Recipes

Growing up my mother would make special pies for Thanksgiving and Christmas, apple pies and pumpkin pies. I honestly don’t remember eating them at oth…

There is nothing like an easy warm soup on these dark autumn days. Georg shared this recipe for a Bulgarian soup. I don’t know if it really comes from…

Here is a rich, sweet, creamy spread that tastes great! There is no added sugar, just the sweetness of the dates. It tastes great on bread or even as…

I like carrots. They are a very good source of beta-carotene, which our bodies use to make vitamin A. But not everyone likes carrots. Here is a great…

Growing up in America, pancakes were a special breakfast treat for most people, except me. I didn’t care that much for pancakes. They were too sweet w…

Autumn, with its cold, rainy, windy days is the perfect time for soup. Here is a creamy soup that is guaranteed to warm you up. Butternut squash is fu…

I learned to enjoy Indian food in my first year of university, thanks to some good friends. The rich seasonings and spicy flavors make it one of my fa…

Hummus is one of the best tasting, versatile spreads that I know. It is so simple and yet can be used for all types of sandwiches, wraps or as a dip f…

Tofu is a high protein, low fat delicacy. I am so glad Asians have shared this food with us. Tofu in itself doesn’t have much flavor, but that i…

As the cool weather starts moving in, I like eating warm comfort foods like potatoes. They are filling and nutritious, as well as fat free. They are a…

Blueberries, small, tart and bursting with flavor – they are full of goodness! They make a great nutritional start to any day. These slightly sw…

Sometimes it is hard to eat fresh veggies. Why not use a creamy sauce or dip? Here is a low fat, tasty dip to add flavor to those veggies.   Ingr…

This simple salad is full of flavor and nutrients! Enjoy some of the bounties of summer with fresh tomatoes and onions. Why not try using fresh basil…

It is time for the kids to head back to school. Why not surprise them with a little treat, some cookies? These cookies are very simple to make, you ca…

Fresh basil and garlic are a heavenly combination. Mix this with a little olive oil and you have pesto! This is one of my favorite Italian tastes. Ser…