Mint Kiwi and Grapefruit

What You Need: 1 C yogurt 1/2 C fresh mint, chopped 3 T confectioners’ sugar 4 kiwis, peeled and cut lengthwise into 6 sections 8 ruby red grapefruit 1 C coconut, flaked and lightly toasted […]

Valentine’s Day Dinner for Two Part 1

No one takes the day off for Valentine’s Day, so dinner is usually the meal of choice for couples to share. This year, instead of eating out, use your extra cash to create a bistro […]

Healthy Valentine’s Meal Ideas Part 2

Toss a salad to go with dinner. Instead of store bought croutons on the top, use cubed pieces of wheat bread. Wash them with a little butter or reduced fat margarine and pop them into […]

Steamed Christmas Pudding with Fruit Sauce

What You Need:   1 3/4 C flour 1 1/2 t baking powder 1 t ground ginger 1/2 t ground nutmeg 1/2 t cinnamon 1/4 C butter, softened 1 C sugar 2 eggs 2 egg […]

Sweet Caramelized Butternut Custard

Here is another great seasonal veggie recipe which the whole family will enjoy. What You Need: 1 (2 lb.) butternut squash, halved and seeds removed 2 tsp. canola oil 4 eggs 1 3/4 C half […]

Stuffed Chestnut Apples

What You Need: 4 oz. dried chestnuts, roasted 1/3 C soy milk 1/3 C apple juice 5 T maple syrup 1 t cinnamon plus a little extra 1/4 t nutmeg 1/3 C raisins 6 apples […]

Chocolate Tofu Pop Up

What You Need: 1 C chocolate chips 1 lb tofu, firm and water packed 1/2 C cocoa 3/4 C honey 3 T Grand mariner 1 t vanilla 1/2 C soy milk 1/2 C unbleached white […]

Backyard Barbeque Party 2

 Punch is a good idea for a party where there will be children as well as grown ups. If the punch is meant to be sparkling (adding soda), chill the punch first without the soda […]

Quick Quiche

Pre-heat oven to 350 F. Grease a large, flat pan at least 12 inches in diameter and 2 inches deep. Take a cup of ham, broccoli, spinach, pepper, or whatever you want to put in […]