After watching The Magic Pill on Netflix  Ron and I have been trying to live more of a Keto life so we’ve been cutting way back on carbs.   I tested a few recipes for a keto “Bread” made with macadamia nuts, coconut butter and egg, […]

This salad is bitter, sweet, and salty and super robust. It’s so flavorful that it can be a meal on it’s own.

From health food stores to coffee shops I have been seeing these energy or protein balls being sold everywhere for $3-$4 per piece.  While I am obsessed with everything about them from the taste to the energy provided to the all- natural goodness, they are […]

If you’re trying to keep your salads interesting as we move into winter then give this nutty quinoa, spinach and apple salad a shot.   You can also add grilled shrimp or chicken to make it a fuller meal. Ingredients 1 cup quinoa, pre- rinsed 2 […]

    Spinach Salad w/Butternut Squash & Feta Makes 6-7 servings Ingredients: 5 ½ cups Butternut Squash 5 cups (1 1/2 lbs) cubed butternut squash, cut into 3/4 inch pieces 1 1/2 tbsp olive oil Salt and freshly ground black pepper 1 cup honey glazed pecans 10 oz baby spinach 1 1/4 cups pomegranate arils […]

This Roasted Golden Beet & Arugula Summer salad will easily transition into Fall, and is equally delicious paired with meat or fish as it is standing on it’s own!   Serves 4: Time:  50 minutes Ingredients: For Salad: 4 medium to large golden beets 2 […]

Say yes to replacing the usual romaine lettuce with Brussel sprouts to create a Ceasar salad packed with, protein, fiber, magnesium, B vitamins and so much more!  Make the dressing from scratch with simple ingredients like olive oil and egg yolk for a healthier alternative […]

Chilled cucumber used as a cracker is perfect for a refreshing summer appetizer or mid-afternoon snack.  Up your app game with this dish that takes only 10 minutes to make and tastes as good as it looks! Recipe: Makes 20 servings Ingredients: 1 large chilled cucumber […]

This Blood Orange Ginger “Mocktail” is perfect for long summer afternoons hanging with friends.  Tart and refreshing it is beautiful in both color and taste.  If you must take it to a cocktail Tequila would be my recommendation. wink wink! Recipe: Makes 2 servings Ingredients: […]

Who doesn’t love Guacamole…it’s festive and delicious!   My friends always request it of me as my dish to bring to any get together, and I’m happy to oblige.   Since I have been making it for years, I’ve tweaked the recipe a little each time until […]