Power couple, Cuisinicity style! Wild salmon + walnuts = highly nutritious, totally delicious! This is such an easy recipe. It definitely passes the test for my "Simply Recipe" collection--it has all of 2 ingredients! You just dredge the salmon with ground walnuts and throw on top of a rack (any simple cooling rack placed on top of a baking sheet will do!) in a hot oven and ... Read More »
Walnut Basil Pesto Halibut
Another easy recipe that looks like you labored over it! Needless to say the nutrition is impeccable! Walnut Basil Pesto Halibut 2 slices halibut (little less than 1 lb)1/2 cup shelled walnuts1 cup fresh basil leaves (rinsed, loosely packed)Pinch of coarse sea saltFresh ground pepper Preheat oven 375Salt and pepper the halibut.Place the walnuts and ... 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 »
Berry Nutty Fig Smoothie
Before summer is officially out and fresh figs are still available at my local market, I thought I'd create this new refreshing smoothie filled with nutrients! It is a delightful fruit-meet-nuts concoction! The result is an outburst of dietary fiber, minerals, vitamins, and anti-oxidants! Not too sweet, creamy and just delicious! Berry Nutty Fig ... Read More »
Pumpkin Cinnamon Walnut Pancakes
As delicious as they sound! what a YUMMY breakfast on a cold Sunday morning! These Pumpkin Cinnamon Walnut Pancakes are made with organic white whole wheat flour which has all the nutritional advantages of traditional whole wheat, but with a lighter color and a milder taste. Here is one I like to use and another one that may be easier to find at your regular supermarket. This ... Read More »
Carrot Bread with Honey Yogurt Dip
When you think of the prototypical carrot cake you think moist, sweet layers separated by a rich sweet cream cheese frosting, right? Indeed, it may be quite delicious but really, nutritionally it's almost a disaster! When you consider that its star ingredient is so naturally sweet to begin with, who needs all that extra sugar?! So, I decided to create one of my own and, ... Read More »
Barley Salad with Pear Walnut & Feta
This is a classic Mediterannean light lunch that I love to serve over mixed greens. The combination of pear and walnuts with the naturally sweet nutty flavor of barley is superb! The little sprinkle of feta gives it a nice touch, but if you would like to keep it vegan, you can leave it out and it's still delightful! Barley Salad with Pear, Walnut & ... Read More »
Stuffed Portabello Mushroom
The stuffing for these stuffed portabello mushrooms is a delicious and nutritious alternative to regular white bread stuffing. The bulgur wheat and walnuts add fiber, protein and healthy omega 3's fatty acids and they blend so well together with the sautéed vegetables. You can prepare the mushrooms in advance and refrigerate them so you can pop them in the oven when you’re ... Read More »
Pesto Veggie Pasta Salad with Grilled Shrimp
This pasta salad is sure to please a crowd! A complete meal in a dish, filled with veggies--it has wholegrain pasta, shrimp, walnuts and fresh basil--Great served cold so you can make it in advance and just display it on a beautiful platter! Pesto Veggie Pasta Salad with Grilled Shrimp BASIL WALNUT PESTO2 cups fresh basil leaves (loosely packed, rinsed ... Read More »
Cuisinicity Video: Pumpkin Walnut Pancakes
I make a batch of my favorite pancakes (in my jammies no less, no make-up...yikes-quite au naturel here!!). These are so easy and quick to make--just watch and time me! I also show you my little trick to making the batter ahead so you can have it ready to cook when your kiddies wake up in the morning! It's perfect for the holiday season, so cozy and welcoming! Barli makes ... Read More »