Our Whole Wheat Carrot Muffins are full of heart-healthy ingredients — along with whole wheat flour, walnuts, and canola oil, we add one cup of grated carrots for extra moisture. These little powerhouses are great for a quick breakfast on-the-go or an afternoon snack with a cup of hot tea. They’re low in sugar but […]
Our Olive Oil Cornmeal Cake is perfect when you’re looking for something that’s just a little bit different than the usual cake made with a lot of butter. Whenever we can, we like baking with olive oil as a healthier alternative. It not only adds a moist richness to this cake, but it’s also a heart-healthy fat […]
Our Kiwi and Orange Salad has a light, fruity dressing made from natural rice vinegar, fresh orange juice, and extra virgin olive oil. It’s a simple salad with minimal ingredients, but the addition of kiwis turns it into something special. They add an extra sweetness that’s entirely unique to this tropical fruit. While this salad […]
Our Chicken Paprika is comfort food at its best, and with just a few ingredients, it’s a delicious and satisfying meal. Bone-in chicken thighs produce a very flavorful, natural broth that’s enhanced by the 60 minutes of cooking time. The actual preparation doesn’t take very long, so it’s just a matter of waiting for the […]
It seems like meatloaf has been on dinner tables forever. As a comfort food, it’s perfect with mashed potatoes and even better the next day in a sandwich. While our meatloaf is somewhat traditional, we add a little more emphasis to the preparation of the vegetables in our recipe. A roasted poblano pepper adds a […]
By itself, our avocado toast makes a delicious breakfast or snack. But we like to go a step further and top it with a salad of mixed baby greens dressed in a light vinaigrette. It’s a healthy, plant-based option that’s perfect for brunch or as a starter for a meal.
Our blueberry cornmeal pancakes are fluffy and light-textured, thanks to buttermilk and a combination of baking powder and baking soda. The cornmeal sets them apart from traditional pancakes, making them great for lunch or a quick evening meal. We love to add blueberries to our pancakes just because they taste so good, but the pancakes […]
I’ve been making this combination of bread and cornbread dressing (or stuffing) for years. It all came about because my husband’s family made their dressing from cornbread, while I grew up with dressing made with bread. But after trying the cornbread version, I decided that I liked that too, so the only choice left was […]
Our Sautéed Green Beans with Garlic and Lemon is an easy, fresh-tasting side that’s perfect for both holidays and weeknight meals. What I like about this dish is that a good portion of it can be prepared ahead of time, from par-boiling the green beans to mincing the garlic and zesting the lemon. With a […]
This is a perfect end of summer salad when cantaloupes and tomatoes are at their peak of ripeness. While it seems like an unusual combination of ingredients, I’ve seen versions of this salad in cookbooks dating back as early as 1918. What I love about this dish is its simplicity, with an emphasis on fresh, […]
