Pastas, Side Dishes, and Salads

19 November, 2014

One Pot Winter Squash Soup with Curry Cream

The weather has definitely turned to winter mode.  I think that everyone is feeling the effects, even here in Arizona.  I no it is nowhere near the cold weather many of you are having right now but for us desert...

12 November, 2014

Healthy Green Bean Casserole

Green bean casserole is one of those holiday staples.  Love it or hate it yourself, it probably makes an appearance at most tables because at least one guest requested it.  Unfortunately in the traditional version, the green beans are the...

10 November, 2014

Real Mango Ginger Cranberry Sauce

  I love love love making healthier, homemade versions of everything.  No food is off limits, and the canned cranberry jelly, which I used to look forward to every Thanksgiving, is no different.  Real food holidays are highly recommended.  I...

22 October, 2014

Eat Your (Sea) Vegetables: Veggie Quinoa Sushi

Did your mother ever tell you to eat your vegetables?  Well what about your SEA vegetables?  If you thought that vegetables only grew in your garden or on a farm then you are mistaken.  Sea vegetables are underappreciated in the American...

30 September, 2014

Southwest Sweet Potatoes

I like to get my inspiration for recipes from items that are available at my local farmers market.  I try to not only buy what I can organic but local too.  Its like a nutritional bonus when your food doesn’t...