Fruits and Vegetables Recipes
Pumpkin Maple Vinaigrette (ideal way to use leftover pumpkin!)
Light but flavorful and super speedy, this versatile dressing makes great use of leftover canned pumpkin and might just become a new favorite! When a recipe calls for a cup or so of a canned good like chicken broth, beans, or coconut milk, what happens to the small portion that remains in the can? Lingering…
Clementine Jack-o’-lanterns (plus a few other Halloween treats)
These healthy snacks make a fun project for children, whether at home or school parties, and are a welcome lunchbox surprise. There’s a fun story behind them (plus an important tip for making the ink stick). And because every good celebration can benefit from some themed trivia, I’ve included some Halloween fun facts to use as conversation…
Whole Foods’ Kale Waldorf Salad
This mayo-free variation of the classic Waldorf salad introduces kale to the mix and incorporates apples and nuts into the dressing for a creamy consistency with natural sweetness. The recipe card includes Whole Foods’ original version along with some adaptations I have come to enjoy. If you live in Lancaster, Pennsylvania as I do,…
How to Roast Any Vegetable
When prepared well, roasted vegetables can be serious comfort food – and they can be used well beyond the satisfying side dish that they naturally are. This convenient guide offers cooking times, temperatures, helpful hints and lots of delicious ideas to make the most of inexpensive, healthy, versatile veggies! (Scroll down to see the guide…
Sheet Pan Sweet & Sour Chicken
Sweet and spicy mingle with a hint of heat in this family-friendly sheet pan meal that’s worthy of a spot on the weekly dinner rotation. The prep-ahead sauce stores well and makes enough for a second meal another night. Or use it for quick stir-fries with your favorite protein and vegetables. Opposites attract, or…
Sweet Potato Chicken (or Turkey) Poppers
Sweet Potato Chicken (or Turkey) Poppers – These tasty little bites were ranked as the favorite recipe in a recent cooking class…even by those who claim not to like sweet potatoes! For added convenience, the poppers can be prepped in advance, covered, and stored in the fridge until ready to bake. On some…
Baked Tacos
This clever approach to tacos offers a fun twist on an old favorite that’s perfect for weeknight dinners, casual entertaining, and game day. Plus you can serve everyone at once! Taco Tuesday is about to get easier, healthier – and quite possibly a little tastier! Taco night was a big deal when I was…
Lentil Salad for all Seasons
Light yet filling and endlessly adaptable, this protein-rich lentil salad will delight plant-based eaters and meat lovers alike! As summer fades and we trade flip-flops for fleece jackets, the items on our weekly grocery list begin to change too. During these waning days of summer, I try to resist the pull of hearty stews…
Homemade Instant Oatmeal Packets
Mix and match an extensive list of options to create a healthy, economical alternative to store-bought flavored instant oatmeal packets. Perfect for busy mornings, college dorm rooms, camping, traveling (all you need is hot water) and a fun project with kids! Apparently America’s relationship with boxed cereals is in a slump. Amidst a recent…
Avocado Tomato Salsa
Keep this super simple salsa recipe in your back pocket all year round to add flavor and flare to chicken, fish, beans, salads, eggs, and in place of guacamole in your favorite south-of-the-border fare. Perfect as a dip with tortilla chips, too! My family always enjoys something saucy on grilled meats, and the following…
Low Carb Mock Potato Salad
A delicious alternative to traditional potato salad, mock potato salad is a perfect accompaniment to burgers, grilled chicken, steak, and pulled pork and offers advance prep convenience. No amount of Mom’s savory brown butter sauce could save the day when steamed cauliflower appeared on my childhood dinner plate. But even though I once wrote it…
Zucchini Noodles Made Easy
This simplified method of creating zucchini noodles yields wide ribbons that require nothing more than a quick sear and a sprinkle of salt and pepper – yet they serve as a fine foundation for a plethora of other toppings too. What’s the only month without a holiday? As simple as this recent crossword puzzle clue…
