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Mediterranean Magical Orange Date Dressing
One of my very favorite, very addictive dressings is a classic flavor combination from our neighbor to the south, Morocco. Laced with sweet dates and packed with the tart power of oranges, you will want a salad for lunch just because you’ll want to to use this dressing again and again.
Luxurious Creamy No-Cream Cashew Sauce
Are you looking to add the richness and luxuriously creamy feel to a dish without the heavy cream? Cashew cream is my new go-to when I want to add that feeling without the saturated fat from heavy cream. It’s healthy hiding in plain sight!
Mashed Butter Beans Beat Potatoes!
If you like the comfort food goodness of mashed potatoes, you’re going to love this healthy version made with equally velvety butter beans that have been infused with rich flavor from peppery extra virgin olive oil, fresh rosemary, a deep sauté of the beans until the edges turn a crispy caramelized color creates a depth […]
Teleme Goat Cheese & Tomatoes
Any goat cheese will do justice to this simple appetizer but if you can find the briny, creamy Teleme, you’ll really be in luck! It’s so simple to put together a platter of these little two-bite appetizers that everyone will be asking for more… and you can do it in a minute!
Ethereal Mushroom Parmesan Baked Risotto
When the weather turns chilly who doesn’t love a warm comforting bowl of creamy rich risotto? In this simple dish, seasonal mushrooms are lightly laced with luscious Parmesan cheese and woven into a tapestry of Mediterranean flavor with the creaminess of Italian Arborio rice.
Walnut Arugula Pesto Pasta
If you are looking for a trade-up to a classic basil cheese pesto, then this healthy pesto, with nutrient-packed walnuts and deeply flavored peppery arugula is just the dish you’ve been looking for.
Healthy Low-Carb Cauliflower Salad
Did you know that cauliflower has 93 % less carbs in calories than pasta? So one of the easiest ways to make any pasta salad healthier is simply swap out some of the pasta for cauliflower. There’s no doubt about it, the unexpected combination of flavors and textures in this healthy salad will solve your […]
Healthy Twist on Classic Greek Tzatziki
It’s so simple to make anything healthier when you swap out cream or mayo for think zero-fay Greek yogurt and this classic Greek tzatziki dish is no exception. What a lovely way to celebrate summer and stay beach-ready while you’re enjoying it!
Pasta Granny Tomato Sauce Secret
Pasta grannies all know this secret trick to pull the very best flavor out of their tomatoes and it couldn’t be simpler or faster. Leave it to a granny to know how to wrestle those tomatoes into submission!
Best Ever Mashed Potatoes Almost Hands-Free!
I don’t have any scientific proof but I really believe that at least one person in every family adores mashed potatoes, in our house it’s George! And with the help of a Thermomix, this recipe is so easy you can make mashed potatoes any day of the week.
