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 – Chicken Pizza with Spinach Pesto. A versatile basic pizza with added nutrition in a tasty, bright green spinach pesto. This pizza has garlic undertones that make a great base for any toppings. – I don’t know what percentage of the population dislikes pizza …[read more]

TL/DR – Beet Caprese Salad. It’s a delicious Caprese salad… with beets. Added nutrients, beautiful marriage of flavors. Done. – Until very recently, beets weren’t a big feature in my kitchen. But I had a revelation this week when I went off book at the …[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]

Naan pizzas are one of the most versatile things to make for an easy dinner. Olive Tapenade Naan Pizzas riff on a delicious appetizer with the addition of fresh oregano and garlic. I love fresh mozzarella and grape tomatoes on this version, but most any …[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 – 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 – Chocolate Chip Pumpkin Bread. This is a one-bowl easy quick bread with pecans and mini-chocolate chips. – Chocolate Chip Pumpkin Bread is great for breakfast, snacks, or slicing and freezing between parchment paper pieces in a freezer bag to have a slice whenever …[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]