This soup is a delicious way to get your lycopene. It can be made with fresh, frozen, or canned tomatoes so it can be enjoyed year-round....

I always pick up a few extra cans of pumpkin puree in the fall because it is highly nutritious and it can be used for a lot more than...

I like to eat fruits and vegetables when they are in season and at this time of year there is nothing more seasonal than zucchini.  These...

I consider myself a bit of a guacamole connoisseur. I’ve tried everything from the commercial brands in the supermarket to those freshly...

I got a nice size Amazon gift certificate for Christmas and used it to pick up some cookbooks I’ve been eyeing.  One of them was...

You don’t have to give up those healthy salads just because the weather is cooling off. Just make them more seasonal and warm them up a...

I made this pasta salad for a family gathering recently.  It was a perfect dish to showcase seasonal produce and it was lighter in...

I love the Kale Quinoa Power Salad at The Candlelight Inn.  I’m not alone. Everyone I know is equally enamored.  I wanted to create...

It seems like winter is hanging on forever here in Northern Illinois so there is plenty of soup weather left. I tried this recipe from...

My husband and I love thick, hearty chowders but they can be really high in calories and unhealthy fats.  This easy one pot...

At this time of the year my garden and the farmer’s markets are full of the bounty of summer.  I love seeing all the tomatoes, corn, and...

Bruschetta (brew-sketta)  is an Italian dish of toasted bread with toppings. It can be eaten as an appetizer, a light lunch, or even as...

Peanut Butter Granola Crunchy Quinoa Granola You may remember that I am a huge fan of oats. I consume them in some form or the other...

I used to think I didn’t like spicy foods but as I get older I find myself appreciating them a bit more.  Here are two recipes I’ve tried...

Tomato season is definitely winding down but if you are like me you may still have a collection on your counter in various stages of...

These are recipes for some of my very favorite foods. I hope you will enjoy them, too! Roasted Tomatillo Salsa Gazpacho Swiss Chard Pesto...

When it comes to growing eggplant I was something of an overachiever this year. My 5 plants yielded half dozen or more fruits each. ...

I’m always surprised by people who say they don’t like beets.  I enjoy them in all forms; pickled, roasted, steamed, etc. I planted two...

We all love sweet things but sugar, and especially the highly refined sugars that are present in many processed foods, can really do a...

Vegan Ranch Dressing No Oil Maple Dijon Unholy Guacamole Are you familiar with the work of Drs. Caldwell Esselstyn and Dean Ornish? Their...