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 – Chai tea bags steeped in milk, lots of orange zest, warm spices and coconut sugar make this whole wheat muffin a great way to start a cool fall morning. – Orange zest marries perfectly with the flavors of black tea, cinnamon, cardamom, ginger …[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 – Tomato Snap Pea Salad with Basil Pesto Vinaigrette. Take the ingredients for pesto sauce, add balsamic vinegar and toss with cherry tomatoes and snap peas. An easy and most flavorful side salad for a weeknight dinner! – My neighbor was the inspiration for …[read more]