Ingredients 1/2 cup unsweetened, finely grated coconut 2 tablespoons sugar 1 package (2 1/4 teaspoons if you buy the big […]

Ingredients 1/2 cup unsweetened, finely grated coconut 2 tablespoons sugar 1 package (2 1/4 teaspoons if you buy the big […]
What we have here is a shortbread type of crust which uses pretzels, rather than nuts, for a bit of texture. The filling is a basic ganache, and it’s topped with simple creme fraiche.
Do you typically avoid vegetarian recipes because you assume that they will be bland, possibly lacking in protein, and just […]
I have bought my sticky, sweet Asian sauces pre-made from the grocery store for years. Many times I am disappointed […]
Well, here in New England we are mostly all back online from the October snow storm that broke our trees […]
This recipe is really well balanced, both in flavor and in nutrition. I chose to buy uncooked shrimp so that […]
If you are anything like me then you can’t refuse the bounty of apples overflowing the farmers markets at this […]
Autumn has arrived in New England. This particular season is so wonderful: clean and crisp, cool and colorful. It welcomes a harvest of new crops from the farms, and with that tons of apples. This recipe will only use up one of those little beauties, but it’s tasty.
This recipe has a wonderful (and short) list of ingredients that just drew me in. I had to try it, […]
Not that anyone ever needs an alternative to pizza, but if you were looking to go about it in a […]
We are entering the fall season very soon (9/23 to be exact) and with this new season come a whole […]
The tart is somewhat of an archnemesis to me. It’s the dough, you see, it hates me. It has such […]
Eggplants are popping out in northeast CSA shares this week. And farmer’s markets are crawling with tomatoes. Thus this seems […]
It being high tomato season here in New England I could not pass up this beautiful bunch of heirloom cherry […]
1 cup cooked, riced cauliflower * 1 egg 1 cup mozzarella cheese 1/2 teaspoon fennel 2 teaspoons parsley salt, pepper, […]
Rice pudding can be a great way to use up left-over rice (unless, of course, you’re me and typically cook […]
This recipe is a great way to get some low-fat protein and fiber worked into your diet with a huge […]
This meal was inspired by a recipe posted on WHF for Asian Sauteed Cauliflower. I say “inspired by” because, of […]
Alas, this dish has no cute story to go with it. Just a fantastic flavor profile, and lots of textures. […]
To go along with our chicken-pesto sandwiches on flax foccaccia I made this very simple citrus beet salad. Beets are […]
Last year I went on a bus trip with my Gram to Tanglewood to see a show and a bagged […]
Now that we’ve had the tiniest turn in the weather here in New England, I feel as though I can […]
A while back I had tried out Heidi’s recipe for a healthier version of the standard peanut butter cookie and […]
This dish was the best way that I have ever had salmon prepared. It’s zesty and flavorful, has a great […]
So I saw this kind of strange-looking recipe that was intended as an alternative to mashed potatoes as a side. […]
This recipe could serve a few different purposes: it could give you a great way to use up an excess […]
This is a vegetarian dish where there is so much going on flavor-wise, you never even realize that there’s no […]
I will admit to being a bit apprehensive about attempting paella. This dish is so rich in tradition and is […]
In my ongoing quest to discover recipes low in fat and high in protein, fiber and nutrients, I came across […]
Here’s a recipe that would be great for your 4th of July festivities. A dry rub that you can make […]
I have a dear friend named Roxanne. Those who know her well call her Rocky. Rocky is a giving and […]
Buttery cannellini beans with earthy herbs, tart lemon juice and luscious chicken chunks. This recipe is fab! But it takes […]
What this dish lacks in color it certainly makes up for in flavor and aroma. A little salty chicken broth, […]
Looking for an easy, low-fat side dish to bring to a party? Or something that could be either a salad […]
That’s right, I said sausage. And not those greasy pork sausages either. Nice, lean chicken sausages. Still packed with flavor, […]
Are you a fan of the “morning glory” muffin? They are the breakfast muffin with a little bit of everything […]
Had I the fore-thought I would have bought dried peas and soaked them overnight, then cooked them off before beginning […]
There is a new Farmer’s Market that’s started up right in my lovely little city of Holyoke. It’s on Saturday […]
High in protein and vitamin C this dish surprised us when it hit our tongues. Not that we thought it’d […]
I love the season of the local Farmer’s Markets. Around New England, because it gets so darn cold in the […]
Ginger, cloves, cinnamon, star anise, fennel, garlic… oh my! This dish really packs a punch when it comes to flavor. […]
If you’re in the market for a flavorful chili that’s low in fat and high in protein, this one’s for […]
I absolutely adore the lemon ricotta cookie. It’s so zesty and tart, and sweet at the same time. After the […]
This salad is super-simple to throw together and is packed with flavor and nutrients. Have it as a side dish […]
My favorite cookie of all time is the molasses cookie. It’s rich in spice: cinnamon, ginger, clove. It’s chewy and crackled on top, and has crunchy crystals of turbinado sugar sprinkled over it.
So the title of this dish may not seem so catchy, but the flavor is great! By using both the […]
If you love deep, rich chocolate then this cake may be for you. Low-fat it is not, but heavenly it […]
While out marketing a few days ago I came across three nice-looking tuna steaks, so I picked them up. In […]
I would like to start off by saying that I love spinach. I love it raw in salads. I love […]
Not everything in my kitchen is made from scratch. If it was, I could probably have a new post for […]
Is it lemon season where you are and you have an abundance of those waxy, yellow beauties to zest and […]
I love growing my own fruits and veggies. This year I started all of the plants for the garden indoors, […]
If I had to pick one dish that I’ve cooked so far this year that I like best it would […]
I am a doggie-mama. My 22-pound all black pug is named Duncan. Being one of the smaller breeds of dog, […]
Need a new way to prepare winter greens that are lingering in the fridge? Or do you have some frozen […]
When I got this recipe in my inbox last week I decided immediately that I had to try it. Packed […]
Can I just say oh-my-goodness YUM! Let me start by pointing out that I am a huge fan of cookies […]
One night I was trying out a vegetarian main dish and wasn’t quite sure how it would come out so […]
Although this dish is a stew, it’s not so terribly heavy that it wouldn’t be fine to eat all spring […]
Are you in need of a side dish for your dinner with a Mexican twist? Do you love fresh squashes? […]