This winter I tossed together a few simple ingredients and found this mixture not only makes a great a hot toddy, but it also gives plain iced tea, hot tea or cocktails a boost. I call it my Serious Sitrus Mix.
With the weather getting quite warm, I’m already using this...
Beneficial, bountiful beans! Not only are beans heart-healthy and loaded with fiber, but they are an inexpensive way to stretch your family meals. There’s a bevy of beans out there: black beans, great northern beans, navy beans, kidney beans and MORE! Frankly, I’ve tried...
Here’s a fast and easy black bean dip perfect for informal gatherings, as a snack or for Game Day:
(1) 15.2 oz. Can of black beans – thoroughly drained and rinsed
1/4 cup of Light Sour Cream
1/3 cup of red salsa (plus an extra 1/3 or 1/2 cup for topping)
1/3 to ½ cup...
Ohhhh – the flavors and foods of fall! Gotta love it! Right now there’s an abundance of Acorn and Spaghetti squash. Both are chock full of Vitamins such as C, B6 plus calcium and more! And here’s the even better news – they are super easy to cook!
E-Z ACORN SQUASH (featured...
When the scorching summer sun really kicks in, there’s no better time than to fix yourself a cold plate for lunch or dinner. When temperatures stay hot and humid, who wants to slave over a hot stove (not me).
That’s the ease and beauty of cold plates on hot days. Spring...
Even though it isn’t tomato season yet, you can still find some good quality tomatoes to add to your meals. Below is a quick and easy tomato side dish that’s so versatile, you’ll be free-styling it “your way.”
Tomatoes are a great source of Vitamin C, Potassium and Folate....
I love food – I love cooking – but I hate following recipes and despise measuring ingredients even more! Then I discovered how easy it is to make what I call “free-style” soups. By “free-style” I mean adding together a bunch of ingredients without measuring or looking...
Summer’s gone – kaput – finished – done! But that’s OK. Whether you’re still working or retired, this is the perfect time to savor the tastes and flavors of fall. Time to “mix it up” — bring in a burst of fresh fall air, festive foods and colorful fall decor.
It’s...
