Zucchini n' Avocado Hummus

Last night I created a masterpiece.  I took a look in my pantry and fridge to see what ingredients I had to play with… a perfect combination of a ripe avocado, fresh zucchini from my corner vegetable stand, a small bag of carrots and an onion.  I glanced over at my food processor and suddenly … Continued

Zucchini n’ Avocado Hummus

Last night I created a masterpiece.  I took a look in my pantry and fridge to see what ingredients I had to play with… a perfect combination of a ripe avocado, fresh zucchini from my corner vegetable stand, a small bag of carrots and an onion.  I glanced over at my food processor and suddenly … Continued

Lox n' Tofutti Cream Cheese

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

Collard Wraps

Today for lunch, I packed my special Collard Wraps…they were the perfect way to kick off the 1st day of September.  Fresh, local veggies stuffed inside collards with a delicious and tangy dipping sauce…yum…is your mouth watering yet? Ingredients Collard Wraps: 6 Large Collard Green Leaves 2 Tbsp. Hummus (Any Flavor of Choice) 1 tsp. … Continued

Edamame Hummus

This recipe is on the agenda for tonight…I just bought a nice big bag of frozen edamame and I cannot wait to make this tasty hummus! I enjoy this hummus as a spread on my wraps, sandwiches, pitas, muffins, and nori, as a topping on my salads, baked fish and eggs and as a dip … Continued

Baked Tuna Peppers

This recipe is easy to prepare and tastes delicious.  Simply fill a bell pepper with tuna salad and bake! Ingredients 4 Bell Peppers (Red, Yellow, Orange, Green) 1 can tuna 1/3 cup Greek yogurt 2 tbsp. hummus 1/4 cup shredded carrots 2 celery stalks (finely chopped) 1/3 cup dried cranberries 1/4 cup crushed peanuts Dash of … Continued

Product Review: Wildwood Pasta, Probiotic Hummus, Soy Milk and Soy Yogurt

Thank you to Wildwood Foods for sending me a wonderful package of their organic Probiotic Hummus, Soy Yogurt, Soy Milk and Pasta.  These were delicious and the added probiotics in the hummus, yogurt and milk made my our tummy’s happy! We love that good bacteria—thanks Wildwood Foods. Probiotic Hummus Wildwood’s Probiotic Hummus comes in the … Continued

More Snacks…

Just in time for the holiday weekend, my On-The-Go Snack List continues… I’m sure many of you are planning on hitting the road for the upcoming 4th of July holiday weekend, so I thought I’d share some more of my snack ideas with you…many of them are quick and easy to prepare and can be … Continued

Simply Satisfying Swaps

Here are a few tricks of the trade from my healthy kitchen to yours…read on for some great alternatives to your pantry staples.   Swap your traditional mayo for plain Greek yogurt.  My favorite brands are Chobiani, Fage and Siggi’s.  These yogurts are a perfect substitution to mix into your typical tuna salad or spread onto your sandwich.  Moreover, Greek yogurt is … Continued

Homemade Hummus

I love my hummus, especially when I have some extra time on my hands, I’ll go the extra step and prepare it myself…take a look and try it for yourself.  Ingredients 1 can Garbanzo Beans, drained and rinsed 1 can Dark Red Kidney Beans, drained and rinsed 1/2 cup Black Beans, drained and rinsed 1/3 cup Fresh … Continued