Many people don’t like eating vegetables. One way to help encourage the enjoyment of steamed vegetables is to add a sauce to them. This adds a richness to the flavor. It also makes some simple vegetables seem very festive. My mother always served this hollandaise sauce with cooked artichokes. It was one of Papa’s favorite […]
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Mar
Mar
May the Irish hills caress you. May her lakes and rivers bless you. May the luck of the Irish enfold you. May the blessings of Saint Patrick behold you. ~Irish Blessing I always think of Saint Patrick’s Day as a day of spring. I have lots of “Patricks” and red-haired people in my family, so […]
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Dec
Dec
New Year’s Day is here, and many of us will be having a traditional meal that is meant to bring us good luck. I feel like all of us worldwide could use a big helping of that at the moment. I’m from Texas, and on New Year’s Day, we ALWAYS serve black-eyed peas with our […]
People may or may not be celebrating Halloween this year, due to current events. But if it is celebrated, even on a smaller scale, it is always a good time to think about introducing healthier foods to your and your child’s diet. We want to protect our children from harm in all aspects of their […]
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Sep
Sep
This is an easy, high protein, savory dish. I made this as a Celebrity Chef at the State Fair Of Texas one year. Everyone loved it! You can serve this chili with a sprouted brown rice or even put it into organic taco shells with some lettuce for healthy plant-based tacos. Why would you want […]
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Jun
Jun
This is a fun and healthy recipe to make, as well as to enjoy, that can contribute to lifting your spirits. Bananas are high in vitamin B6, which helps synthesize feel-good neurotransmitters like dopamine and serotonin, which can lift your mood. Cacao is a good source of magnesium, which reduces anxiety and boosts the mood, […]
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Apr
Apr
I love this salad because it always reminds me of childhood days at my grandmother’s home. I double the recipe so I can have it handy for easy snacks or as a part of my meals throughout the week. I leave the carrots unpeeled to preserve all of their nutrients. The bright orange color of […]
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Jan
Jan
I love lasagna, and this is one of my favorite dishes to serve when I have company. It is easy to make ahead of time, refrigerate, and then reheat. This looks like a complicated recipe, but it is actually pretty easy. You can buy frozen broccoli and spinach and thaw them, and buy cheeses already […]
The four-million dollar sugar industry’s Halloween festival could be just the opportunity you’ve been waiting for to introduce new foods to your child’s (or your) diet. Instead of the normal refined sugar and high-fructose corn syrup candies that give their bodies a roller coaster ride, try making them a healthy treat that is also fun. […]
A question I am asked frequently, because I am a nutrition counselor, is how do I eat healthier, when I am working all the time, and I’m so tired when I get home? Between work, school, events, family, kids, and everything concerning life, it may seem impossible to eat healthily. Here are my top tips […]