Follow my blog with Bloglovin Continuing where I left off last week on "uncomplicating" your menu, smoothies come to mind! They are a great addition to your day, whether for a breakfast on the go or a nutritious snack after a great workout. I mean this quite literally--take a look at this little video clip where I make my strawberry banana power smoothie the minute I get ... Read More »
Berry Orange Smoothie
When blueberries are in season, this is one wonderful refreshing smoothie filled with nutrients and vitamins! Berry Orange Smoothie Print Author: Catherine Katz Serves: 1 smoothie Ingredients 1 cup fresh blueberries, rinsed ⅓ cup lowfat kefir (plain) ½ cup fresh orange juice (not from concentrate) 1 cup ice Instructions Place all ... Read More »
Simply Grilled Pear
You can choose any variety of pears you like for this little recipe, just as long as they are ripe and juicy. Grilling them with a drizzle of olive oil brings out their wonderful flavor. You can add each half (you can also slice it) on top of individual plates of fresh greens, with just a sprinkle of goat cheese and chopped walnuts, a drizzle of your best balsamic vinegar and ... Read More »
Strawberry Banana Panini
This is a fresh fruit panini that is just delightful for breakfast or lunch! It's just made with fresh sliced strawberries and banana, Greek yogurt, a little honey and a dash of cinnamon. But watch out! It's all in the ingredients you choose: I use wholegrain bread that is high in fiber, low in salt, low in sugar, and has no partially hydrogenated oils (even has lentils, and ... Read More »
Welcome Home Banana Bread
I love to have this banana bread in the oven when my kiddies come home for the holidays! Aaaaaaah...... it fills the house with that wonderful aroma that just warms your heart and says welcome home! It is the quintessential banana bread filled with the natural sweetness of ripe bananas so it is relatively low in added sugar. I also use whole wheat pastry flour for the ... Read More »
Rustic Apple Cranberry Galette
Here is a variation on my rustic galette theme (sounds like I should have Bach playing in the background!). This one is with apples, fresh cranberries and a sprinkle of cinnamon! YUM! I also make it with fresh plums, apricots, peaches, you name it! Galettes are the crusty free-form versions of those more sophisticated tarts or pies. They are more rustic and "rough around the ... Read More »
Fresh Fruit
Fruit is an important staple of a healthy diet! To be honest, you don't need a bunch of fancy recipes to eat lots of fruit! The best way to eat fruit, and lots of it, is fresh, raw, plain and simple! So by all means please do: Have fresh fruit in a bowl or basket on your kitchen counter or in the fridge at all times and let them "lure" you into eating them, just because they ... 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 »
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 »
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 Print Author: Catherine Katz Serves: 9 Ingredients 12 fresh California fresh figs, very ... Read More »
