Acorn Squash Delight
Acorn Squash Delight While we are still in the midst of winter, I like hearty, warming foods for dinner. This acorn squash dish is a nice mixture of…
Simple Roasted Butternut Squash
I am a simple cook and I love the ease of making butternut squash. Squash is rich in vitamin A, vitamin C, beta carotene, magnesium, iron, calcium…
Baked Cinnamon Apples
Although the holidays are over, the smell of fresh cinnamon always makes me think of Christmas. My family and I used to go to Oak Glen, California to…
Lemon Tahini Sauce
For those of us who avoid nightshade foods and dairy, finding a good condiment or sauce to add flavor to food can be challenging. Check out my lemon…
Chilled Avocado Soup
The avocados are still coming in here in California and it’s a fruit (yes, it is a fruit) that makes the foundation of this wonderful cold soup. The…
Slow Cooker Beef Vegetable Stew
I have been reducing my meat intake as part of following an alkaline diet, but when I do consume meat, I love this hearty beef vegetable stew. As the…
Crustless Veggie Quiche
Who says real men don’t eat quiche? I love this recipe because you can add so many vegetables that provide a variety of nutrients and it’s all about…
Cinnamon Chia Seed Pudding
As a kid, I always loved pudding as a treat, especially chocolate. Most of the commercial puddings have too much sugar or other ingredients that we…
Salmon Skewers
There are so many health benefits to omega-3 fatty acids and fresh, wild caught salmon is a great source of these important fats. Omega-3 fatty acids…
Why You Should Eat Fermented Foods Every Day
Probiotics are critical for optimal health. They help maintain a healthy immune system which in turn keeps the whole body in good health. However, in…