I been really into kale lately….trying new ways to add this superfood into my diet. So, this weekend, I tried adding some baby kale to a simple hummus recipe…and voilà…here it is…If you have a food processor…this recipe is so simple to prepare. For my FODMAPers..no need to panic, this recipe has been modified […]
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Berry Chia Jam
I found a recipe on my Bob’s Red Mill package of chia seeds for blueberry jam that interested me! So…I made some! I had some frozen wild blueberries on hand so I just used about a cup of them. Of course, I tweaked the recipe a bit! Added some maple syrup instead of agave nectar. […]
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When I was in Australia last fall, I found a delicious seed mixture called Savoury Seed Sprinkle-a mixture of sesame, sunflower, and pumpkin seeds with almonds and a hint of chili flakes and tamari. I used this to sprinkle on salad greens or on top of chicken….very yummy. I decided to create three different seed […]
Continue ReadingCinnamon Raisin Farmer Cheese
Back in my college days at Emory University in Atlanta, Georgia, I used to visit a great farmer’s market that had yummy farmer cheese. It was slightly sweet with a hint of cinnamon and raisins. Recently shopping at the grocery store I stumbled upon plain farmer cheese and thought I would have to re-create this […]
Continue ReadingMaple Walnut Butter
What’s your favorite ice cream flavor? If you asked me what my favorite is, I would say, Maple Walnut. Even though, ice cream sometimes gives me a tummy ache, I can’t resist it, especially in the summertime. I learn so much from my clients that visit me in my nutrition consultation practice. Last week, one of my […]
Continue ReadingSimple Homemade Grainy Mustard
I found these very cute containers at Pier 1 and thought they would be perfect to fill with homemade mustard. So…I bought them. Of course, once I get an idea in my head, I just have to make it happen. I have made homemade mustard a couple of times, and found that my favorite is […]
Continue ReadingSpicing Up the New Year! Spice rub recipes!
The weather has been unseasonably warm for Boston but I know the bitter cold is soon to come. In anticipation of the cold winter nights, I am gearing up for some hearty meals such as roasted pork tenderloin, spicy roasted chicken burgers, and perhaps, even some ribs {gotta treat my growing boys to one of […]
Continue ReadingQuick and Easy Cranberry Orange Relish
I am not a big fan of store bought cranberry sauce as many of the commercial varieties are loaded with high fructose corn syrup or sugar. With Thanksgiving upon us, I thought I would whip up some easy cranberry and orange relish as an alternative to traditional cranberry sauce. Cranberries are so festive and colorful, […]
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