September 20th to the 25th is International Week of Happiness at Work!   Employee happiness is essential for your well-being but, honestly, also for your organization. That’s because happier employees tend to be more productive, creative, and that positive vibe is infectious! So, for this week in September, introduce...

This recipe hits all the right notes for the perfect fall food. It’s got pumpkin for that super antioxidant carotene kick for your health. You roast it, AND add parmesan on the end for what will become your favorite fall comfort food of all! Plus, it’s super simple to...

People use that phrase, “It’s all Greek to me”, to mean that it’s really hard and complicated. Let’s change that because this soup is souper simple and easy to pull off. And in fact, it’s so delicious that my family (normally not soup fans AT ALL) are now totally...

These are truly “amaze-balls”, and the aroma alone will turn this recipe into a monthly staple in your home.               You’ll Need:                                           ...

Featured here is a common dish in many parts of the Mediterranean. Give it a try and get creative with it too! You’ll Need 9 ½ cups chicken broth 2 cups yellow cornmeal 1 cup grated Parmesan cheese 3 Tablespoons butter 1 teaspoon onion powder Directions Bring chicken broth...

What do you do with those “end of the summer” tomatoes? You’ve had sliced tomatoes, put them in salad, and if you’re really industrious maybe you made gazpacho! But wow, now what? At the end of summer, you may feel like you’re just over tomatoes. I personally don’t get...

Thank you Carol R. for this nutritious and delicious recipe. Ingredients 3 large tomatoes, sliced 8 ounces mozzarella cheese, sliced 1 Avocado ¼ cup olive oil ¼ cup balsamic vinegar ¼ teaspoon salt ⅛ teaspoon ground black pepper ¼ cup minced fresh basil Directions Gather all ingredients. Place tomato slices, Avocado slices alternating with mozzarella slices, on a large serving platter. Combine oil,...

Thank you Raana T. for your recipe submission and what a GREAT name for a recipe! INGREDIENTS 3 Roma tomatoes diced 2 ripe avocados diced ½ cup red onion diced 15 oz black beans rinsed/drained 15 oz black eyed peas rinsed/ drained 1 ½ cups frozen sweet corn or...

Growing up, my mom prepared the day-in day-out meals, while dad did the fancy stuff on the weekends. And her foods channeled her northern Kentucky country upbringing – think buttermilk biscuits, corn pone, and the best pinto beans you’ve ever tasted! But my standout favorite was her summer fruit...

Green beans are a blank palate. Jazz them up; this one is bursting with flavor. You’ll Need 1 pound green beans, ends trimmed 2 garlic cloves, minced 1 Tablespoon red-wine vinegar 1 Tablespoon olive oil 1/8 teaspoon salt 1/8 teaspoon freshly ground pepper Directions Steam beans for 5 to...

In just 5 minutes, you can help loosen your lower back for the entire day. Pick a part of your morning routine (waiting for the coffee to brew, prior to your shower, etc.) and commit to that the time when you’ve “got your back”. There are other stretches of...

Gazpacho is a perfect summer soup, and there are so many ways to tweak it to make it your own creation! So start out using this recipe as a base. Taste as you go, of course at the end, and then finally get feedback from the people you’re serving...