Recipes

This month in the spirit of St Patty’s Day – why not get your green on? No need to add green food coloring to grits or potatoes, when there are lots of delicious naturally green food with which you can…

These perfect-for-the-season cookies make great gifts for friends and family, teachers, kids at school, office co-workers or anyone else with whom you'd like to share a bit of Valentine sweetness. Wrap them individually or by the plateful in transparent or…

Great alongside a lean protein, or on it's own with a salad.Makes 4-6 servingsIngredients: 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil1 medium onion1 fine diced red pepper1 small zucchini diced small2 garlic cloves3/4 cup quinoa (cooked)2 teaspoons fresh thyme leavessalt and ground…

Being prepared/planning ahead, hiring a personal chef for a few nights a week on your busiest days, and personal chef-ing yourself are three steps to ensure that your family is having a healthy sit-down dinner every night of the week…

Good in small batches or large ones, this vinaigrette is easy to make, can be used for a variety of recipes, and will hold in your refrigerator for several weeks. To make the vinaigrette, I recommend using local ingredients and…

A hearty meal with a fruity flavor that the whole family will love.Ingredients2 tbsp coconut oil3 lbs pork roast, cut into 1½ -inch cubes½ white onion, diced3 cloves garlic, crushed2 jalapeño peppers, diced2 cups fresh-cut pineapple2 tbsp apple cider vinegar½…

I love coming home and smelling the fall flavors in this dish. The ginger adds a nice accent. The pork chops come out succulent and tender. Ingredients4 thick cut pork chops2 tbsp coconut oil½ tsp cinnamon1 tsp allspice2 ripe d’anjou pears,…

These cookies are appealing not only because of their flavor and texture, but also because the dough can be prepared ahead of time and frozen until ready to bake. This is particularly helpful when planning several dessert items for a…

One of the best parts of the holidays is the memories that come from preparing your family’s traditional foods. We all enjoy reliving the times that come with recipes that have been passed down from one generation to another and…

Ingredients:2 cups shredded raw pumpkin (or any other winter squash)3 local or organic eggs1 3/4 cups organic sugar1 cup plain Greek yogurt (not the low- or fat-free kind)2 cups all-purpose flour1/4 teaspoon baking powder2 teaspoons baking soda2 teaspoons cinnamon1 teaspoon…

Halloween is only weeks away and festive fall treats are popping up everywhere. All though the various sweet and sugary temptations are hard to resist, you don’t have to break your diet to enjoy the seasonal fare. Certified nutritionist, personal…

Celebrate the fall season with this yummy blend of brown sugar, maple syrup and pumpkin spice. Yield: 5 cupsIngredients2 tablespoons brown sugar 2 tablespoons maple syrup 1 1/2 teaspoons pumpkin spice mix 1 tablespoon butter or margarine 1/2 cup chopped pecans,…

Whip up this yummy Halloween treat that the kids will love.Yield: About 16 ballsIngredients10 cups popped corn 1 (1-lb.) bag miniature marshmallows 1/4 cup (1/2 stick) butter or margarine 1 cup diced dried fruit (papaya, mango or peaches) 1 cup…

Kids will love this tasty Halloween treat!Ingredients8 cups air-popped popcorn 7 ounces marshmallow cream 1/2 cup reduced fat peanut butter 1 cup candy corn DirectionsCombine marshmallow cream and peanut butter in a large bowl; mix until smooth. Stir in popcorn…

This is a savory take on butternut squash purée which works well with the sweetness of the apples and leeks in the chicken.Butternut Squash Purée (serves 4-6)1 medium butternut squash, peeled, seeded and diced into 1-2 inch chunks 2 oz.…

When the weather turns cooler this delicious and nutritious dish will hit the spot.Chicken Paillards with Leeks and Apples with Butternut Squash Purée (serves 4)8 chicken cutlets or 4 chicken breasts, halved widthways 1/4 cup flour 1 tbsp butter 1 tbsp…