Easy Family Recipes
While I stepped away from being a vegetarian many years ago, I still eat a lot of meatless meals. Some of these meals are just as satisfying as those with meat, while others really aren't. This Sweet Potato, Poblano & Black Bean Tacos recipe is, and would satisfy most typical carnivores without issue. Sweet Potato, Poblano & Black Bean Tacos with Lime & Goat Cheese One of the tricks to keeping meat eaters happy with vegetarian dishes is to add some of the flavor elements they Continue Reading
Orange Salsa is a fun twist on this popular condiment, that goes great with seafood and grilled meats. This Mandarin Orange Salsa Recipe stemmed from my local grocer having large bags of sweet seedless Mandarin oranges on sale this week. Most were devoured as is, but by the second bag, I started experimenting a bit. This simple recipe was my favorite result & it is a terrific way to add brightness to a winter plate. Mandarin Orange Salsa is a great topping for seafood, especially Continue Reading
This homemade Guacamole Ranch Dressing is an easy recipe, which is far better for you than most bottled dressings. A serving of this healthy salad dressing has just 45 calories and 1 net gram of carbohydrate. Thanks to the avocado in the dressing, it also has healthy monosaturated fat. Great for salads, sandwiches or dipping. Guacamole Ranch Dressing - Fresh and Tasty! As the dressing has fresh tomatoes & avocado in it, you will find it a great dressing for simple salads or Continue Reading
There has been a lot of talk about exotic (and often expensive) "Super foods" in recent years. Although I am an adventurous eater, and can be a bit of a mad scientist in the kitchen at times, there is something to be said for familiar foods and flavors. Blueberries are a nutritional powerhouse, that we are all familiar with. For me, they bring up many childhood memories. I grew up in a very old farm house and blueberry bushes and a couple apple trees remained on the property from bygone Continue Reading
These Sweet Potato Breakfast Cookies are a great way to start your day! Packed with nutritious ingredients like sweet potato, oatmeal and walnuts this healthy breakfast cookie recipe is delicious too. Just because I'm back to eating better for the new year, doesn't mean I'm not going to have a treat on occasion. I'm going to be smarter about it though, and as you will find, a treat can easily become a viable meal, when you wisely choose ingredients. Healthy walnuts and oatmeal are prominent Continue Reading
This Roasted Carrot, Avocado & Black Bean Salad with Garlic Lemon Dressing is a sponsored recipe created by me on behalf of the Hass Avocado Board. Smokey Roasted Carrot, Avocado & Black Bean Salad with Roasted Garlic Lemon Dressing Roast Carrot Avocado Salad with Black Beans This simple vegan salad has a strong focus on smart nutritious eating. The black bean avocado salad with roasted carrots is filled with colorful nutrient dense foods processed ingredients. The dish is loaded Continue Reading
