Positively The Best Potato Salad

Positively. It is the best. Just a few lil’ baby red potatoes. Some fresh parsley. A bit o’ fresh mint. Combined for a fabulous parsley pesto. Perfect for Summer. And Spring. For Cinco de Mayo. Or Mother’s Day. Or simply eaten right out of your Tupperware with a spoon. Anyway you choose, it’ll be tasty. … Continued

Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free Cherry Cashew Loaf

After a fabulous weekend at the beach with my family, I returned back to Manhattan last night with the yearning to bake…don’t ask me why because it was about 100 degrees outside and my tiny apartment was a hot box even with the air conditioner blasting.  But that didn’t stop me from baking an incredibly … Continued

Sweet Vegetable Slaw

This is an incredible recipe that I created last night using ingredients from my refrigerator and pantry.  I opted for a unique combination of cashew butter, balsamic vinegar, agave nectar, Greek plain yogurt, pine nuts, Chinese mustard, cinnamon and dulse flakes gently tossed among a ‘slew’ of spiraled zucchini, squash, mango, carrots and cabbage with … Continued

Cilantro Pesto with Pine Nuts

Call me crazy but I decided to create a pesto using cilantro last night.  I  recently purchased a beautiful, fresh bushel of cilantro at the farmers market and I couldn’t stand to see it wilt away in my tiny fridge.  Cilantro is by far my favorite fresh herb (although there is a close tie with … Continued

Sweet Poached Nori Pears

This light and healthy treat will leave you satisfied all night long.  My unique combination of salty nori (Japanese seaweed) and tangy Greek yogurt makes the flavor of these poached pears pop.  A drizzle of honey and a handful of toasted pine nuts satisfies your taste buds with each bite! and I assure you won’t … Continued

Spinach with Pine Nuts and Cranberries

This is a perfect side dish to bring to your Summer BBQ…The sweet combination of fresh mango, dried cranberries,  spinach and agave nectar  will be the hit of the party! Ingredients 2 cups cooked spinach 4 tsp. pine nuts 1/3 cup dried cranberries 1 mango, peeled and chopped 2 Tbsp. orange zest 1/4 tsp. Nu-Salt 2 Tbsp. … Continued

Spaghetti n' Oatmeal Balls

These balls are a nice alternative to your classic meatballs…they’re packed with heart healthy rolled oats and pair well alongside pasta for a delicious meal. Ingredients 1/2 cup Rolled Oats 1/4 cup Greek plain yogurt 1/4 cup Vegan Parmesan cheese 1 egg white 1/4 cup Dried Cranberries Nu-Salt/Pepper to taste 1/2 cup Balsamic vinegar Olive oil cooking spray 1/2 … Continued