Before creating this recipe, I had always made chili with ground meat. By going vegetarian, the challenge was to come up with a winning combination of ingredients that would satisfy the hunger of teens and adults alike. The final winner is a three bean chili that combines kidney, cannellini, and black beans together with a [...]

Here’s your chance to try something new and refreshing for Thanksgiving dinner.  Instead of stuffing made with lots of butter and bread, save those calories for dessert, and try an alternative recipe. Our apple raisin stuffing combines fruits and vegetables to create a light and tasty side dish that delights guests every time.  As an [...]

For a short time, fresh okra is back in season. Although okra is often deep-fried, a much healthier preparation combines okra with fresh tomatoes. Quick and easy, our recipe takes advantage of seasonal produce by melding together the sweetness of juicy tomatoes with the crunchiness of okra. The secret to cooking okra? Don’t cook it [...]

‘Tis the season for red, ripe, juicy tomatoes, and the perfect time to make a fresh tomato basil sauce with a few simple ingredients. At the grocery store, from your own garden, or at the farmer’s market, pick tomatoes that are plump and heavy for their size with a firm body and unblemished skin. As [...]

When fresh summer peaches are at their sweetest and blueberry season is in full swing, it’s time to make a cobbler. Our low fat, peach blueberry cobbler with no added sugar makes a delicious guilt-free dessert treat. But beware – you may crave a second helping once you taste the succulent blend of peaches and [...]

Fresh blueberries have made their grand entrance on grocer’s shelves and at some local farmer’s markets. Low in calories and high in Vitamin C, fiber, and antioxidants, blueberries are associated with possibly preventing cancer, promoting urinary tract health, and reducing “bad” (LDL) cholesterol related to heart disease and stroke. Besides eating them plain or as [...]

Using an array of fresh ingredients, our sun-dried tomato pesto bursts with flavor and boasts a much lower fat profile than most other pesto sauces. Versus normal pesto recipes, we’ve eliminated half of the olive oil, reduced significantly the amount of parmesan cheese, and used walnuts instead of pine nuts because they are less expensive [...]

Legumes, such as black beans, are an important part of an optimal diet. As a healthy alternative to meat, they provide a good source of protein, fiber, iron and calcium. Our recipe for vegetarian black bean soup is delicious, but admittedly, a bit time-consuming. By following a few helpful tips however, we’ve made the process [...]

If you have  Celiac Disease or a gluten sensitivity, one of the biggest challenges is finding gluten-free bread that’ s BOTH good-tasting and healthful. Read the ingredient label on most prepackaged gluten-free breads, and you’ll find the nutrient profile sorely lacking -  low in both whole grains and fiber, AND contaminated with unnecessary ingredients like [...]

Beware of the tantalizing smells that waft through the kitchen as you prepare our vegetarian risotto recipe.  The aromatic blend of ingredients are reminiscent of Italy’s intimate family-owned restaurants that are nestled in villages far from the crowds. Like all good Italian cooking, this risotto recipe relies on fresh, quality ingredients that blend together harmoniously. [...]