Peanuts are a versatile ingredient. Whether you want to use the peanuts whole, or grind them up for peanut butter, peanuts make a great addition to many meals. The following recipe Peanut-Cilantro Chicken Pasta is a dish that has so many different flavors as well as colors. The peanuts add...
Health Benefits of Peanuts
Peanuts seem to have a bad rap with all the allergies that surround them, but if you are not allergic, they have many great health benefits!! Peanuts are a legume that originated in South America. Peanuts are related to beans, lentils, and soy, not tree nuts. Peanuts come in a...
March’s Produce List
A new month is upon us and spring is almost here!! A new season brings more produce options, and I couldn’t be more excited for all these wonderful options. Throughout the month, I will be sharing some health benefits and delicious recipes for March’s produce.
Health Benefits of Collard Greens
Collard greens belong to the cruciferous vegetable family, which include bok choy, kale, broccoli, brussels sprouts, cabbage, rutabaga, and turnips. Collard greens are high in nutrients but low in calories. Collard Greens have many health benefits as listed below. Collard greens can also improve digestion and prevent constipation due to...
Passion Fruit Protein Mousse
A sweet treat with no added sweeteners or dairy, you will love the delicious flavor and creamy texture. Passion Fruit Protein Mousse is made with all-natural ingredients and a protein boost using stevia-sweetened vanilla protein powder. You could opt to take out the protein powder completely, but it won’t change...
Health Benefits of Sprouts
The next January produce item are raw sprouts not to be confused with brussel sprouts. Raw sprouts are seeds that have germinated and become very young plants. Many different seeds can be sprouted such as bean sprouts, sprouted grains, vegetable or leafy sprouts, and nut or seed sprouts. Sprouts are...
Cottage Cheese is getting it’s cool again!!
Do you like or dislike cottage cheese? In the 70’s, cottage cheese was a super popular health food by many. After time it lost its popularity, but it seems like it’s officially getting cool again!! Whether you like your cottage cheese plain, with added fruits & nuts or with some...
Garlic and Herb Pasta with Rapini
The following recipe is a fresh pasta meal with a light cheese sauce. Garlic and Herb Pasta with Broccoli Rabe (Rapini), is made using boursin cheese which can be found in your local grocery store. I love boursin, but if you are not a fan, you could substitute for another...
January Produce List
A new year, a new month, a new produce list!! Check out all the delicious fruits and veggies still available in the frigid month of January!! I can’t wait to share some fresh and delicious recipes this month using some produce items that may not be commonly used in your...
December Produce List
December has arrived and winter is right around the corner, but don’t worry fresh produce is still available even when the flakes begin to fall!! Check out December’s Produce List and the options are still plentiful. The cold weather is no excuse for not eating fresh and healthy, but frozen...