Here is an alternative to mashed potatoes for Thanksgiving, ideal for those of you cutting out white carbs (potatoes, rice, pasta, etc). Parsnips are a very light yellow and look like funky carrots. They do have quite a bit of sugar/carbohydrate, but are healthier than...
This is a fresh, delicious slaw nothing like the store-bought, goopy stuff filled with mayonnaise. It’s a perfect recipe for any time and goes well with tacos, barbecue or just as a salad. It’s also perfect for a potluck or party since it should be...
Healthy, filling and tasty, this soup is perfect for fall. If you omit the ham and use vegetable stock, it’s vegan. Serve with toasted whole grain bread or homemade croutons. Mushroom Barley Soup Serves 6-8 3 TBSP olive oil 2 large or 3 medium onions, chopped 4...
This dish is perfect for these 100 degree days since it can be made ahead of time. It can be eaten warm, cold, or at room temperature and can easily comprise a light meal as there’s protein, starch and vegetable in one dish. There are...
This recipe is adapted from Martha Stewart. It’s another great, light summer noodle salad and healthier than your standard macaroni salad. Soba Noodle Salad with Grilled Eggplant and Tomatoes 1 Eggplant, cut lengthwise into 1-inch slices Coarse salt Olive oil 2 medium tomato, halved 8 ounces...
serves 4 3-4 stalks of lacinto kale 1/2- 1 large cucumber, peeled and chopped into chunks 1/2 apple, cut into chunks 1/4 cup candied pecans, roughly chopped (TJs carries these) 1/4 cup (or less) crumbled gorgonzola cheese 1/4 cup balsamic vinaigrette Remove the kale leaves from...
Serves 4 1 TBSP butter 1 TBSP olive oil 1 clove garlic, minced 1 package sliced cremini mushrooms 1/4-1/2 tsp kosher salt 1 lb green beans, washed, trimmed and cut in half if long 1 1/2 TBSP marsala wine freshly grated pepper Heat butter and...
This is from Bon Appetit magazine. I followed the recipe exactly except for the addition of the chili. Healthy, easy and delicious. Broiled salmon with scallions and sesame 2 garlic cloves, thinly sliced 3 tablespoons fresh lime juice 2 tablespoons soy sauce 2 teaspoons honey 1 tablespoon plus 2 teaspoons vegetable oil ½ teaspoon sesame seeds, plus...
This easy recipe from Food and Wine magazine is as good as the best fried chicken (without actually frying). Serve with a hearty grain (like farro or brown rice) and a green salad. Coriander-and-Almond-Crusted Chicken Legs Ingredients: 1/2 cup whole blanched almonds 2 1/2 tablespoons coriander seeds ...
This recipe is adapted from the Stir-Fry William Sonoma cookbook, which is from a set I received as a wedding gift. My kids love this recipe and it’s fast, easy and colorful. The recipe calls for snow peas, but I prefer sugar snap peas for...