I never used to like raw kale (what is wrong with me?!!)...that is, until I discovered making it this way! I owe it to superb Chef Jeanie Roland, whose lovely restaurant in Westerly, Rhode Island David and I happened to go to for Valentine's day, this year. I cannot say enough how special and innovative, not to mention filled with love, every one of her dishes were! In any ... Read More »
Spinach Potato with Orange Caramelized Onions
Fresh baby spinach, thinly sliced potatoes and caramelized onions bake slowly in an orange, white wine vinegar and olive oil marinade, and the result is just delicious and nutritious...and oh my goodness, if you are lucky enough to have some leftover, it is absolutely divine reheated in a pan or in the microwave--Perfect to take for lunch at the office! 5.0 from 3 ... Read More »
Shrimp Arugula Provençal
The combination of shrimp and arugula is absolutely perfect in this rich sauce imbued with Provençal flavor--fresh cherry tomatoes, calamata olives, thyme and garlic--just luscious! I love to serve it over wholegrain pasta or whole farro. I make it for you in my kitchen here...you won't believe how much arugula goes in that dish!! 5.0 from 2 reviews Shrimp ... Read More »
Quinoa Kale & Corn Salad with Fresh Mint
Such a tasty vegan salad that is as delicious as it is nutritious! It is very simple to make but it requires some assembling-still, it is so worth it! The combination of my Simply Quinoa with a hint of turmeric (click here for recipe), sautéed kale and grilled corn is absolutely wonderful together and the fresh mint just gives it the perfect final touch! Quinoa Corn ... Read More »
Creamy Spinach Artichoke Dip
I love the combination of fresh spinach and artichoke and this creamy spinach artichoke dip is absolutely marvelous sizzling right out of the oven! I have made it as healthy as can be--no mayo, or cream, or cream cheese, or sour cream or any of those ingredients I have seen in most recipes for this dip. Instead, I use my simple béchamel sauce recipe (click here) free of ... Read More »
Simply Spinach Dip
PERFECT for a festive holiday buffet...without the guilt! As I have blogged about before countless times, any excuse to eat lots of veggies and a great variety of them is so good for our health, so this is a great way to do it! This yummy rich-tasting dip is filled with fresh baby spinach and blends perfectly with the greek yogurt. I love to have it ready to go in my ... Read More »
Soft Wheat Banana Muffins
These wonderfully moist muffins are very easy to make because they are a “throw-everything in one bowl operation”! I use whole wheat pastry flour which is milled from soft wheat rather than the hard red wheat in regular whole wheat flour (here is one I like) which is perfect for these muffins because it is light and airy yet still rich in fiber. They are also low in sugar ... Read More »
