Don’t have time to cook? Hate to cook? Don’t know what to do with certain foods? Want to save money on meals? I hope to inspire you and help you create delicious meals that are healthy and simple to make as well as fast and affordable.
Sometimes I want to splurge a little because it brings back happier times and so I allow myself a little freedom. Allowing yourself freedoms every so often is healthy as long as you stay within reason and when you stay focused and pull yourself back into your healthy lifestyle. One of my favorite dips is…… Continue reading Vegetable Dip
If you get a craving for something sweet during the day at work or at night but want to stick with your intentions of cutting out junk foods and sugar, this is the dip for you! It’s simple to make and as with most of my healthy dips promoted here, it’s easy to pack in…… Continue reading #11 Craving Buster Carrot Dip
Need a snack? Make it a healthy one with this fast fix. -1 cup organic smooth or crunchy peanut butter at room temperature – 3 Tablespoons local honey -1 Tablespoon organic un-sulfured molasses -1-2 teaspoons cinnamon Bring peanut butter to room temperature. Mix all ingredients well and serve with fruit or celery sticks. *if you…… Continue reading #10 Healthy Peanut Butter-Honey Dip
12 oz jar roasted red peppers, drained
15 oz can white beans or garbanzo beans, drained
1 tsp lemon juice
1 clove garlic
1 tsp basil
Small handful of fresh cilantro
Small handful fresh parsley
Dash salt and pepper
1/2 tsp celery seed
Drizzle olive oil
Add all ingredients to a blender and blend until smooth. If too thin add more beans or as I did, 1/4 cup ground flax seed to thicken it. Chill and hour to overnight. Serve with assorted veggies, crostini bread or pita chips.
Who needs Red Velvet cake when you can have this savory, beautiful, garnet red dip with fresh, healthy vegetables…and quite festive too! Beets are very healthy for you, garlic & beans are too. This dip is almost fat-free; the fat that is in it, comes from the olive oil which is good for you as…… Continue reading Festive Roasted Beet & Garlic Dip
While this one isn’t completely healthy, it is a comfort food sort of dip that has been a local hit for as long as I can remember. I’m dedicating this one to my brother who was mentioning recently that he couldn’t find it in stores anymore. While this might not be the healthiest of dips I’ve been sharing,…… Continue reading # 7 New England Clam Dip
1, 16 oz. bag frozen shelled edamame (whole soybeans) 1/2 an avocado, peeled 1 lg or 2 smaller cloves garlic, peeled small handful fresh parsley (rinsed) small handful fresh cilantro (rinsed) 1 tsp. lemon juice 3 TBS. olive oil dash of salt Add all ingredients to food processor and blend until smooth, add more olive…… Continue reading #6 Garlicky Edamame Dip
Salsa is simple to make and can taste fresh year round. In the summer months when tomatoes are overflowing in the garden and farm stands, I use those but in the winter months it’s pretty easy to make a fresh tasting salsa using good quality canned tomatoes. When tomatoes are not in season, canned actually…… Continue reading #5 Chunky Salsa
The temps today have been quite cold and according to the weatherman, there’s no sign of a warm-up in the near future. Feeling the chill and knowing that a warm dish for dinner would be welcomed by all, I decided to make my version of jambalaya. It was slightly spicy, warming and filling. 1 link…… Continue reading Heat Me Up Jambalaya
1 ripe avocado 1 clove garlic 1/4 of a sweet onion 1/2 small green bell pepper, diced small 6-8 cherry tomatoes chopped or 3 Tbs of good quality, organic canned tomatoes juice of 1/2 lime drizzle of olive oil 1/2 tsp. salt and a few grinds of black pepper Mash avocado until smooth and creamy…… Continue reading #4 Creamy & Crunchy Guacamole
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