Of course there is the movie, which is a classic that will always be in my top ten, but Fried Green Tomatoes as a dish are so good. They are fried, but they feel healthier because they are tomatoes. They are actually quite filling and they …[read more]

TL/DR – Breadless Romesco Sauce. A gluten-free version of an easy and very tasty sauce that goes with just about anything. If there is a sauce that is perhaps a bit underrated or that flies under the radar, it’s Romesco sauce. It’s made from roasted …[read more]

TL/DR – Oregano Olive Tapenade. 6 ingredients, small food processor. Magic. Great as an appetizer, pizza sauce alternative, or a sandwich spread. Olives are salty and kind of bitter, but they also have all of that fat that makes them buttery and gives them a …[read more]

TL/DR – Cowboy Caviar. A low-sugar version of a nutritious and versatile fresh bean salad… or salsa… or dip. It does whatever you want it to! – There’s this fresh bean salsa called Cowboy Caviar and it’s really good, but the recipe often calls for …[read more]

TL/DR – Green Protein Dip. A tasty, zingy dip with protein, fiber and one green leafy vegetable. Also works as a sandwich spread or burrito filling. – In the struggle to get my picky eaters to eat legumes and green vegetables, sometimes a dip can …[read more]

TL/DR – Bean Dip Duo. Salsa Verde Pinto Bean Dip and Roasted Red Pepper White Bean Dip. Both simple to make and great with veggies, chips or as burrito or wrap sauce. – One thing I try to make at home instead of buying pre-made is …[read more]

Tl/DR – Tomato Pesto Naan Pizza. Tomato pesto is an easy alternative to pizza sauce with tomato paste, pine nuts, parmesan, olive oil and garlic. Any toppings work, but fresh mozzarella and basil are fantastic. – I first made tomato pesto because I really, (and …[read more]

TL/DR – Goat Cheese Stuffed Mushrooms. This is an easy appetizer or side for dinner. The filling is goat cheese, butter, lemon juice and zest, fresh thyme, salt and pepper, and they are topped with Panko crumbs. – While not the most attractive things on …[read more]

TL/DR – Artichoke Pinto Bean Dip. All you need for this amazing dip is a food processor, pinto beans, canned artichokes, lemon juice and zest, cream cheese, mayo, fresh thyme and oregano. It can be served cold or baked. –     Blend all ingredients until …[read more]

TL/DR – Oregano Pesto Flatbread Pizzas. A flavorful alternative to pizza sauce with easy toppings on your choice of store bought or homemade flatbread. –   Oregano Pesto is easy to make and packed with fresh oregano flavor, but Parsley Pesto works just as well …[read more]