Healthier Desserts for the Holidays
If you have a sweet tooth like I do, you might find it challenging to refrain from over-eating desserts, especially around the holidays...
From Scratch - I can make that?
There are so many cooking ingredients that we regularly buy from a store, assuming that they would be too challenging, require specialty...
My New Love of Ginger
Years ago, if you had asked me if I liked ginger, I would have said "no" emphatically. There was just something about that pungent root...
Homemade Creamy Cashew Butter...and what to make with it
I owe it all to my friend Shane. Years ago she suggested I give cashew butter a try and I thought, "Sure, why not?" That is, until I saw...
Butternut Squash & Black Bean Stew
Give me a "One Pot Wonder" any day of the week and I'm a happy cook! I love a meal that offers all the nutrients I need in one plate, or...
Vegetable Soup - everything but the "Kitchen Sink"
If you ever find yourself with random leftover veggies, consider a "kitchen sink" recipe like vegetable soup as a tasty way to use up...
Cook & Freeze Dried Beans
Cooking dried beans is much less expensive than buying cans, and you don't have to worry about preservatives. Plus, dried beans take up...
Fresh Groceries During Quarantine
You're staying home to protect yourself and help flatten the curve (good for you!) but we all have to eat, right? If you want to eat...
Make Your Own Veggie Broth
Use it for soups or to flavor rice. Veggie broth adds flavor to so many meals...and it's free! Yes, you can easily make your own veggie...
Simple Cheesy Lasagna
I'm a huge fan of this simple lasagna recipe that is bursting with flavor and oh so cheesy! Make and enjoy right away with a crusty chunk...
Brunch Casserole: Comfort Food
This recipe can be found on my new blog: Dragonfly Dreams Oh, this recipe! Seriously, this is what I crave when I need comfort food. It's...
Make and Freeze Burritos
This article can now be viewed on my new blog Dragonfly Dreams. Freezer burritos are always at the ready! Make. Freeze. Heat. Enjoy!...
Make Ahead Freezer Meals
I have found that life is easier when I have healthy, homemade food in the freezer that I can pull out anytime I need it. It's a great...
Oats - So much more than oatmeal!
If you're like me, you've always thought oats = oatmeal, and that's pretty much it. Sure, I knew I loved oats in my Nutty Granola, and of...
Popsicle Palooza
I initially started this blog post in April as the warm weather ushered in a craving for yummy and frozen treats. Alas, it's now...
Buffalo Cauliflower Tacos
It's game day! And we're geared up and ready to witness another victory for our undefeated alma mater, the Georgia Bulldogs! So for...
Homemade Herbal Chai Tea
It's a little chilly outside; a bit dreary and misty. The mountains out my back window are shrouded in fog. Hey, it is Western Washington...
Summer Salads: Updated
Update: These salads continue to be some of my favorite eats. I love to make them on Sunday and then eat on them all week long for lunch....
Summer Sweet: Chia pudding with fresh berries
As the heat of summer rolls around, I crave fresh fruit and cool sweets. Unfortunately I'd be 50 pounds heavier if I indulged in ice...
Scrumptiously Vegan: Date Coco-Nutty Bars
After many, many attempts, I feel like I've finally perfected the recipe for these yummy bars! They're full of chocolatey goodness and...
Grain & Nut Pancakes: a healthy breakfast, anytime
Most pancakes will fill you up...but they're full of nothing good for you. Enter Mom's pancakes, a delightful blend of oats, whole wheat...
Green, leafy, versatile kale
I've always heard kale being touted as a superfood but I never jumped on the bandwagon...until now. I'm not a huge fan of sautéed greens,...
Going Rustic: Garlic Spinach Pizza
If I had to pick one thing that I would eat every day, this might be it. Seriously, I love this pizza! I mean, it's LOADED with garlic -...
Fruit and Nut Granola Bars: grab & go
I feel like I'm always on the go, which doesn't necessarily lend itself to healthful eating habits. I've found that I absolutely must...
Coconut Curry Soup: healthy vegan comfort food
Have you ever tasted something that you couldn't help but sigh "ahh" after enjoying each bite? This oh-so-cozy soup is a delight to your...
Nutty Granola: a reason to get up in the morning
Nothing says "get up and at it" like this hearty, nutty granola! Use as cereal or on top of yogurt with fresh fruit. Jam packed full of...