Tag Archives: Whole30

Kale detox salad

Even when you’re not on a “detox” diet or trying to cleanse, it doesn’t hurt to incorporate healthful foods  Pin It

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Tomatoless Italian sauce

My 30-day commitment to a paleo autoimmune diet is complete. And although I haven’t seen dramatic health benefits, Pin It

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A romantic Valentine’s Day dinner: duck breast with balsamic grape sauce

For a romantic Valentine’s Day, why not treat your sweetheart to an out-of-the ordinary home-cooked dinner? Pin It

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Simple spinach pesto recipe

This winter pesto recipe uses spinach and has no nuts or Parmesan cheese.

Spaghetti squash ‘noodles’ recipe

When you bake spaghetti squash and drag a fork over the pulp, it magically forms tiny strands. These “noodles” are a […]

A new year, a new challenge

January is the perfect month to try something new. It’s usually quiet after the holiday hubbub, and it’s easier to […]

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Use leftover turkey in a rustic and nutritious soup

How have you been using your Thanksgiving leftovers? A couple of my less successful tries in previous years Pin It

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Sweeten your food naturally with date puree

Did you know you can use pureed dates as a substitute for maple syrup, honey or refined sugar? Pin It

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A flavorful dip or spread: roasted carrot hummus

This nontraditional hummus is made with roasted carrots and tahini (sesame paste) but without the usual garbanzo beans. Pin It

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The heavenly aroma of apples and pork, then and now

Nowadays frozen dinners come in all different shaped and sized containers, but in my younger years they were “TV dinners” […]

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A side dish or dessert with Indian flair: carrot-cardamom pudding

Indian cuisine is all about fragrant spices and seasonings. Once when invited to dinner at the home of my husband’s […]

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How to make your own ghee

It’s easy to make your own ghee (also known as clarified butter). Here are simple instructions.