This mixed green salad features two of my favorite ingredients – apples and blueberries. It’s a great combination that’s both flavorful and nutritious. As part of a heart-healthy diet, this one salad goes a long way in providing a whole host of ingredients with high nutrient content. Whether it’s dark leafy greens, or a handful […]
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 […]
Mangos are high in fiber and contain large amounts of vitamin C and beta-carotene. When ripe and juicy, they make a delicious smoothie or fruit sorbet. With a vanilla yogurt base, this creamy mango smoothie gets an added boost of flavor from honey and freshly squeezed orange juice. It’s a perfect way to start the […]
Watermelon gets its bright red color from lycopene, which is a powerful antioxidant, so it’s a perfect choice for a healthy beverage. This refreshing drink combines the sweet taste of watermelon with freshly squeezed lemon juice. It’s simple and satisfying, and a great way to use up that last big piece of watermelon taking up room […]
Beets may not be for everyone, but this arugula and beet salad narrows the gap, with its sweet and citrusy dressing and orange segments. I love the flavor combination of oranges and beets. Not only does it taste good, but the health benefits from this root vegetable, make it a star. Beets are rich in […]
Making granola takes a little bit of time, but the results are well worth it. You don’t have to worry about artificial flavors, high fructose corn syrup, or any other additives. It’s full of healthy ingredients like nuts, oatmeal, and dates and simply flavored with pure maple syrup and vanilla.
Our roasted pears are cooked in a delicious syrup made with fresh orange juice, lime juice, and a little bit of sugar. The syrup is cooked on top of the stove and added to the pears during the last 5 minutes of cooking. This allows the pears to get a little bit of a caramelization […]
We came up with the idea for this sorbet because we wanted something that would seem like an indulgent treat, but still stay within the realm of being healthy. Dark sweet cherries have such a delicious, concentrated flavor, that they seem like an indulgent treat all on their own. Combined with a blackberry puree, it […]
Cobblers are a generational favorite, or at least in our family. It’s a rustic dessert, using seasonal fruits and berries, and usually topped with a biscuit-like topping. In some areas, a pastry type of dough covers the pie in a single top crust. My husband’s aunt, for example, was well known for her cherry cobbler […]
