Chili when made with good ingredients is a healthy dish and not too heavy when you use ground turkey. It's easy to make whether you cook it on the stove or in a slow cooker and is a good source of protein. You can add more calories to it by adding more toppings but if you eat it by itself with maybe some whole grain or fresh baked bread it's fairly low calorie. I found that … [Read more...]
Italian Inspired Butternut Squash Stew | Vegetarian
I love butternut squash, in particular, because it has such a mellow and sweet taste. It's wonderful in stews, soups, or served simply as a side dish. In the Butternut Squash Stew recipe below, you can substitute butternut squash for any other squash you prefer including zucchini. Enjoy this recipe! Keep in mind that fall squash out-powers … [Read more...]
Kale and Quinoa Casserole: Vegetarian
I was invited to a potluck a while back and came up with this vegetarian recipe for a Kale and Quinoa Casserole. It turned out to be popular at the party and there was hardly any left afterward. The kale is roasted and then mixed with quinoa, chopped tomato, Kalamata olives, lemon juice, and feta for a tangy and fabulous flavor. Enjoy this Vegetarian recipe The secret … [Read more...]
Russian-Style Stuffed Cabbage
My mother always claimed she didn't like to cook but had a few specialties she made on occasion. One is her Russian-style Stuffed Cabbage. It's a wonderful dish to eat on a cold winter's day. This recipe is from my mother's Eastern European roots. It's sweetened with honey and raisins. Enjoy this recipe A little family history My … [Read more...]
Salmon Cakes with Cucumber Cooler Dip
I visited Amgen Labs a while back to attend an Osteoporosis Summit. While we were there, we participated in a cooking class and learned how to make Salmon Cakes with Cucumber Cooler Dip. Salmon is high in vitamin D and yogurt is a good source of calcium. Both are essential nutrients for bone health. The recipe was so yummy, I wanted to share it with you. Enjoy this … [Read more...]
