Quick, easy and so refreshing on a hot summer day! Peach Orange Smoothie 1 cup 100% Orange juice1 cup frozen sliced peaches (no added sugar)1 Tbsp fat free plain Greek yogurt Place all ingredients in a blender and process until smooth. ... 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 »
Almond Banana Smoothie
Bananas are a potassium super fruit, which I understand means they are awfully good for your heart--a little simplistic, I know but, hey, it's true! What I can tell you with great conviction is that this creamy Almond Banana Smoothie is quick and easy. It is a filling nutritious way to start the day for you or for your child as he/she is running out of the house and even ... Read More »
Peach Almond Cobbler
If you are so lucky to have fresh peaches at your local market, here is a peach almond cobbler that I think you will LOVE! It is delectable and of course so much more nutritious than the typical cobbler recipe. I have added ground almonds not only to add nutritional value but also to make it almost "buttery" tasting. I am using a mixture of extra virgin olive oil (only 2 Tbsp ... Read More »
Harvest Apple Cake
I love to make this cake during the apple-picking season when my kids (and especially my husband) go crazy and I end up with a ”ton” of apples from every variety! No matter which ones I mix together, macouns, golden delicious, gala, McIntosh, you name it…it doesn’t seem to matter, it always comes out just right—rich and moist and just delicious! Oh, and one more thing I love ... Read More »
Pineapple Coconut Smoothie
The makings of a virgin pina colada for a healthy breakfast or mid afternoon snack. How delicious is that?! Pineapple Coconut Smoothie 1 cup fresh pineapple chunks3/4 cup coconut juice*1/4 cup plain lowfat kefir1 cup of ice* I like to use Lakewood organic fresh blend of coconut and grape juice but you can use any bottled blend of coconut with any juice ... Read More »
Raspberry Crumb Cakes
These delicious little squares are filled with nutritious ingredients, such as fresh raspberries, walnuts, soft wheat and rolled oats and the result is absolutely delicious! I started out by creating these as a dessert, as an alternative to Crumb cakes which are typically filled with sugar, butter and white flour and have no nutritional value, whatsoever! But as I fine-tuned ... Read More »
Fresh Fig Custard
This is such a lovely little dessert that just brings me back to Provence! It is very quick and simple—just make sure your figs are perfectly fresh and ripe, otherwise the skin can taste a little bitter when baked. My guests always rave about it!! Fresh Fig Custard 12 fresh California fresh figs (very well rinsed)1/2 cup fat-free plain Greek yogurt2 Tbsp ... Read More »
Rustic Plum Galette
Galettes are the crusty free-form versions of those more sophisticated tarts or pies. They are more rustic and "rough around the edges" so you can just eat a slice with your hands--no need for forks here! I just love them! The only problem for me is that the traditional ones are made with plain white flour and lots of butter. In fact, I had just resigned myself to the ... Read More »
The Simplicity of Whole Foods
I think by now it is becoming quite clear that Cuisinicity is all about Simplicity: Simplicity of the ingredients I choose Simplicity of the directions I give Simplicity of the flavors I pick ....but I think this week, I am taking Simplicity to a whole other level! In fact, I am almost embarrassed to call these special recipes, ACTUAL recipes, but that's the beauty of ... Read More »
