New Year’s Day is almost here and that means it’s time for black eyed peas, aka cowpeas. Southern tradition says that eating black eyed peas on January 1st will bring you good luck and prosperity throughout the new year. I’m not generally superstitious, but I am happy to take my chances on this tradition. Black […]
Lunch
Gluten-free Fruit and Yogurt Medley with Walnuts
Fruit and Yogurt Medley with Walnuts Ingredients: 1 1/2 cups plain low-fat yogurt 1/2 teaspoon sugar (or stevia equivalent) 1/2 teaspoon ground cumin 1/8 teaspoon cayenne pepper (more or less to taste) 1/2 cup seedless black grapes, halved 1/2 cup seedless green grapes, halved 1/2 firm banana, sliced 1 (5-ounce) can mandarin oranges, drained 1/4 […]
Apple Coconut Waldorf Salad Recipe
Waldorf Salad with Apples and Coconut Waldorf Salad is quick and easy to prepare. It’s a nice side dish for a meal or party buffet and can be good for lunch on it’s own. It’s delicious and the different textures work well together. Whenever I have Waldorf Salad, I’m reminded of a hilarious episode of […]
Korean Pear Waldorf Salad Recipe
Waldorf Salad with Korean Pear Waldorf salad was always a special treat for me as a child. My mom made it as something special for when company was coming over. I don’t think I learned to appreciate a green salad until I was in my teens, but the idea of mixing fruit and nuts […]
Grilled Cheese Apple Panini
Grilled cheese sandwiches are a wonderful comfort food that always brings back memories for me. These days I prefer to make mine in a panini press. It’s quick and easy and there is no need to add butter or oil, so it ends up being a healthier sandwich. I used strong and flavorful ingredients […]