Category: Recipes

This is a unique salad that incorporates fruits and veggies and also makes a nice complement to a variety of meals. You’ll Need 4 medium carrots, shredded 1/3 cup pomegranate seeds 1 Tablespoon scallions, chopped 3 Tablespoons lemon juice 2 Tablespoons olive oil Salt and pepper to taste Directions...

Submitted by Kristy at Eckert Seamans. Thank you Kristy! This sounds like a delectable side dish for a holiday feast. You’ll Need 1/2 cup butter 1 cup sugar 6 slices bread (I use white bread) – cubed & cut tops off (only the tops – leave the remaining crust...

One of the most perfect holiday cookies, but really it can work at any time of year. Give this ginger snap recipe a try. Yields: Approximately 3 dozen cookies You’ll Need: ¼ cup softened, butter 1 cup granulated sugar (you can leave out 1 to 2 Tablespoons)  ¼ cup...

It’s the time of year for pumpkins! Pumpkin is great to cook with and is somewhat underutilized. The directions for this recipe are very loose. So have fun and experiment and celebrate the art of cooking! You’ll Need Equal parts of peeled pumpkin and potatoes Onion finely chopped Butter...

Beans are one of the healthiest foods on the planet and benefit cholesterol control too! They can be prepared in so many different ways so experiment with them by mixing in some cheese, hot peppers or hot sauce. You’ll Need 2 cups cooked pinto beans, divided 1/2 cup water...

Veggies are the building blocks of the Mediterranean diet. Try this recipe as a way to savor green beans. You’ll Need  2 Tablespoons butter  1 ½ pounds fresh green beans  1 large tomato peeled and chopped  ½ cup green onion, chopped  1 teaspoon salt  1/8 teaspoon pepper  ½ teaspoon...

This is a refreshing, satisfying salad all in one! You’ll Need: 16 ounces dried tortellini 2 red bell pepper, chopped 1 small red onion, chopped 1/4 cup black olives Dressing – you’ll need: 1/2 cup vinegar 1/2 cup olive oil 3 tablespoons fresh mint, chopped 3 tablespoons lemon 1...

This combination is so surprisingly wonderful together because you basically have a spice cake that is made moist by the zucchini and sweet by the chocolate, that’s a    win-win! You’ll Need 2 ounces bittersweet chocolate, chopped 2 eggs, beaten 1 1/3 cups sugar 1 1/3 sticks unsalted butter,...

This salad is a delicious complement to many meals and a cancer fighter too. Arugula is such an interesting green that can really take a salad to another level. You’ll Need 1 cup of arugula ¾ cup olive oil 3 Tablespoons red wine vinegar 1 ½ teaspoons Dijon mustard...

This recipe is easy to prepare yet feels like something you’d enjoy at ta 5 star restaurant! You’ll Need: 1/2 cup sugar (or less) 1 teaspoon vanilla extract 1 container (15 ounces) ricotta cheese 1/2 tablespoon instant espresso powder 1 teaspoon unsweetened cocoa powder Pinch of ground cinnamon Directions:...

Making herbs a regular part of the diet is a super idea as many are a  great source of antioxidants. Yields approximately 1 ½ cups You’ll Need: 1 cup packed basil leaves ½ cup toasted walnuts 1 garlic clove ½ cup Parmesan Cheese 1/3 cup olive oil Salt to...

Avocados are super for our heart and overall health. You’ll Need 1 ripe avocado, coarsely chopped 1 tablespoon finely diced red onion 1 tablespoon minced jalapeno 1 teaspoon fresh lemon juice Salt Pepper It’s the easiest salad Just mix them all together, salt and pepper to taste. Note: Another wonderful...