Beck’s Potato Bake
Beck’s Potato Bake is a hearty dish for a cold winter morning or, as a main course for dinner with a heaping serving of beet salad on the side and a chilled glass of white wine. Let it snow, we’ll … Continued
Yummy Yogurt Treats
Yummy Yogurt Treats When Mike and I switched off ice cream years ago, we hooked onto Yogurt Treats to satisfy that longing for cold, creamy, sweet, and delicious. These are so simple and satisfying. They pack a nutritional punch even … Continued
Cabbage and White Bean Soup
This soup, inspired by Rebecca’s recipe, was so simple and easy to prepare, I wondered why we had not met long ago! Cabbage grows beautifully in Western New York state where I live and eat. If you are driving on … Continued
Mediterranean Salad
HALLOWEEN SALAD Yoga teaches me to honor my physical self and this Halloween, I am determined NOT to nudge on the Halloween treats. As I get older, this becomes imperative. I’ve seen first hand how easy it is to gain … Continued
Rice Pudding
Here’s a basic outline of my rice pudding recipe that will easily serve a dozen hungry folks. Rebecca’s comment that follows shows a way of making a delicious vegan version. Ingredients: 1 cup rice (you can use any kind, brown, … Continued
Nutty Cranberry Goodin’ Puddin’
The recipe for Cranberry Goodin Puddin originally came from Gramma Von Hofe’s collection of cranberry recipes about 30 years ago. We’ve always loved it and made it for the holidays. As recipes do, this year it morphed into a deeee-lish … Continued
Sweet and Spicy Nuts
Spiced nuts are a family favorite during the holidays. They provide a nice alternative to the high fat, high sugar traditional snacks. I cut the butter in half from the original recipe and I tried to cut the sugar in … Continued
Asparagus Strata
Asparagus and Broccolli Rabe Strata Whenever I have guests for breakfast, I usually whip up a strata because it can be prepared the night before AND it tastes delicious. A highly variable dish, this asparagus version is a bit drier … Continued
Butternut Squash and Cannellini Beans
Moroccan-style Butternut Squash and Couscous Mike created this deliciously satisfying dish when I wanted “comfort food.” It’s very nutritious with the beans, walnuts, and vegetables, tastes great with the sweetness of the raisins and squash, and it’s comforting without a … Continued
Roasted Chickpeas
This is my favorite new snack food. The entire family enjoyed them while we lived in Mumbai. Recently, I found a simple version in an Italian grocery store. They fulfill my deep need to CRUNCH and a half cup thoroughly … Continued