Sautéed Bell Peppers weren’t part of my plan when I bought the colorful red, yellow, and green bell peppers. In fact, I bought them because I wanted to work on photographing colorful food. They are photogenic, am I right? I’m not one to waste food so I decided to simply […]
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February is Heart Health Month. I’m guessing they chose February because of Valentine’s Day and the association with hearts. But, there’s another reason to choose February (or another winter month) for Heart Health Month. And that reason is Kale! I know you’re probably thinking I am crazy, but bear with […]
During the holidays, we tend to eat a lot of tasty, thought not-so-healthy foods. I like to balance that with some healthy holiday recipes. In recent years, I have become increasingly aware of the concept of eating with the seasons – a topic I’ll come back to at a later […]
I love to cook and I love to experiment and try new recipes. Following are some of my favorite holiday recipes. If you’re looking for new ideas for your holiday meals or parties, you just might find a new favorite here. Cranberry Holiday Recipes I wasn’t a big fan of […]
Last week, I wrote about why I started making bone broth. And why I have consumed it every day since late December. This week, I’m going to tell you how I make bone broth. Let’s start with ingredients. I am all about having the right ingredients. It’s the same as […]
Cauliflower and Cheese? I bet you’re thinking maybe I meant Macaroni and Cheese, right? Here’s the thing, I love Mac & Cheese, but it seems too decadent to eat very often. I have a killer recipe that I’ll probably post one day. But cauliflower is in season here in South […]
I love cranberries but am not real crazy about canned cranberry sauce or jelly. Homemade Cranberry Sauce is the only way to go, and it’s easier than you think! I’ve been making my own for years now. Here’s a tip about cranberries: they freeze well. I just throw them in […]
If you’re looking for a treat to take to a party, try these Hot-n-Spicy Pecans. They have just the right touch of sweet with a kick to it. You may think that 4 cups makes a lot of pecans, but these don’t tend to stay around very long. Finding chipotle […]
I get no credit for this actual recipe for Cranberry Jalapeño Salsa. I only get credit for passing it on to you. You will enjoy it. It is a bit high in sugar, but it’s a holiday dish and you won’t be eating the whole bowl. Though you might be […]
The first time I made this easy kale salad I made an interesting discovery. It actually tastes better the second day. This doesn’t work with most salad greens, but kale is stout enough to stand up to some marinating. You’ll want to use only baby kale as mature kale is […]