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During October, we’re bombarded with pumpkins; they seem to be everywhere we turn. Although many of us resort to ‘picking’ pumpkins as a decoration with cornstalks on the front steps, I opt for baking this sweet orange veggie and reap a nice dose of vitamin A. There are so many pumpkin recipes out there…pumpkin pie, … Continued
You know its fall when recipes call for cranberries…the thoughts of Thanksgiving and warm, comforting food comes to mind when the leaves begin to turn beautiful shades of red, orange and yellow. Well, there are no trees here in Manhattan (aside from Central Park), however, when I take my yearly pumpkin picking trip, I admire … Continued
You know its fall when recipes call for cranberries…the thoughts of Thanksgiving and warm, comforting food comes to mind when the leaves begin to turn beautiful shades of red, orange and yellow. Well, there are no trees here in Manhattan (aside from Central Park), however, when I take my yearly pumpkin picking trip, I admire … 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
Gotta love the fiber in the fresh pears and flax seed, as well as the antioxidants in the orange and sage…these tasty turkey burgers pair perfectly with my yummy yogurt spread. The addition of freshly squeezed juice from an orange adds a juicy touch to the burgers while the zest adds a sweet touch to … Continued
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
Since the recent June weather here in Manhattan has been anything but sunny and warm these past few weeks, I’ve decided to be productive on the rainy evenings and keep myself busy in my tiny Manhattan kitchen- stirring up some healthy and delicious ‘comfort-food’ recipes for my dinners. Last night, I decided to experiment by making a vegetarian ‘meat-less’ … Continued
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
