Baked Honey Tomatoes

 Jazz up a meal with this fancy but easy to make appetizer or side dish. It is especially grand when the tomatoes are in season! And that time is coming soon! You’ll Need 8 medium tomatoes ½ cup bread crumbs 1 teaspoon salt 1 teaspoon pepper 1 teaspoon tarragon, dried 4 teaspoons honey 4...

Chicken Caesar

As we move into spring, Caesar Salads are a perfect base for a meal and quite easy to make. This specific one is topped with chicken. For a substitute you could try a blackened fish or shrimp. You’ll Need 3 to 4 ounces of chicken per person cooked 1...

Ginger Dressing

  This is a perfect spring time salad topping and also a wonderful way to incorporate ginger, a super health food, into your diet.    You’ll Need 1 Tablespoon ginger, minced 2 Tablespoons shallot, minced 1 Tablespoon rice wine vinegar 2 Tablespoons lime juice 2 teaspoons soy sauce ¼...

Rosemary Potato Salad

Another way to make rosemary a delicious and nutritious part of your meal! You’ll Need 2 pounds (about 4 potatoes) small red potatoes (leave skin on), cubed 2 celery stalks, chopped 1 medium red onion, chopped 3 garlic cloves, chopped 6 tablespoons olive oil ¼ teaspoon salt ½ teaspoon...

Salmon in Dill Sauce

Herbs make meals come to life and they are also super for our health too! Dill is one of those special ones that works wonderfully with salmon. You’ll Need 2 pounds of salmon steaks Salt Pepper 1 Tablespoon butter 1 cup sour cream ½ teaspoon dill Directions Melt the...

Endive Beet and Red Onion Salad

Ever wondering what to do with Belgian Endives? Give this unique and colorful salad a try….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...

Cauliflower & Spinach Salad

This is a unique salad that would work well as a side dish for a variety of  meals. You’ll Need 3 cups cauliflower, cut into small flowerets ½ pound spinach 6 tablespoons vegetable oil 3 tablespoons white wine vinegar 1 large clove garlic, crushed ½ teaspoon dry mustard ½...

Why English is “The Language of Obesity”

Italian may be the language of romance, but English is the language of obesity. Need proof? If you line up all the countries around the world based on their obesity rates, you’ll see that English is the dominant language of six of the top nine most overweight countries. These nations...

Puffed Large Pancake

 Brunch anyone? This is a dish that is pleasing to many and quite versatile and delicious!  You’ll Need 3 Tablespoons butter ½ Cup milk ½ Cup all-purpose flour ¼ Cup sugar 2 Large eggs, at room temperature Directions Preheat oven to 425 Melt the butter in a 12-inch ovenproof...

Mexican Pasta Soup

 While the soup is simmering away put on some salsa music and enjoy dancing. You’ll Need 6 ounces Vermicelli, broken into 1-inch pieces 3 ½ cups chicken stock 2 cups water 1, 10 oz. can diced tomatoes and green chilies, undrained 2 tablespoons fresh cilantro, minced 1 teaspoon chili powder...

Lentil Soup with Portobello Mushrooms

Soluble fiber aids in cholesterol control and it’s found in lentils! You’ll Need 1 tablespoon olive oil 1 medium onion, finely chopped 4 cloves garlic, minced 1 pound Portobello mushrooms, stems removed, caps coarsely chopped 1 cup canned tomatoes, chopped with their juices 1 cup dried brown lentils, picked over and rinsed...

Swiss Chard Zucchini Frittata

An easy to make brunch component for the holiday guests that are in from out of town. You’ll Need: 2 Tablespoons olive oil 1 Small yellow onion finely chopped 1 Clove garlic crushed 2 Large Swiss chard leaves including stems, coarsely chopped 1 Medium zucchini, chopped 6 Eggs 1/8...