TL/DR – A filling, high-fiber apple waffle that doesn’t taste high-fiber topped with homemade apple butter syrup. A favorite among picky eaters and perfect for freezing and re-heating. – This apple waffle version is not meant to be ultra healthy, but flaxseed meal and white …[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 – Orange Miso Braised Collard Greens. A vegan take on a healthy and affordable green leafy vegetable, with the complimentary flavors of orange juice and zest, fresh ginger, honey, vinegar, and freshly ground black pepper. Great as a side dish or tossed with ramen …[read more]

TL/DR – Cantaloupe Pepperoni Salad with Lemon Basil Buttermilk Dressing. Try this amazing flavor combination, which is as tasty as it is weird. A perfect summer dinner salad! – As odd as this flavor combination sounds, it is the best thing I’ve eaten this summer. …[read more]

TL/DR – Chicken Lettuce Tacos. Ground chicken, onion, garlic, jalapeño, spices and cider vinegar form a delicious filling for healthy lettuce tacos topped with oregano lime crema. – Easy and heathy weeknight meal alert! This recipe has a fairly traditional taco filling with a unique …[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 – Gruyere Broccoli Soup. This easy weeknight soup is a creamy alternative to traditional broccoli cheese soup with mushrooms, shallots, fresh thyme, garlic and gruyere cheese. – In my neck of the woods, we have only had one decent snowfall this winter and it’s …[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 – Slow Cooker Kielbasa Farro Soup. An easy soup! Cream of mushroom soup is the base, with carrots, farro, garlic, kielbasa and a good combination of seasonings. Try it on a winter weeknight! – This recipe began as an exercise in cleaning out the …[read more]

TL/DR – Chocolate Pumpkin Spice Bundt Cake. A deliciously spiced combination of two fantastic flavors with a cinnamon chocolate glaze. – This Thanksgiving I fed my vegetarian family Meatless Shepherd’s Pie, Maple Balsamic Roasted Brussels Sprouts, Homemade Hummus, and this cake. It was not traditional, but …[read more]