Simple Vegetarian Borscht

Just look at that healthy, sexy red soup!  I don’t know about you, but it screams nutritious to me!  Borscht is such a humble and underestimated soup that I want to celebrate! Borscht hails from Eastern Europe – Russia, Poland and the Ukraine, mostly – and is traditionally made with beef bone broth, giving it … Read more

Apple Almond Baked Oatmeal

Hello Friends!  Hope this finds you well.  This month I will be sending you recipes that use pantry staples that you may already have, and also allow multiple substitutions in case you don’t.  I chose this recipe because it is kind of comfort food, can be eaten as breakfast, a snack or a dessert, freezes … Read more

Apple Carrot Oat Muffins – Gluten-free

Wow!  October has sure gotten away from me!  Between my husband, my Dad and my g-son, I’ve been a bit of a care-giver and been barely able to keep up wth cooking meals let alone testing recipes and photographing them!  And I had such great plans! Well, today, I am showing you one way you … Read more

No-Bake Energy Snacks (gluten-free)

And along comes fall!  We are actually having some fall-like weather here in southern Arizona so the whole back-to-school vibe is going on!  We are entering the season when Tucson shines!  Cooler, but still warm… Sunny skies, but not blazing!  Time to get outdoors and get back into shape!  I’m commiting to a better workout … Read more

Turkey Quinoa Patties

High protein powerhouse patties can be made ahead and used for sandwiches, wraps, or just take-away snacks for kids or parents!  They are high in protein, gluten-free, and nut and dairy-free as well. I have to admit, this recipe came about because of my almost 9-month old grandson.  I love feeding him homemade Kiki food … Read more

Easy Oat and Almond Pancakes (gluten-free)

Fast, easy blender pancakes that you can make on a weekday morning and they’re gluten-free, too! Oh my gosh!  These pancakes are so fast and easy. It literally takes 5 minutes to prepare the batter and another 10 minutes to cook.  You can have amazing gluten-free pancakes on a weekday morning!  I am always looking … Read more

White Bean and Pine Nut Spread

A high protein flavor booster for sandwiches or wraps that can also be used as a dip for your favorite crudite or flatbread. With the holidays coming up, it is nice to have something to serve as a quick appetizer that is also healthy!  This bean spread is so easy and versatile and has lots … Read more