TL/DR – Easy Cheesy Bean Dip. Use a food processor and the oven to turn beans, sour cream, monterey jack cheese, ranch seasoning and lemon juice into a smooth, warm baked dip that will be gone as soon as it’s cool enough to eat. – …[read more]

TL/DR – Pumpkin Flax Bread. A super moist, high-fiber version of pumpkin bread, this recipe uses flaxseed meal, whole wheat flour, coconut sugar and avocado oil to achieve a delightfully moist and tender sweet treat that you won’t feel terrible about eating. – If you …[read more]

TL/DR – Corn Queso Dip. This dip is delicious cold, but even better baked! Fresh corn, tomatoes and jalapeño, queso quesadilla, lime juice, chives and spices are a great combination. – In the summer, there are days when the idea of turning on the oven …[read more]

TL/DR – An easy and flavorful blueberry muffin recipe made mostly in a blender, sweetened with agave nectar and with added protein and fiber from white whole wheat flour. – If you’ve ever tried to feed blueberry muffins to a child who picks the blueberries …[read more]

TL/DR – Chocolate Banana Bread. This is a healthier version of a classic that has sneaky grated carrot, white whole wheat flour, coconut sugar and dark chocolate chunks. Picky eaters might mistake it for cake. – During lockdown, I spent a lot of time baking …[read more]

TL/DR – Salsa Verde Baked Shrimp Dip. A different take on a favorite game day snack, this warm dip features the usual cooked shrimp, cream cheese, sour cream, mayo, and a twist of lemon with a tangy, slightly spicy kick from salsa verde and jalapeño. …[read more]

TL/DR – Dill Roasted Potatoes with Whipped Feta Dip. A simple and tasty appetizer or a side dish featuring fresh dill, lemon zest and feta whipped with sour cream and a touch of mayo. A great alternative snack for watching the big game! – I’m …[read more]

TL/DR – Baked Feta and Lentils. Chunks of fresh feta cheese nestled in Madras Lentils over sautéed fennel, radish, onion, garlic and green olives and baked. A great vegetarian appetizer to serve with toasts, chips or flatbread. – This is a recipe that came together …[read more]

TL/DR – Chocolate Beet Bean Banana Cake. A moist and nutritious version of chocolate cake with beets, kidney beans, banana, cocoa, coconut sugar, canola oil, egg and mini chocolate chips. It’s a sneaky-healthy chocolate cake. – In an effort to create healthier treats, I’ve been …[read more]

TL/DR – Zucchini Pepperoni Rollups. A fun and pretty recipe. Use a mandoline to create very thin strips of zucchini. Safety first! Rollup with pepperoni, fennel, bell peppers and fresh mozzarella. Bake with marinara from a jar. – Zucchini Pepperoni Rollups are a bit time …[read more]