Quinoa is a highly nutritious, grain-like seed and one of the few plant-based sources of protein containing all nine essential amino acids. It’s also high in fiber and low on the glycemic index. That’s what makes quinoa such a great ingredient to add to your list of healthy foods. The only downside is that it’s […]
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 […]
Nothing tastes better than a glass of refreshing iced tea on a hot summer’s day, except if you’re a tea lover, and that means any day of the year. This iced tea gets its deep, rich color from pomegranate juice and black tea. Both pomegranates and black tea contain high amounts of antioxidants, making this […]
When I need a go-to-salad for a special dinner or get-together, this is the one I choose. Even though the dressing is simple, just honey and fresh lime juice, when it’s combined with mixed berries or other fruit, it’s absolutely delicious. An added bonus is that it’s also healthy. Kiwifruit, for example, has more vitamin […]
Our pomegranate salad is nutrient-dense with ingredients like walnuts, avocados, and pomegranate seeds. But besides being healthy, this salad is full of flavor. It has a delicious vinaigrette made with extra virgin olive oil, red wine vinegar, and pomegranate molasses, giving it a distinct, tart and fruity taste. It’s almost a meal in itself, and […]