need 4 eggs 3/4 cup sugar 2 cups pumpkin puree 3 cups all-purpose flour 2 teaspoons baking soda 2 teaspoons baking powder 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon 1 teaspoon salt 1 cup chopped walnuts...

“Experience gifting” is a refreshing approach to the holiday season that emphasizes connection over consumerism. This practice encourages us to reflect on the true meaning of the gift-giving itself. So often, we fill boxes with things that are opened one minute and forgotten the next. But experience gifting delivers...

Looking for a holiday side dish that many will enjoy? Give this recipe a try. You’ll Need 1 pound brussels sprouts Olive oil (about 2 tablespoons) or 2 pieces of thick cut bacon and one tablespoon olive oil or about 1 tablespoon bacon grease and 1 tablespoon olive oil...