As you probably guessed, vegetables are our life! We swoon over fresh Mache Lettuce and fawn over freshly picked local Strawberries. It should come as no surprise, then, that a mainstay at any large meal includes a heaping bowl of roasted vegetables. The versatility of such a dish is simply astounding. Whether stuffed into a [...]
Archive for February, 2012
Wheatless Wednesday: Balsamic Roasted Vegetables
Posted in Uncategorized on February 29, 2012 | 2 Comments »
Herb Quick Bread
Posted in Uncategorized on February 28, 2012 | Leave a Comment »
You planned ahead. A lovely, homemade soup has been cooking all day in your crock-pot. You open the cupboard searching for that loaf of bread you “know you bought at the market yesterday”, only to find that it has mysteriously disappeared. Panic sets in…… Fret not, super homemaker! We have a secret that will save [...]
Meatless Monday: Spinach & Tomato Breakfast Casserole
Posted in Uncategorized on February 27, 2012 | Leave a Comment »
Meatless Monday is, once again, upon us. An excellent meatless meal option is eggs! Not just for breakfast anymore, eggs are a more than just a great source of protein! According to research by the Egg Nutrition Center, eggs may also aid in maintain healthy weight management, muscle strength, healthy pregnancy, brain function, AND eye [...]
Link Lovin’: Acorn Squash Quesadillas & Tomatillo Salsa
Posted in Uncategorized on February 26, 2012 | Leave a Comment »
For the weekend, we turn to fellow bloggers for inspiration! We have said it before, and we will say it again! We LOVE the blog Smitten Kitchen. Chock full of gourmet recipes, we are inspired every time we visit this site. Take, for example, today’s recipe. What started as a humble quesadilla has been elevated [...]
Link Lovin’: Healthy Deep Dish Cookie Pie
Posted in Uncategorized on February 25, 2012 | 1 Comment »
For the weekend, we turn to fellow bloggers for inspiration! A delicious cookie made with Chickpeas?! How could we resist? This gooey cookie pie tastes as good as it sounds, even better, actually! Michele, the author of the blog Blissful Bites brings us recipes that are “healthy, eclectic, & unrestricted”, and we love her for [...]
Molten Black & White Chocolate Cake
Posted in Uncategorized on February 24, 2012 | Leave a Comment »
With such an elegant menu our Oscar Party is turning into a Black Tie affair! So far, our Oscar Party Menu includes: Appetizer: Goat Cheese Chutney Spread with Crackers Entrée: Salmon Oscar For your sides, choose one of our delicious Side Dish recipes like: Green Beans w/ Cranberry Balsamic Reduction Rosemary Roasted New Potatoes & [...]
Wheatless Wednesday: Oscar Party Goat Cheese Chutney Spread
Posted in Uncategorized on February 22, 2012 | Leave a Comment »
The Oscar’s are almost here! Once again, an excuse to throw a party and prepare delicious food! To be honest, it’s what we live for around here. In sharp contrast to our recent football party, the Oscar’s lend themselves to a much more elegant & refined spread. Red carpets, long gowns, & tuxedos mean wine [...]
Turmeric Hummus
Posted in Uncategorized on February 21, 2012 | Leave a Comment »
Studies are bursting on the scene announcing something that has been known in India and parts of Asia for centuries. Turmeric, a potent bright yellow spice commonly found in curry dishes is one of nature’s strongest anti-inflammatories and antioxidants! Naturopaths and Herbalists claim it may help treat conditions ranging from cancer to digestive disorders. Containing [...]
Meatless Monday: Vegan Avocado Coleslaw
Posted in Uncategorized on February 20, 2012 | Leave a Comment »
Happy President’s Day! Living in Florida, we have gorgeous weather practically year-round. That means lots of outdoor activities. We have a tradition of celebrating President’s Day with a BBQ. After all, what’s more American than that? Since this President’s Day falls on Meatless Monday, we are celebrating with Vegan Bahama Rice Burgers… …and plenty of [...]
Link Lovin’: Lemon Millet Biscuits
Posted in Uncategorized on February 19, 2012 | Leave a Comment »
For the weekend, we turn to fellow bloggers for inspiration! This weekend, millet is on everyones mind, and well it should be! Millet is so much more than a gluten-free grain alternative. Check out what we found on WHFoods.org: Our food ranking system qualified [millet] as a good source of some very important nutrients, including [...]