A Gluten-Free Thanksgiving

With a little experimentation and creativity, you can effortlessly tweak your Thanksgiving menu into a gluten-free holiday spectacular. Appetizers Make your appetizers simple by offering a variety of cheese, spreads and rice crackers.  Quinoa stuffed mushrooms are a great alternative to wheat- stuffed mushrooms and taste just as delicious; your guests will never know the … Continued

Stonyfield Oikos Recipe: Orange Zest Chicken Gyros

I have been eager to share with all of you my fabulously delicious Oikos Greek yogurt recipe for the Stonyfield Oikos contest. I created this yummy recipe last week.  As all of you know, I am a huge fan of Oikos Greek yogurt and always have at least one container in my fridge at all … Continued

Harvest Pumpkin Tofu Frittata

I was bit by the frittata bug last week and made this for a quick and easy breakfast dish, which then turned into a few meals throughout the week.  Aside from this tasty breakfast, I created an afternoon frittata lunch over arugula, pistacios and fresh figs and  a hearty supper earlier this week atop  al … 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

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

Frozen Zucchini Bites

Yes, you read correctly…FROZEN Zucchini Bites…and it’s the most satisfying, cool treat that’s as close to  ice pops as veggies can get! This recipe was actually created by accident when I stored 4 zucchini in my refrigerator drawer…needless to say the fridge temp was a bit too high and the zucchini were crystallized and semi-frozen … Continued

Bitty Beet Side Salad

Here is a great recipe for an ‘Itty Bitty’ side salad.  This dish pairs well with any fish- I enjoy this salad with my parchment baked halibut fillets. Ingredients 3 Tbsp. olive oil 2 Tbsp. red wine vinegar 1/4 cup agave nectar 2 cups green beans, cooked whole 1 zucchini, sliced 2 fresh beets, chopped … Continued

BBQ Makeover

There’s nothing like a fabulous summertime BBQ…and what better way to kick off the summer than a healthy Memorial Day BBQ?  Here are a few of my favorite healthy recipes for you to try when you’re striking up the grill this weekend!   Potato Salad with Greek Yogurt and Grapes Ingredients 2 lbs. baking potatoes, … Continued

Crab- Stuffed Zucchini

This recipe is perfect for a well rounded meal over pasta…the gluten and dairy free crab stuffing is scrumptious baked inside the zucchini halves.   Ingredients 1 Red Bell Pepper (Chopped) 1 Yellow Bell Pepper (Chopped) 3 Tbsp. Fresh Cilantro (Chopped) 2 Tbsp. White Balsamic Vinegar 2 Tbsp. Galaxy Vegan Parmesan Cheese Nu-Salt and pepper (To taste) 1 can … Continued

Millet Veggie Patties

These savory little patties are perfect as a side dish with fish or chicken for dinner as well as over mixed greens for a savory lunch. Ingredients 1 cup Millet (cooked) 1/3 cup Vegan Parmesan Cheese 2 Tsp. Lemon Zest 1 Tbsp. Olive Oil 1/4 cup onion (chopped) 2 Tbsp. minced garlic Sea Salt and … Continued