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A big thank you to the fabulous folks over at Beringer Wines for hosting me in Washington D.C. for their Grill-Off. Here I am with Paula Deen’s sons: The Deen Brothers! Grillin’ in action…with the Food Network camera rolling… Me n’ my Grill Master…these grills were amazing! I had such an amazing time and truly … Continued
It’s time to Deck the Halls with these cute little bite-sized jingle balls. These are incredibly easy to make and are sure to please your guests this holiday season. Whether it’s at your Hanukkah table, your Christmas feast or your New Year’s Eve bash…be sure to whip up these adorable cherry almond balls, which … Continued
Earlier this week I was in the mood for some serious pumpkin…it must be the fall foliage and autumn breeze that spark my yearning for harvest foods. These are the days when Central Park is remarkably beautiful; the leaves turning beautiful shades of auburn and rust…reminds me of pumpkins and produce-packed cornucopias. It’s hard to … Continued
This has recently become one of my favorite go-to snacks. I purchased lox last week at a gourmet market here in Manhattan and decided to give ’em a whirl…turns out they’re delicious and pack a healthy dose of heart-friendly Omega 3’s! I enjoy this snack with my Tofutti Dairy-Free Cream Cheese, lemon flavored hummus or a dollop … Continued
Last night, I made this quick and simple dinner of baked tilapia with pumpkin seed crust. It takes just minutes to prepare and is quite delicious! Ingredients 2 Fresh Talapia filets 2 Tbsp. Organic Tomato Sauce 1/2 Red Onion, chopped 1/3 cup Pumpkin Seeds 1/4 cup Bran Crumbs 1/2 ripe Avocado, mashed Dash of NuSalt … Continued
These are not your everyday burgers…my unique combination of crunchy slaw atop avocado and bean patties (with a touch of sweetness and a kick of spice) will have your taste buds dancing! Ingredients 1 can black beans, drained, rinsed and mashed 1/2 can kidney beans, drained, rinsed and mashed 1 avocado, peeled, cored and mashed … Continued
I love zucchini and I decided to make this delicious veggie into yummy fries! Ingredients Fresh Zucchini Nu-Salt and pepper Nutritional Yeast Crumbs (from crushed bran crackers, pretzels, cereals, etc.) Vegan Parmesan Cheese Amy’s Organic Tomato Sauce 1 egg Directions Pre-heat oven to 425 degrees Cut zucchini’s length-wise into 1/2 inch strips Dip zucchini into … Continued
The other night I was making turkey burgers in my kitchen and I glanced over at my “Steel Cut Oats” and thought…hmmm, let’s throw these guys into the recipe and experiment! Ingredients 1 lb. ground Turkey 1 cup oats 1/3 cup egg whites Eden Organic no salt-added tomatoes Nu-Salt, Pepper 1 tsp. Chili Powder 1 … Continued
Last night, I decided to get a little creative in my kitchen…I started with a large onion that I recently purchased at the farmer’s market. Before I knew it, I was creating my very own ‘Healthy’ onion rings. Ingredients 1 onion 1/2 cup crushed mixed nuts 1 cup crushed ‘coating’ (your choice of the following … Continued
So, here’s a typical scenario for you…you walk into the food store and head over to the bread and cereal isle. First thought: “YIKES”. Hundreds of products line the shelves claiming Whole Grains, Wheat, Whole Wheat, Whole Grains…the list could go on forever. So, how do you know you’re buying a minimally processed product? Whole grain breads … Continued
